Roger Lee Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Ouch. My wall and shop didn't make it through Christmas. No injuries and no alcohol. Just an old lady that ran a stop sign, careened off a car it hit, missed a huge pole, a big tree and 4 electric boxes to finally make it to my wall. No braking, just panicked throttle. $20K - $25 K in damages. My tools and machines are trashed. This is the smaller side. The larger longer side wasn't affected. It just goes to show never eat Ham, Turkey and pie and drive. p.s. The airbag never went off. The car is totaled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Ouch! Sorry Roger . Glad no one was hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Yikes! Sorry for that, but glad it was only property damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Glad nobody got hurt. All that stuff can be repaired/replaced. That’s what insurance is for. March on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Hopefully your insurance will cover things. Glad you weren't in your shop at the time. That little angel on your shoulder is watching your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODowneyEng Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Sorry for you inconvenience Roger. Her Insurance is totally responsible. All the Best in the New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 12 hours ago, Runtoeat said: Hopefully your insurance will cover things. If it doesn't cover enough, he can sue the driver personally for any shortages. I'm not lawsuit happy, but in a case like this if you can't get reasonable compensation from the insurance company/companies, you do have the option of a liability lawsuit. Either way Roger should be okay, you never get perfect restoration, but he should be able to get close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I have USAA and they are taking care of it up front. So far it's about $10K for building and wall. That's the preliminary estimate. I haven't even added up tool damages. It's at least a new toolbox, new vertical band-saw and new drill-press. USAA is fast at work and then they'll deal with the other insurance company. My shop is "L" shaped. She hit the small 12' x 12' side. The 12' x 24' side was untouched. If she had hit the other side it would be a lot more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Good to hear you are alright. Property damage can always be repaired. USAA is about as good as it gets. I've been a member since 1967. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I’ve been with USAA since 1968. Good outfit. It used to be even better, many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 It was 1968 for me to. They do my home and all my vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Jefts Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 1966 for me. I guess that shows my age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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