Soon to be new Ford driver

[utahnguy]

Man... Nothing wrenches my stomach like seeing a clean truck like that so messed up. I hope everyone made it out without any injuries. I've been in (not driving but in the car) 10 accidents and I know the smell of that airbag powder all too well. Seeing that picture totally brought me back. Good luck with all the red tape and I hope you get properly compensated.

For what it's worth, don't be TOO worried about getting the shaft. People don't always get screwed over. I totaled a '05 Audi A4 (3 weeks after I got it) and I got back FOUR THOUSAND dollars more than what I just paid.The whole thing ended up being a good thing.

[SuperCrutyPS]

I agree with utahnguy...no matter what truck it is, it doesn't deserve that. Damn.

Hope you've been checked out by a doctor. Our bodies weren't designed for that....Definitely looks like the truck took the brunt.

Good luck in your search - Welcome to the .org. I think you'll like it here.

[dmaxfan]

Thanks fellas. I really hope I don't get the shaft. I am just ready to get a new truck or get pissed if it's not totaled. I would really like to know if there is a law that if the damage exceeds a certain percentage of the total value that it is totaled or if it is just a rule of thumb for insurance companies.

[ABOBB]

Welcome to Powerstroke.org

[95dieselsmoke]

Glad you are ok after the wreck... you are a wise man for joining the ford club.

[SuperCrutyPS]

Originally Posted by dmaxfan

Thanks fellas. I really hope I don't get the shaft. I am just ready to get a new truck or get pissed if it's not totaled. I would really like to know if there is a law that if the damage exceeds a certain percentage of the total value that it is totaled or if it is just a rule of thumb for insurance companies.

I think it's more a matter of economics for the insurance companies. If it costs them less to total it than it does to fix....it's outta here. They aren't gonna pay anymore than they absolutely have too. The other company may push for that so THEY don't have to pay that much. Seeing the damage, I'd really be surprised if they tried to fix it.

[Clay Henry]