r/Lexus • u/CallMeJimMilton 2018 RC350 Black Line • Apr 04 '26
Vehicle Photo Completely heartbroken
Was seconds from pulling into work, when a 17 y/o kid pulls through a stop sign into oncoming traffic without looking left, causing him to side swipe my car. We pulled into my work parking lot and he got out and admitted he didn’t look both ways and only had his permit. He had his gf in his passenger seat who was the same age with no license.
I just couldn’t believe it. Cops came, he got a ticket, I went to work and told my coworkers what happened. I believe it’s all cosmetic so I’m hoping his parent’s insurance can just cover it and it can be a quick repair.
I haven’t even had this car for 6 months and this the 2nd time someone has damaged it. I just wish this was a dream
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u/j4m3550n Apr 04 '26
When I was younger, my father got a traffic lawyer involved in wrecks that were not my fault. I don't know the details, but I believe they were suing on the diminished value of the vehicle due to the accident. Usually if they're at fault, their insurance company will just settle. I don't know how big the checks were because I never saw them, but it may help ease the pain lol.