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Posted Oct 12th, 2011
The other driver was at fault and his insurance is paying for damages. Do I have to get all the
repairs done or can I keep the money if I want?

Additional Details:
I was given an estimate by my body shop of $1500. The insurance adjuster talked to the body shop
directly and asked them to add some parts and a new total of $2600. I approved the first estimate
NOT the second one. Do I have to get all the repairs done? Can I keep the extra money? The check was
made out to me AND the body shop. Can I ask the insurance company to make the check out to me only?
My understanding is if it is my insurance company paying I have to get the repairs done but if it is
the other party''s insurance I can do what ever I want with the money?
Legal Topic Area: Motorcycle Accidents in CA

You have the right to have the money paid to you.. You are already on the right track. Just contact the other insurance company and let them know you want to keep the money rather than get the car fixed. Good Luck.


Answered on Oct 26th, 2011 at 4:46pm