Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I finally got the insurance info and contacted the adjuster. Appreciate all the tips. On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 11:09 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I wish they would vigorously enforce this in FL. It’s estimated that over > a third of the driver’s on our roads are uninsured. > > -D > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-29 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I wish they would vigorously enforce this in FL. It’s estimated that over a third of the driver’s on our roads are uninsured. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 11:02 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh man, in New England (at least in MA or ME) no insurance is nearly a prison > offense. >

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2018-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh man, in New England (at least in MA or ME) no insurance is nearly a prison offense. I've gotten 2 tickets in 25 years of driving and the first was for an expired insurance card. Not expired insurance mind you just the card was expired. The cop would have let me go but for that. I think it

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yes - there were witnesses who stopped him and obtained his info, which was passed along to me later. He also apparently scraped the side of his own car. On Fri, May 25, 2018 at 11:26 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 25/05/2018 10:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-25 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 25/05/2018 10:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Male driver. Has been contacted via phone and snailmail by ins. co. He is going to go down HARD. Why would he go down hard? You said you could fix it for $100. Does not sound like much of an issue. Did he even know that he had

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Male driver. Has been contacted via phone and snailmail by ins. co. He is going to go down HARD. On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 10:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No, old white trash lady > > > On 5/24/2018 9:25 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > >> Sounds

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No, old white trash lady On 5/24/2018 9:25 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Sounds like one of our "guest workers"  (otherwise known as wetbacks) Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The last time I had somebody hit one of our cars turns out they did not have insurance. Told cops who

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Sounds like one of our "guest workers" (otherwise known as wetbacks) Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The last time I had somebody hit one of our cars turns out they did not have insurance. Told cops who did the accident report. They did nothing about it.

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2018-05-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
BT WRONG! Professional liars have NO shame! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a couple funeral home dudes. PUT IT IN THE NEWSPAPER for his "friends" to read! ___

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2018-05-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You got pictures of him and his mistress? (assuming he has a wife.) If not call the cops and your ins. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That's what I was thinking but was too embarrassed to write. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

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2018-05-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Well, do you think you know all the slick tricks a professional liar knows? He HAD planned to hit and run, remember? I realize you work for the gooberment, but this shyster is in a different league. You might also ask the copper if driving through private property to escape a light is an

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-23 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What's his name, licensce number, address, and any other documentary information you have on him, Andrew? I'll be one or more people on the list can dig up "interesting" information on him with little trouble. Gerry > I am starting to get a scum bag

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-23 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Don't expect the police to do anything. The official police report is used by our insurance company and/or lawyer. Makes it all more official and less he said-he said. On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah. Not exactly a high

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah. Not exactly a high priority for the DC police. They have bigger fish to fry. Still, it's probably worth a try. On May 23, 2018 5:10 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The last time I had somebody hit one of our cars turns out they did not > have

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2018-05-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 23/05/2018 3:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Turns out that the Geico cannot find him in their database. This could be interesting. What do you have as information? Driver's Licence? Vehicle Registration? Who owns the vehicle? Insurance may be in the name  of the owner. RB

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The last time I had somebody hit one of our cars turns out they did not have insurance. Told cops who did the accident report. They did nothing about it. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2018, at 3:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another reason why you

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
He probably has no insurance. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2018, at 3:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Turns out that the Geico cannot find him in their database. This could be > interesting. > > On May 23, 2018 9:26 AM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes"

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2018-05-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I am starting to get a scum bag feeling here. My 2 cents. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 23, 2018 4:44 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Another reason why you need to file a police report. They’ll look into > his proof of insurance… > > -D > > > > On May 23,

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Another reason why you need to file a police report. They’ll look into his proof of insurance… -D > On May 23, 2018, at 4:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Turns out that the Geico cannot find him in their database. This could be > interesting. > >

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Turns out that the Geico cannot find him in their database. This could be interesting. On May 23, 2018 9:26 AM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" wrote: > Give him a call, keep the big guns in reserve. He's caught, and has no > real wiggle room. > He knows it, and you know it.

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2018-05-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
First of all, take the car to someone reputable and make sure there is no further damage. Sometimes the pros can see things that you miss. RB On 22/05/2018 1:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of a Funeral Home

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2018-05-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Give him a call, keep the big guns in reserve. He's caught, and has no real wiggle room. He knows it, and you know it. If you want a quick cash settlement I'm sure that this is possible. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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2018-05-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I for one, would truly enjoy seeing a video of a lawyer having shame. I've never seen that.. After that however, I'm done... ;)) On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 8:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > This is why I have my email client set up to automatically delete Andy's > emails

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2018-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
This is why I have my email client set up to automatically delete Andy's emails from my ISP's server. He's had enough good advice; let this be the last mention on the subject, please. Craig > Shamed and being held accountable are to different things. > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I really don't think law enforcement would be interested if I brought a case, because repairing the damage would probably run maybe $150 including a new part. On May 22, 2018 9:55 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > Shamed and being held accountable are to different

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Shamed and being held accountable are to different things. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a > couple funeral home dudes. > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a couple funeral home dudes. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the curb > and beaten with no further

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the curb and beaten with no further recourse... As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened on a public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and file a claim, with the lawyers information as the

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2018-05-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Look at it this way: If you call the tool you better have an idea of what you want and prepare to stand your ground. State what your amount is, what you based it on, and that you will accept cash in return for an agreement to consider the matter closed (that you get to review prior to a

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior... -D > On May 22, 2018, at 5:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Look at it this way: > > If you call the tool you better have an idea of what you want and prepare to > stand your ground. State what

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's what I was thinking but was too embarrassed to write. On May 22, 2018 5:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can fix yourself for about $100. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can fix yourself for about $100. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks. So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK - The wisdom of the crowd prevails. I'll call the ins. co. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 4:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He’s an attorney. He attempted to flee the scene and had to be coerced to > cooperate and do the right thing. > > Does that make you think

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
He’s an attorney. He attempted to flee the scene and had to be coerced to cooperate and do the right thing. Does that make you think he’s going to negotiate with you in a reasonable manner? I think you would be wasting your time, myself. The guy sounds like a real tool, and based on his

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks. So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage? On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent. > > At this point (if it were

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe have a branch in DC, you need to get them on the case If they are busy, get all the names of the principals at the FH (you are democrat so you could get a few dead people to give statements too) and get all that to the insco and let them go after the shyster, whom

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2018-05-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent. At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I should proceed. Your deductible may play into this, so before you call you might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace. Reinstalling the

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2018-05-22 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
(1) Make a police report immediately. Would be nice if the police got statement(s) from the witnesses. (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp. (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27

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2018-05-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Go through your insurance company. He is a lawyer.. Insurance company has lawyersThey will work it out. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of > a Funeral

[MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the