Date:         Mon, 3 Dec 2001 15:05:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU>
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From:         Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: rollover accident in a 1971 VAN
Comments: To: Sue Holbink <holbink@CNW.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <Pine.GSO.3.96.1011203144444.7042G-100000@shasta.cnw.com>
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sue, if you had uninsured motorist coverage your insurance company is
taking you for a ride.  they'll give you much more if you get a
lawyer...or act as though you really know what you are doing.  get derek
drew's email and ask him to push you towards his long page where he
describes trying deal with his insurance after he wrecked his syncro
westfalia.  be sure to hie ye both to doctors, and to not sign ANYTHING
from the insurance company until you've had a few days to shake out the
cobwebs.  oftimes after such a wreck the body doesn't know what to do
for a couple three four days, then suddenly you realize how much it
hurts.

glad you all survived.
bill
'87 syncro westfalia

On Monday, December 3, 2001, at 02:52 , Sue Holbink wrote:

> Well....just had a nasty rollover accident yesterday in a 1971
> Westfalia.
> Drunk Driver hit us on I-5 in Washington.  We slid all over, knocking
> out
> concrete barriers, and finally tipping. Every window broke, almost every
> item inside looks shaken apart, but my partner and I crawled out through
> the windshield opening. Barely a scratch on either of us.  Minor aches
> and
> pains. Cannot believe how lucky we are!
>
> My question: anyone else have to deal with an accident caused by a
> non-insured, drunk, suspended license, barely employed individual?  My
> insurance company says that we won't get compensated for work time
> missed,
> minimal for rental car, none for property damage, etc. etc. because the
> drunk driver had no insurance.  I have never sued anyone, but think this
> may be the only way to get some monetary compensation.  My partner and I
> are self employed and work contract...so no sick time.  AND rental cars
> are expensive!
>
> Also, I'm in the process of purchasing a 1990 Westfalia and wonder how
> safe they really are? (yes...I've searched on the archives and found
> some
> valuable info....but always craving more).
>
> thanks!
> Sue
>