Quick question for you guys

I know this is way off topic. But I cant stop thinking about it. When I was in the accident on my scooter, the bike was towed to a lot and held. The fee's to get it out are ridiculous and way beyond my mean's to get it paid off. Hence why I was riding the scooter in the first place due to budget limits.

Problem is, I will get a lean against my license and registration will be impossible for the new bike unless this one is paid off. But I cant afford to get it out.

I could really use any bit of helpful info.

not sure what the laws are there but if they were at fault they are liable for those fees as well, but that wont happen until the settlement unless you in form them. the insurance company would usually take care of it to keep cost down and not let it sit there adding to the bill. I know when i was in a wreck the guys insurance pulled my vehicle out of the impound and to their adjusters asap to keep their cost down.

MoNgOoSe wrote:

not sure what the laws are there but if they were at fault they are liable for those fees as well, but that wont happen until the settlement unless you in form them. the insurance company would usually take care of it to keep cost down and not let it sit there adding to the bill. I know when i was in a wreck the guys insurance pulled my vehicle out of the impound and to their adjusters asap to keep their cost down.

Well I just got the property compensation paperwork from the guy's insurance and at the bottom it states "It will be your responsibility to dispose of the salvage"

that dont seem right its his fault it there to begin with

Feral, what state do you love in? Here in California, if you cannot pay your towing and storage fees, then the tow company's option is to put a lean on the vehicle and sell it at auction. They cannot come after you for any other fees. It seems strange that your license will be in jeopordy. However, if you still owe money on the bike, you are legally obligated to pay the loan. Most insurance companies should pay you something to help with the loan, even if it was your fault. I was in a similar situation years ago when I had my motorcycle stole. I did not have it insured for theft and had to continue to pay the loan payments for three years.

Malone wrote:

Feral, what state do you love in? Here in California, if you cannot pay your towing and storage fees, then the tow company's option is to put a lean on the vehicle and sell it at auction. They cannot come after you for any other fees. It seems strange that your license will be in jeopordy. However, if you still owe money on the bike, you are legally obligated to pay the loan. Most insurance companies should pay you something to help with the loan, even if it was your fault. I was in a similar situation years ago when I had my motorcycle stole. I did not have it insured for theft and had to continue to pay the loan payments for three years.

The bike is completely paid off. No payments are owed on the bike. I think this towing company is trying to give me false information.

was your insurance company involved as well? if so you could prob call them and let them know the situation maybe they can do something about the impound. If not call around to some lawyers and see if they would be willing to help you on the grounds of Probono or just see what they say about the matter and then get the people involved that need to be, since the accident wasn't your fault it should cost you much if anything. I'll ask my mother if she can find out some facts that will aid you even though we are in 2 dif states some laws might be the same. She is a court reporter and knows many judges and lawyers so the best i can do for ya bud is just ask.

Doc

The MAD Doctor wrote:

was your insurance company involved as well? if so you could prob call them and let them know the situation maybe they can do something about the impound. If not call around to some lawyers and see if they would be willing to help you on the grounds of Probono or just see what they say about the matter and then get the people involved that need to be, since the accident wasn't your fault it should cost you much if anything. I'll ask my mother if she can find out some facts that will aid you even though we are in 2 dif states some laws might be the same. She is a court reporter and knows many judges and lawyers so the best i can do for ya bud is just ask.

Doc

Vehicle insurance is not required on scooters, but I apparently was covered under my dad's insurance as I am a family member living with them. I will talk to him and see what he can find out.