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Arik Gilbert was in a car accident today
Posted on 8/29/22 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 8/29/22 at 12:41 pm
No link just yet. Car's totaled, but he should be okay.
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Posted on 8/29/22 at 12:54 pm to Rex Feral
He is apparently doing well considering his car. Family is now with him in Athens.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 1:03 pm to Rex Feral
Posted on 8/29/22 at 1:32 pm to Rex Feral
Dude drives a Mercedes???
Posted on 8/29/22 at 1:37 pm to BrotherDawg84
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Dude drives a Mercedes???
This is surprising to you?
Even if it is $10k in front end repair, it's still probably a $25k+ car.
The bigger worry is that his front end ran into something else, presumably another vehicle. So unless this other vehicle ran a red light directly into Arik's path, I foresee lots of lawyers and chiropractors involved, which really really sucks for Arik.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 1:38 pm to deeprig9
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How do they know it is totalled so fast
Crumple zones. They’re so safe but the unibody gets bent up real easy.
My brother got backed over by a power company truck at low speeds in my moms old Mercedes and it was totaled.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 1:59 pm to djrichiep
That's the same pic from the Dawgnation link I posted.
From that angle could just need new front end and a radiator, maybe new hood, don't know if airbags deployed or how much that damage costs.
From that angle could just need new front end and a radiator, maybe new hood, don't know if airbags deployed or how much that damage costs.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 4:19 pm to deeprig9
Because it costs $10k to repair the front bumper and headlights on a Mercedes
Posted on 8/29/22 at 4:24 pm to deeprig9
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How do they know it is totalled so fast?
Maybe frame damage?
Posted on 8/29/22 at 4:56 pm to Barstools
I know a couple adjusters. Insurance company has you download an app, you take picture, they’re uploaded, adjuster looks at them and can total a car. I am sure there’s a checks and balances.
This post was edited on 8/29/22 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:04 pm to bisonduck
Insurance company basically looks at salvage value from the vehicle. Subtracts that from the vehicle's worth. That tells you the most they will spend on repairs.
If the damage truly is $10k on a newer Mercedes, it probably isn't totaled (even if the owner wants it to be).
If the damage truly is $10k on a newer Mercedes, it probably isn't totaled (even if the owner wants it to be).
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:59 pm to meansonny
I have no idea if this is totaled or not. I just know they can figure it out pretty quickly. They do it all remote now.
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