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Two months ago my husband, backing out of the driveway, hit the postal workers vehicle. They got out and she called whoever she had to call and he came out to the scene. He was dismissive of the whole thing, there was no damage, nothing. Then he noticed an infinitesimal scratch, took an entire roll of film on it and everyone went on their merry way.
Yesterday, we got a letter from USPS.
It said: "Ref: Damage to U.S. Postal Service Property"
It informed us that they were making a claim in the amount of $865.80 for damages sustained. And it goes on to immediately threaten legal action if they have not heard from us in 30 days.
The whole thing is ridiculous but the worst it that they had it TOWED 3 times!! This is needful on a vehicle that went and finished it's route no harm, no foul, no damage? Almost $300 in towing charges alone!! It is usury. Plain and simple. It matters not that we have liability coverage, we do, it is the principle of the thing you know?
I suppose we will just have to file the claim in that amount as that is the amount it cost USPS to have it fixed. And Mike did back into the vehicle. But it is wrong, plain and simple. Lousy!
Lizzie - send a certified mail letter to your insurer immediately Monday. Include a letter setting forth everything that happened and your opinion of the claim. Let your insurance company's adjust handle the matter. Waste no time. If you are pursued further, promptly notify your insurance company - keeping copies of all correspondence.
Incredible situation. So unfair.
Love you,
Aunt Ruth
I agree with Aunt Ruth. I would call your insurance carrier today and follow it up in writing. Explain to them why the accident was not reported immediately, that the Post Office People took many pictures of the "scratch" (too bad you didn't too) and dismissed the occurrence...be sure to back up any phone calls in writing. Then let your company adjusters work with it, that is what they are paid to do. After you report it to your insurance company, I would refer the Post Office to your insurance company and let them deal with it.
