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Post by rocket on Sept 26, 2015 13:27:33 GMT -6
Must be changes on getting a police report Or plain BS. When you have an accident, police are to make out a report at time of accident And give you a copy of the accident report free.
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Post by helencrump on Sept 26, 2015 14:15:02 GMT -6
So, why ISN'T the insurance company handling the details? What did your agent say?
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Post by dive61364 on Sept 26, 2015 14:18:29 GMT -6
must be something new up at the police station. I know I had to get a police report to turn in to my insurance agent 3 years ago and it was free.
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Post by chevypower on Sept 26, 2015 14:19:18 GMT -6
I agree with Rocket and helencrump, they use to write them out right then and there, and why wouldn't the Insurance company get what you need? they should if all else.
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Post by dive61364 on Sept 26, 2015 14:25:31 GMT -6
I have state farm and they like you to bring in a police report the last I knew. the agent doesn't go do the foot work he files the report with state farm in Bloomington.
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Post by antamaleen on Sept 26, 2015 14:47:49 GMT -6
I've always been told, your insurance is as good as your agent.
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Post by dog on Sept 26, 2015 16:18:47 GMT -6
Masked Man said something about a website. Maybe the website charges a $15 fee for administrative costs, but if you go to the police station,it is still free?
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Post by capncrunch on Sept 26, 2015 16:23:02 GMT -6
I've been in numerous accidents and never had to pay for a police report. The last accident that I was in was 4 years ago. So if you have to pay for them, it's something new. Two, I never heard of an agent getting the police report themselves. But That is not saying anything, though.
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Post by dog on Sept 26, 2015 17:21:18 GMT -6
What other taxes and user fees can we slip in? Pay as you go for ambulance, emt, fire protection? They have those now, dont they?
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Post by greekgod on Sept 26, 2015 17:31:11 GMT -6
My Daughter was in a little accident. It's my car and still on my insurance. She lives with her Mom here in town. Anyway, She was in a small accident where a guy just flat out didn't see her and pulled out in front of her. Minor damage to the body but suspension damage underneath may have the car totaled. She also has some aches and a minor to moderate concussion, whatever that means. Anyway, the other driver was at fault but NOT ticketed and my Daughter was told to go online to a website for a $15 fee She would be able to get a copy of the Police report. I stopped by the Streator Police station Friday morning and was told someone was off that day and they could not personally get access to the report, try again Monday. I will try again Monday....but we need the report to move forward and don't really like the delays. We need to get the ball rolling. Am I getting a run around? Is it customary to get charged for a Police report? Shouldn't the Insurance Agent be doing this and paying for it? (If there are charges for a Police Report?) bigdipper, Gee, Call your insurance agent. It should be easily explained. If not, you might need another agency. Keep us informed. g
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Post by greekgod on Sept 26, 2015 18:37:15 GMT -6
They have those now, dont they? Perhaps they do, I really don't know. I just know I NEED a Police Report so the Insurance companies can sort everything out and move forward. So far as I know, they were free, but that may no longer be the case. If they can squeeze you for $15, what is to keep them from extracting $100? What is to keep them from putting a water meter on that fire truck and charging $100/gallon? Whether the house is on fire, or you need a ride in the ambulance, or simply need a police report for an accident, if it's something you need, you need it and will have to seemingly pay the fee required. I think it's disturbing. bigdipper, I know I've never had to have a Police Report when I filed a claim from my Insurance Company for an automobile accident. I guess you get what you pay for. Keep that agent's "feet to the fire". You might want to review all the insurance coverage you have. g
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Post by greekgod on Sept 26, 2015 22:22:48 GMT -6
bigdipper, I know I've never had to have a Police Report when I filed a claim from my Insurance Company for an automobile accident. I guess you get what you pay for. Keep that agent's "feet to the fire". You might want to review all the insurance coverage you have. g If it involved more than just your car how did they determine which driver was at fault and thus which company would pay? I would imagine the police report is required for that sort of information, especially if neither party was ticketed. bigdipper. Ask "Job". He may be able to explain to you the difference between what you consider is "justice" and the "law". g
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Post by dumdave on Sept 27, 2015 10:09:08 GMT -6
For what it is worth, that $15.00 is $2.44 in 1970 money. I was in a fender bender here that year. No, I was not charged for a poice report. Like others, I'm w/ State Farm. They have always treated me fair. Whatever. I hope you get this all worked out.
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Post by vikesfan on Sept 27, 2015 22:39:17 GMT -6
Last accident I was in was 2 years ago, stopped in at my ins. co. and they asked if I had the accident report and I replied no one wasnt issued at the scene, they told me no big deal they would call and have one faxed to them. I ended up going and getting one for my records as the other driver decided to change her story about blowing off the stop sign after the cop saw her do it, LOL idiot, and there was no charge a month plus later. Of course like I said this was 2 years ago so things might have changed.
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Post by dog on Sept 28, 2015 10:45:50 GMT -6
They have those now, dont they? Perhaps they do, I really don't know. I just know I NEED a Police Report so the Insurance companies can sort everything out and move forward. So far as I know, they were free, but that may no longer be the case. If they can squeeze you for $15, what is to keep them from extracting $100? What is to keep them from putting a water meter on that fire truck and charging $100/gallon? Whether the house is on fire, or you need a ride in the ambulance, or simply need a police report for an accident, if it's something you need, you need it and will have to seemingly pay the fee required. I think it's disturbing. I did some checking and it appears that Leonore Fire Department charges people who live in places like Kangley and surrounding areas to respond to fires. Someone said if you pay them a small yearly fee, that would be all that is charged. If they respond to a fire, and the fee wasn't paid, the property owner, and/or the insurance company is responsible for the bill, so maybe they do have a meter on their fire truck. How does it work if Reading had to respond to your home or business?
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