Trying to see what would be the smartest financial decision after getting an insurance payout from a car accident. Hi there! First time poster here. So 3 weeks ago I was hit by a drunk driver totaling my 2016 Jeep Wrangler. It was quite scary. From it, I broke my foot requiring surgery and broke my tailbone. My car insurance is paying for all of my medical bills. I work two jobs. My main source of income, I am able to work from home 5 days a week. My second,…

Help! Bike accident before wedding reception- best makeup products to hide scarring/discoloration? Hi all, I hope this is okay to post here, I am just really in need of advice and this seemed like the best fit. I was in a cycling accident last weekend where I broke my nose, cheekbone and part of my upper jaw. I also went home with some nasty road rash on my face (pictured – this is from today, 1 week post-accident). Everything is healing fine…

Navigating a Total Loss: How to Get a Fair Valuation for Your Vehicle After an Accident? I was in a car wreck that’s left my vehicle as a total loss and I had full coverage insurance and I want to ensure I am getting a fair valuation. submitted by /u/alephia

LPT request: How to get at-fault drivers insurance to help cover the cost of a new car after an accident? Two days ago I was driving home from work when someone texting and driving in the oncoming lane swerved into me and hit me head on. My car is totalled. My neck is very sore but I’m otherwise uninjured. I was less than two years into paying off a 6 year loan on my car, and I owe more than it’s worth with no gap insurance. The insurance payout wil…

LPT: don’t tell your auto insurance company about an accident if you don’t plan on using coverage I had a small accident several months ago that involved damage to a rental car and no one else and for some reason, I felt the need to notify my auto insurance company. The damages were minor and did not even meet my deductible so I ended up paying out of pocket. Fast forward a few months and now my monthly premium has increased because of this …

Cruise robotaxi gets in accident with San Francisco fire truck, one injured The Cruise self-driving car struck a fire truck around 10 PM and forced one passenger to be transported in an ambulance to local medical facilities.

My daughter (2yrs old) was injured in an accident at my parents’ house – covered by homeowners or medical insurance? My daughter was involved in an accident (lawnmower kicked up debris, injured my daughter’s leg) at my mom’s house. The injury resulted in what is most likely a ton of $$$ worth of medical bills (911 ambulance, ambulance transfer to another hospital, surgery, multiple nights in hospital, follow ups, etc). I really don’t want my mom to stress over…

More than 60 Feared Dead After Boat Accident Off Cape Verde The vessel carrying mostly Senegalese nationals was found off the coast of the West African archipelago. Thirty-eight people survived.

LPT: If you’re in a car accident that’s not your fault, file a diminished value claim. I had no idea this existed until a friend whose husband works in insurance told me about it and I filed one for my car after an accident. When you get into a car wreck, your car loses value, no matter how good the repairs. If the accident was not your fault, insurance will pay you for that lost value. Just ask the insurance company about their p…

55k settlement from accident I am 29yr old getting a 55k settlement. What should I do other then paying off all debt which really isn’t much. I have good income every month own a towing business still rent an apartment but would like to use this money to purchase a home / use it as a down payment. Is saving this money for a year and adding to it so I can get up to atleast a…

LPT: remain calm after a car accident and only accept towing from a legitimate source Depending on where you live, there are people out there who make a living called “chasers”. They have a police scanner and are monitoring the radios for car accident calls. These chasers are so fast that they sometimes arrive before the police arrive. When they arrive, they will be the nicest and most helpful folks you will ever meet especially …

LPT: If working in the US and you have access to benefits, always elect for short term and long term disability insurance. You never know what accident or illness could happen and these benefits will make sure you have some sort of income during your recovery. submitted by /u/terranovaseason2

Over Charged $1625.25 On Accident? Long story short last weekend (7/22) I paid a tab a bar/restaurant for around $15 and tipped $3 with my debit card. I know better from now on because when they were entering tips that night or the next day they charge my card for $1625.25. I talked to the bank and they said to reach out to the merchant which I have. However this is still not res…

LPT Request: What to do in a car accident I was involved in a very minor accident last week (lady tried merging into my lane while I was still there, tapped my rear quarter panel). She was very apologetic and admitted fault. We exchanged license and insurance info. Called her insurance today and surprise! She lied, saying the accident was my fault. Since there were no witnesses and no p…

Car Accident During a Rental. My Insurance Company has Done Nothing. Case Sent to Collections. How Do I Move Forward? A year ago, I rented a minivan for a week while on vacation. On the last day, I discovered that the van had been hit by another car. It didn’t happen while I was driving, so it must have happened while we were at dinner the night before. The damage was not extensive, but it was noticeable and needed to be fixed. I notified the car rental company…

Surfing star Jones dies after accident with board Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of barreling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia. He was 44.

A Dealer Sold Someone A Toyota Supra With No Catalytic Converter And An Accident History When buying a used car, you have to be as thorough as you can to make sure that everything with that vehicle is fine. Not everyone does that, though, and can sometimes let the allure of that shiny “new ride” and car salesman charm get the better of them. That’s what happened to one used car buyer in Southern… Read more…

Alonso “completely fit” for F1 testing after cycling accident Fernando Alonso is “completely fit” and will be ready to drive in Formula 1 pre-season testing next week after recovering from a cycling accident, according to Alpine’s CEO