my 69 satellite has been tboned NEED HELP AND ADVICE on fighting geico please

[moparmaniac1]

[h=2]on november 19th 2015 a jeep liberty crossed the double yellow line on avery rd rockville md hitting me in my drivers door/ quarter panel pushed me out of my lane and up an embankment on the side of the road the only reason i did not leave the accident in a ambulance is beacause of the 10 point roll cage and subframe connectors i welded in december of 2014, the jeep has been found at fault but is insured by geico they have done next to nothing to settle my claim in a timely manner along with not responding or humoring my requests for face to face meetings to settle on a value for my car and come to a fair settlement, really im just wondering if anyone knows a good classic car appraiser in or around rockville md area or if anyone have any helpfull tips on how i can get some results or if i would be better off getting a lawyer to help me handle this[/h]

Thank you
Travis​

 

[Quadratic]

Many years ago, my 73 Challenger was totaled. At the time (this goes way back!) they offered $1800. So, I want to six car dealers with pictures, and three were nice enough to write up estimates for $2500. Which was very good for 30 years ago. So I ended up getting a fair amount.

So, get some written estimates, perhaps get the prices of SOLD cars on eBay. Print it up, and talk to their adjuster.

 

[texas69bee]

I wouldn't be calling his insurance company, I would be calling yours to find out what they are doing for you. They are there to represent you whether you are at fault or not.

 

[GetX'd]

It sounds to me you're looking for. More than the value of your car. Are you looking for a liability settlement as well. If you were hurt in the accident and are looking for a settlement in that regard you need to get an attorney. I've been in the insurance business for 35 years. The only thing these carriers take seriously is the threat of a lawsuit. It'll cost you some $$ but chances are you'll get a much better, less stressful settlement arrangement with a lawyer. Good luck.

 

[moparmaniac1]

i did just that along with finding all my invoices for parts for the last 6 years and emailed the adjuster all of that information they then had a "3rd party appriasers" look at it one both valued my car in its current condition around $6k geico then said the base value for my car is $2400 and they wuld give me $1300 for it even thought the both appraisers they had take a look gave them higher values aslo haggerty insurance and nada says that a 69 plymouth satellite in fair condition is worth between $9500-$12500 so im looking for way to get a fair value set for my car

 

[Auggie56]

In Ohio, lawsuits cost you, not the party at fault. And that means what ever settlement you would get, you pay half to a lawyer. I'd check into this with your state before seeing a lawyer. My advice, deal with the other party through your insurance company. This is what you pay insurance for.