My car hit a stair on the highway
#1
My car hit a stair on the highway
I was on the highway this morning, and I didn't see a construction stair on the fast lane. My car hit it. I couldn't avoid it on time. Kinda suck. I saw my rear sway bar broke, and now the stock muffler sounds funny. The muffler sounds like a little bid louder and more humming sound than before. So anyone with any idea what is wrong? Is the exhaust lose? I might call my insurance company and have the car check out. Any reliable mechanic around the San Gabriel Area?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#3
I was on the highway this morning, and I didn't see a construction stair on the fast lane. My car hit it. I couldn't avoid it on time. Kinda suck. I saw my rear sway bar broke, and now the stock muffler sounds funny. The muffler sounds like a little bid louder and more humming sound than before. So anyone with any idea what is wrong? Is the exhaust lose? I might call my insurance company and have the car check out. Any reliable mechanic around the San Gabriel Area?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#4
no way to tell unless you have the car on a lift. i'd not drive it until you have it checked out. insurance will likely jack up your rate if you file a claim. anytime ur car is moving, it's consider a collision even if it's something you can't avoid. at least this is what statefarm tells me.
#6
Don't have to ask... we know. School bus related??
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#8
FWIW, A rock broke the lens on the turn signal lamp housing of my SUV while driving on the highway. It was covered under my auto comprehensive policy.
Also, I got hit on the roof of the Turbo coupe by a hunk of metal road debris kicked up by a passing county sheriff. He was moving at a high rate of speed on his way to a call. (One of those heavy cinchdown buckles with about a 3 foot length of belt.. the kind that you see on flatbeds...it was laying in the paved median, his rear tire threw it up about 10 feet in the air..then Bam!) Put a dent on the roof just aft of the windshield in line with the steering wheel. Talked to the sheriff later...he said sorry, incidental damage from road debris, they are not responsible.. Once again it was covered under the comprehensive portion of the insurance policy. I was fortunate that I was not traveling in a top down cab!
Also, I got hit on the roof of the Turbo coupe by a hunk of metal road debris kicked up by a passing county sheriff. He was moving at a high rate of speed on his way to a call. (One of those heavy cinchdown buckles with about a 3 foot length of belt.. the kind that you see on flatbeds...it was laying in the paved median, his rear tire threw it up about 10 feet in the air..then Bam!) Put a dent on the roof just aft of the windshield in line with the steering wheel. Talked to the sheriff later...he said sorry, incidental damage from road debris, they are not responsible.. Once again it was covered under the comprehensive portion of the insurance policy. I was fortunate that I was not traveling in a top down cab!
#9
I was on the highway this morning, and I didn't see a construction stair on the fast lane. My car hit it. I couldn't avoid it on time. Kinda suck. I saw my rear sway bar broke, and now the stock muffler sounds funny. The muffler sounds like a little bid louder and more humming sound than before. So anyone with any idea what is wrong? Is the exhaust lose? I might call my insurance company and have the car check out. Any reliable mechanic around the San Gabriel Area?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#10
Good and correct explanation.
Collision= you hit a stationary object in the road.
Comp= Moving object (other than a car) hit's you.
Either way, you comp or collision deductible will apply. It's just a question of chargability. Comp claim are typically not chargable and are not held against you. A collision claim that is your fault, will be a chargable claim.
BTW: What is a construction stair? Any pics?
#12
My insurance company said even if it's not my fault, I have to pay the deductible. How come some of you guys don't have to pay the deductible? Just wondering, cause my deductible is $1k, and the damage might not exceed that.
#13
Different companies have different policies. Some have forgiveness programs. Some companies will waive the deductible if they know they will be able to recover from an "at fault" party,
If someone else had hit your car and the insurance company has a "promised payment" from the liable party's insurance, they may waive the deductible as they know they will be able to fully recover their losses.
All depends on your company, policy, history, and circumstances of the loss.
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