I have to chime in here....
Sometimes people just don't pay attention. But I will be damned if I am going to pay for their mistakes
I completely agree! Why should you lose out because of someone else's negligence. I am an adult and I accept responsibility for my actions, right wrong or otherwise, if it happened because of me, its my problem. My fiancé was rearended while stopped along with everyone around her on the freeway in LA just after merging with traffic about 2 weeks ago. The guy that hit her didn't feel he should have to make a report, go through insurance or otherwise even though he was clearly wrong and negligent in his actions. As a result, her car which was mint in the back is now damaged and she is going to physical therapy and doctors because of damage to her back and shoulder. I do not advocate law suits or the fraudulent claims that people get away with, BUT, if you are going to use the PRIVILEGE of driving, then accept the responsibility that comes along with it. Remember, this old lady is driving a lethal weapon, if she isn't capable of handling a car safely, she has no business driving it.
For anyone who disagrees with me, next time you are stopped by a cop or stand before a judge, try explaining to them why you should be exempt because of your incapacity or lack of desire to be responsible. Let me know how you make out.
T-bird4vr, this shouldn't even be something you have to consider, don't take advantage of her but do make her put your car back the way it was prior to the accident, regardless of its condition prior to getting hit.
Paul