What to do if I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light and the car that hit me took off?
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What to do if I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light and the car that hit me took off?
I only had my car for 20 days when the accident occurred and the car is declared a total loss by my insurance. They are offering me $3,000 less than the amount I paid for the car. I am unable to look up the fair market value of my car as a used vehicle since it is so new. How can I fight this?
Asked on March 21, 2014 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, as we all know, when you buy a new car, the value drops the moment you drive off the lot. Depending on the full price of your car, a $3,000 drop after only 20 days may be just about right. If you truly believe the value of the car was higher than what you got, you can file a lawsuit against your insurance for what is called "bad faith."
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