Hit a deer...*&%$#*!!!!
10-29-14, 02:56 PM
#16
Well of course not because he's dead, but you can sue his estate. 
Sorry to hear about this roadfrog. I hope you are able to come out of it better than before the accident. We've had a real problem here with an over population of deer. Two years ago my town legalized bow hunting of deer if you acquired a special permit. I think it has helped to reduce the numbers.
Sorry to hear about this roadfrog. I hope you are able to come out of it better than before the accident. We've had a real problem here with an over population of deer. Two years ago my town legalized bow hunting of deer if you acquired a special permit. I think it has helped to reduce the numbers.
10-29-14, 04:25 PM
#17
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
What's the coverage for hitting an animal on the road? For some reason I think I heard insurance doesn't cover it. I could be totally wrong
Insurance adjuster was awesome. She even called the tow truck to pick up my car and have it flat-bedded to the body shop. Comprehensive insurance covered the claim with a 200 dollar deductible. Also covers my car rental.
On THAT note (car rental), the guy behind the counter asked me what kind of car i had in the shop. I told him and he said, "daaaammmmnn". He then promptly advised me that he had a BMW coming back from rental in the next day or so and that he'd swap out it out for the Fusion....NO CHARGE. LOL.
I will never OWN a BMW ever again, but I'll sure as hell drive someone else's, as long as they're footing the bill!
No word yet on the damages. Cosmetically, it's very minor (needs a new bumper), but mecahnically, I think there's a few things going on. It will be a while before I get word, as they are very busy right now due to some recent rainstorms and resulting MVA's.
Last edited by roadfrog; 10-29-14 at 07:16 PM.
10-30-14, 01:18 PM
#19
Pole Position
Sorry to hear this, let us know how the car does after everything is fixed. You're lucky you didn't hit a moose.
10-31-14, 06:03 AM
#20
Lexus Fanatic
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Body shop called yesterday. $4,000 damage. They have ordered a new bumper and all underbody panels. The coolant leak turned out to be a small hose that disconnected. They haven't yet dug into the steering or suspension, so the estimate may climb.
10-31-14, 06:27 AM
#21
Driver
Remember they build cars everyday,you and your family's safety is what is important .
I punched a nice buck opening day of deer season a few years ago in my LS 430 near the Nevada Colorado Border. I marked the waypoint on my GPS, and stopped in the next town, and found two hunters and gave them the coordinates .They were gone in a flash to get their deer
The Buck had flipped in the air and broken it's neck on landing. Damage to my car was 7K (Light, hood , bumper, front fender, etc
I punched a nice buck opening day of deer season a few years ago in my LS 430 near the Nevada Colorado Border. I marked the waypoint on my GPS, and stopped in the next town, and found two hunters and gave them the coordinates .They were gone in a flash to get their deer
The Buck had flipped in the air and broken it's neck on landing. Damage to my car was 7K (Light, hood , bumper, front fender, etc
10-31-14, 10:15 AM
#23
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10-31-14, 12:31 PM
#24
Pole Position
What you should do is say that it hesitates after you hit the deer, then the insurance company will have to pay for new heads...it's worth a try. Lol!
10-31-14, 05:00 PM
#25
Lexus Fanatic
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10-31-14, 06:56 PM
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10-31-14, 07:02 PM
#27
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I'm not terribly concerned about OEM as long as the job is done correctly and LOOKS original. My insurance company guarantees/warranties the repair work for as long as I own the car. In addition, here in B.C., you have 2 years to follow up with any other issues that crop up after the accident.
