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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (89621)	2/18/2001 12:40:16 PM
From: Logain Ablar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Hi Mike: Glad to hear everyone is all right. On insurance as much as I used to work for a P&C company I don't have much in the way of advice in dealing with the claims area. I can recommend AMICA and Libery Mutual as two good companies in settling claims (unlike some others). As long as you have witnesses and a police report you should be ok from the settlement point. On protection. We'll I still recommend the Volvo from the injury standpoint. Even the new subcompact is highly rated. The Acura line isn't as solid as the Mercedes, BMW or Volvo from the safety perspective (engine performance is a separate issue where honda competes very well with the top european companies). I rate these 3 the highest and I prefer the volvo. I know you had a honda which I would think is around the same level or maybe a step down from the acura. Again Glad your and everyone is ok Tim

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (89621)	2/18/2001 12:42:19 PM
From: Terry Maloney	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Michael, that's a drag, but the most important thing, of course, is that no one was hurt. You mentioned on the CFZ that your Honda was crumpled pretty good ... about 10 years ago I had a head-on collision in an '82 Prelude. I was doing about 45 mph when a big old Chrysler in the oncoming lane, at a dead stop and signalling a left turn, inexplicably began that turn just as I arrived ... no time to hit the brakes, I just plowed right into him. Well, that Honda crumpled as well -- the engine compartment looked like an accordian -- but it absorbed enough energy that I walked away unscathed. I've been a big fan of crumpling Hondas (and seat belts) ever since ... <g> Best, Terry

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (89621)	2/18/2001 1:22:47 PM
From: hdl	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

relax. the wheels of "justice" move exceedingly slow. if it gets to court, it could be four or more years from now. if no one claims to be hurt, it is unlikely to go to trial. you'll collect. your rates will go up. warren buffett is smarter and richer than you. don't fight city hall. that is the way it is.