Really this is for anyone in insurance, I guess...
I'll try to summarize.
So my Brother was driving home from work the other morning and came around a blind corner, 50km/h on the highway, where he hit a downed power pole. The impact wasn't what was really bad, the wires were live and caused a lot of burn damage to his brand new 2009 Corolla.
Repair is going to cost quite a bit, and the insurance company says it was his fault. But my parents have also spoken to the judge who told them to hire a lawyer cause they have a pretty good case.
Kind of a long shot, but would anyone have any advice here? My brother is just sick about it. My mom is blaming everyone (It scared her). I think dad is just happy he's ok. Is it his fault? the power company? Who should be paying for this? Should he get a lawyer? I appreciate the help, we're from a small town. sometimes it's hard to get unbiased advice.
I'll try to summarize.
So my Brother was driving home from work the other morning and came around a blind corner, 50km/h on the highway, where he hit a downed power pole. The impact wasn't what was really bad, the wires were live and caused a lot of burn damage to his brand new 2009 Corolla.
Repair is going to cost quite a bit, and the insurance company says it was his fault. But my parents have also spoken to the judge who told them to hire a lawyer cause they have a pretty good case.
Kind of a long shot, but would anyone have any advice here? My brother is just sick about it. My mom is blaming everyone (It scared her). I think dad is just happy he's ok. Is it his fault? the power company? Who should be paying for this? Should he get a lawyer? I appreciate the help, we're from a small town. sometimes it's hard to get unbiased advice.