I got my new Model X LR around the end of last month, and this happened to me today (I haven't even received the real license plate yet)
I was driving on a roadway and made a complete stop due to traffic congestion in front. A car following me did not stop and rear-ended my car. I and the other driver exchanged the insurance information and got a police report.
It is my first time being involved in a major accident so it will be really helpful if you can give me any advice on how to get this sorted out. I am located in CA.
1) Since the car was brand-new and the retail price of it was $130K, I am sure the accident has diminished the car's value significantly. I would like to file a diminished value claim, but it looks like I need to do it with the other party's insurer. Will it be better to hire a lawyer in this case?
2) I and the passenger went to ER today for a check-up and we will probably need some follow-up treatments. Will the other party's insurer fully cover the medical expenses incurred by the accident if they admit the other party is at fault 100%? I am wondering what will happen if it's above their insurance limit.
3) Has anyone gotten their Tesla repaired after a major accident? I have not been satisfied with the manufacturing and repair quality of my Model X, so it makes me worried that the car will have many issues even if the car is repaired by the Tesla service center.
I was driving on a roadway and made a complete stop due to traffic congestion in front. A car following me did not stop and rear-ended my car. I and the other driver exchanged the insurance information and got a police report.
It is my first time being involved in a major accident so it will be really helpful if you can give me any advice on how to get this sorted out. I am located in CA.
1) Since the car was brand-new and the retail price of it was $130K, I am sure the accident has diminished the car's value significantly. I would like to file a diminished value claim, but it looks like I need to do it with the other party's insurer. Will it be better to hire a lawyer in this case?
2) I and the passenger went to ER today for a check-up and we will probably need some follow-up treatments. Will the other party's insurer fully cover the medical expenses incurred by the accident if they admit the other party is at fault 100%? I am wondering what will happen if it's above their insurance limit.
3) Has anyone gotten their Tesla repaired after a major accident? I have not been satisfied with the manufacturing and repair quality of my Model X, so it makes me worried that the car will have many issues even if the car is repaired by the Tesla service center.