Is this totaled?

[12 yaris]

We are all very happy to hear you and the little one are okay.
I would not want the car back even if it was not totaled.
I would aquire an attorney,I'm not a sue happy person,but in this case
you may have a case with the other drivers insurance company.
Good luck,best wishes.

[DorytheYaris]

Originally Posted by LA Yaris

With does many injuries, I think it would be best to get a lawyer involved. Since it was not your fault for the accedent..

Yup, I have an attorney.

[DorytheYaris]

Originally Posted by 12 yaris

We are all very happy to hear you and the little one are okay.
I would not want the car back even if it was not totaled.
I would aquire an attorney,I'm not a sue happy person,but in this case
you may have a case with the other drivers insurance company.
Good luck,best wishes.

Thank you so much. We do have an attorney.

[DorytheYaris]

The verdict: It's totaled.

I'm so upset. I loved that car.. :'(

[DebbyM46227]

I figured it would be totaled. It doesn't take much to rack up the dollars. I have over $1000 hail damage to my Yaris and it almost looks perfect.

I'm glad you and your son are OK. And I'm glad you have retained an attorney. I hope you all throw the book at her. Was that careless woman who hit all of you texting?

[DorytheYaris]

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I figured it would be totaled. It doesn't take much to rack up the dollars. I have over $1000 hail damage to my Yaris and it almost looks perfect.

I'm glad you and your son are OK. And I'm glad you have retained an attorney. I hope you all throw the book at her. Was that careless woman who hit all of you texting?

Hopefully we will get some relief with the attorney. I have no idea if she was texting or not at this point. I am going to pick up the police report tomorrow morning. I will let you know, I'm sure a cell phone was involved one way or another.

[TPA5]

Glad to hear you and your son are okay! I'm pleased to see you already have an attorney, shame on that foolish driver for not paying attention; make sure your attorney gives her a powerful legal smacking. I hate careless drivers. She should, at best, have her license revoked and be made to take a driving course. Hopefully the law can get her to compensate you for the loss of your vehicle, and the bodily injuries you sustained.

Keep us posted!

[BEEF]

a big thing around here is to buy "gap" insurnace. not sure if you had it but it covers the difference between the value of the car and what you owe on it if you are upside down.

many times you are required to get it unless you put a large chunk down on a car. there again, around here.

[DorytheYaris]

Originally Posted by TPA5

Glad to hear you and your son are okay! I'm pleased to see you already have an attorney, shame on that foolish driver for not paying attention; make sure your attorney gives her a powerful legal smacking. I hate careless drivers. She should, at best, have her license revoked and be made to take a driving course. Hopefully the law can get her to compensate you for the loss of your vehicle, and the bodily injuries you sustained.

Keep us posted!

Thanks so much. I know, I wish her license was taken away on the spot. I will definitely keep everyone posted.

[DorytheYaris]

Originally Posted by BEEF

a big thing around here is to buy "gap" insurnace. not sure if you had it but it covers the difference between the value of the car and what you owe on it if you are upside down.

many times you are required to get it unless you put a large chunk down on a car. there again, around here.

I wish I had purchased that when I bought the car back in December '11, however if I decided to do that, it would bring my monthly payments to nearly $400 a month because I was already upside down on my trade-in.

I am hoping to get a chunk back from the extended warranty I purchased through the dealership.

[Kal-El]

Sorry to hear about all this, situation sucks especially when you owe more than the car is worth.

If you haven't yet, be sure to have yourself and your son double checked by a doctor, even if your neck and back are seemingly OK. People often feel the effects later down the road after such accidents. I'm sure you and your son are fine though, since this is still not a very serious accident.

Hope everything goes OK.


BTW, the irony of economy hatchbacks is that they cost more to fix when rear ended than sedans, even if much more expensive. A Mercedes S-class would likely just need a new bumper cover in the same accident, for example.

[racerb]

Hate hearing about careless people causing so much heart break for others, just glad you two are ok! Cars can be replaced, people can't and at least you only substained minor injuries. I just bought a '10 Yaris same color as your and have already had crazy drivers nearly hit me twice. I was able to get GAP insurance with my loan and am very glad I did.

Good luck to you and hope everything works out in your favor!!

racerb

[DorytheYaris]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Sorry to hear about all this, situation sucks especially when you owe more than the car is worth.

If you haven't yet, be sure to have yourself and your son double checked by a doctor, even if your neck and back are seemingly OK. People often feel the effects later down the road after such accidents. I'm sure you and your son are fine though, since this is still not a very serious accident.

Hope everything goes OK.


BTW, the irony of economy hatchbacks is that they cost more to fix when rear ended than sedans, even if much more expensive. A Mercedes S-class would likely just need a new bumper cover in the same accident, for example.

Thanks so much. I am planning on having my son re-checked by his pediatrician soon. My husband works for Honda and I am probably going to end up getting a 1 year lease since they offer that to employees and their spouses. I would like a CRV but that is also a hatch... Blah.

[DorytheYaris]

Originally Posted by racerb

Hate hearing about careless people causing so much heart break for others, just glad you two are ok! Cars can be replaced, people can't and at least you only substained minor injuries. I just bought a '10 Yaris same color as your and have already had crazy drivers nearly hit me twice. I was able to get GAP insurance with my loan and am very glad I did.

Good luck to you and hope everything works out in your favor!!

racerb

Thanks so much. I need to be sure about that Gap insurance in the future...

[DebbyM46227]

Originally Posted by BEEF

a big thing around here is to buy "gap" insurnace. not sure if you had it but it covers the difference between the value of the car and what you owe on it if you are upside down.

many times you are required to get it unless you put a large chunk down on a car. there again, around here.

I have the gap insurance on my Yaris; the Toyota finance mgr. tried to talk me into adding it on when I financed w/TFS, but I knew in advance my insurance company also offered it. It costs only $5.00 every 6 months, well worth the money.

[auxmike]

So glad you are ok!
About three months ago my hatch was rearended by a Chrysler Sebring convertable, it only crimped the plate and pressed in screw head marks from his car's bumper into mine. Not worth persuing... Before that my Dad backed my Mom's 2006 Corolla into the front of the Yari which was parked right behind it in our DRIVEWAY! My niece was in the car, I was just getting in. No damage, incredibly strong car....10 YO girl was fine. Before that I rammed a large branch in the middle of the road after a hurricane at night. Just cracked a small part of the lower black grill mesh.
Overall, these cars are quite sturdy in low impact hits...

[SilverBack]

I'm sorry to hear you had to end up giving up your car. Hope you at least win your injury case and get another car soon.