Oh, ugh, my new-driver daughter had her first fender bender
Literally, bent a fender.....she hit somebody's bumper while braking and although the damage is barely visible that person is claiming it needs to be replaced and will cost $800. No damage at all to my car. They say they will settle for the cash and sign off as a done deal.
I am thinking of just giving her the $800 but am I leaving myself open to "whiplash" type bull shit if I do? I really think our ins. would go up if I reported it! It already tripled with the new driver.
2. i had one a handful of years ago. ended up calling my insurance.
her bf called later and said she was going to hospital cause she couldnt move lower body, or something ridiculous. i was so glad i let insurance take care of it. it was nothing on my car. a little dent on her bumper.
7. I ended up giving them the $800 and making them sign a release
My gut feeling was that she was not even going to replace the bumper although it was a fair estimate for replacing it. She had an older car not in great shape and the crease in the bumper was barely noticeable. She was a young single mom; I think she will end up keeping the money. Whatever, hopefully it works out for everyone and my daughter will learn a lesson about being extra careful in stop and go driving cuz she is gonna have to pay it back! Since she is on our insurance for prob at least another year it will prob end up cheaper.....insurance is a racket too!
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