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[Naiknomu]

That sounds like an incredibly close call! I'm glad you're okay—things could've been much worse with a concrete truck. It’s a good reminder of how quickly things can change on the road. The Bronco Raptor must’ve taken a severe hit, but vehicles can be fixed or replaced at the end of the day. You can’t say the same about people, so it’s great to hear you’re safe!If you haven’t already, it might be worth looking into legal options, especially if you’re dealing with any injuries or damages that might pop up later. Sometimes, it’s not just the immediate aftermath that you have to deal with, you know? I found this site, marcusandmack.com , that might help if you want to explore your options with a lawyer.

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[wjtinfwb]

Posting this as a bit of a vent but also for anyone who likes to see post accident results on their cars.

Let me start by saying I really believe the Braptor saved my life today. I had to wrestle like hell to keep from spiraling into 5 other vehicles, but I was run off the road by a fully loaded concrete truck today who decided to merge into my lane with no warning on a very crowded highway. The damage should have been a lot worse and I'm still completely stunned it's as intact as it is after what I experienced.

We tangoed for about 50ft while trying to stop before he finally won and I spun into the opposing lanes, when I finally came to a stop I got love tapped by a semi who was trying to stop. I really believe that most other vehicles I've owned would have put me right under that concrete truck and they'd still be cleaning me off the highway. Fortunately the driver admitted fault on the police report and was cited for failure to merge properly so that will hopefully save a couple headaches.

While I'm thankful to be alive, I'm pretty devastated for my truck. My kids might be more sad than I am. After waiting 2.5 years, we only got about 7 months together and I loved every single mile. Was just looking forward to that first fall weather .

If anyone has any advice for how to navigate this with the driver's insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out as I've never been in this situation. I'm quite mixed on whether or not I'd accept a repair (which seems highly unlikely anyway) given the Carfax report is gonna be ugly as hell...versus just totaling it and trying again in another 3 years.

Stuff can be replaced. Life is short. Hug your kids.

Now queue the comments about "safer ways to get rid of your ugly fenders"




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It could have been worse (says the guy whose 21 F-150 was totaled on the frwy 6 weeks ago). You're alive and uninjured. And you can always get another vehicle.

Unless you are injured (which it doesn't sound like you were), then do NOT hire an attorney. Report to your insurance company and let them handle it. Hiring an attorney to handle the PD claim will do nothing for you except cost you 30% of the settlement. Attorneys are for the injury side, not the PD side. *I am not an attorney, this is not legal advice...but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

I will say this. I am absolutely amazed at how well these new model Fords hold up to high speed accidents. By all rights, I should no longer be drawing breath. But here I am, with minor injuries and needing a new vehicle (thankfully we had ordered a Bronco back in March),

Sorry about your truck. That f*cking sucks and I completely feel your pain.

Unless you were injured or want to pursue a claim for emotional distress or pain and suffering, your insurance company will handle this. They’ll contact the concrete company’s insurance and subrogate the claim and damages on your behalf. You should ask them for full replacement cost of a comparable Bronco Raptor plus your rental car and any incidental expenses you incur. Raptors are being heavily discounted now, you may find you can buy a new ‘25 or ‘26 for less than you destroyed one. But if you have any physical or mental scars from this wreck, you’ll definitely want a reputable personal injury attorney on your side

 

[wjtinfwb]

To anyone still reading- the car is not totaled.

Feel free to send me your best body shops in the Northern Virginia area!

Wow. Make sure you get diminished value damages from the insureds coverage. The CarFax on that will be ugly and you’ll take a huge value hit at trade in time.

 

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[userdude]

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