I was recently in an accident where a vehicle cut me off and I had to hit the brakes. Being a new car with 4 wheel disc breaks, I slowed down very quickly. The car behind me did not on the other hand, and telling from the damage, didn't try to either. The other vehicle struck my car on the drivers side rear, just left of the truck mainly into the quarter panel. He was going around 65-75 mph compared to me going around 25-30 at the time of collision. The rear alloy rim was struck with enough force to actually rip it in half, one half was lying on the ground and the other half was still attached to the axle and wedged into the wheelwell. The driver side door will not close now being the quarter panel was pushed forward, there is also a crease in the section right above the door. I wasn't able to get a good view of the underneth of the car but I was able to see alot of bent metal just past the floor pan. My insurance adjuster says that there is currently around 6000 dollars in damages with out him being able to see the underside of the car. He is currently taking the position of fixing the car and stated that the crease above the door was just the quarter panel and could be replaced. I was under the impression that the only was the quarter panel could move (by the crease in the door and the door not being able to close) in a unibody chasis, was by the car twisting and causing structure integerity issues. What options do I have to make the car totaled due to the structure change and what advice do you have from me to throw back at my insurance guy. One last thing...the accident took place in AZ, and I live in OH. I had to fly home and leave the car there so options are running thin. Any help would be great. Thanks
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17 years ago