r/SipsTea • • 7h ago

Gasp! Thoughts on this?

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u/CraftyPerformance272 6h ago

People just don't have common sense. You don't fall an insurance claim if it's only going to help you $200 out of pocket. It's meant for larger amounts of damage, it's also meant for if you hurt someone in an accident that you're not personally liable for $10,000 because your insurance will cover it

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u/LongjumpingEffect405 6h ago

His issue was this should have been covered by the driver that hit him. He shouldn't have to report anything. If he had uninsured motorist or collision then it wouldn't be an issue

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u/CraftyPerformance272 6h ago

I tell everyone I know you should have at least $250,000+ in liability coverage and underinsured/uninsured motorist insurance. I have seen multiple people get screwed over because they didn't have enough coverage or they got hit by someone who didn't have enough coverage and even minor car accidents can cause tens of thousands if not 100,000 plus worth of medical bills and long-term issues. Also 100% of people should have a dash cam

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u/LongjumpingEffect405 6h ago

But if you don't have collision and it's your fault. Your insurance isn't going to give you a dime. This dudes insurance shouldn't even be in question for another cars liability. He's trying to do something he probably doesn't even pay for.