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Shortchanged by insurance: How to avoid costly surprises after a crash
By John Matarese at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Drivers who file a car insurance claim after a collision may be shocked to find the check they receive is not enough to cover the full cost of repairs.Lawrence Bailey learned that lesson after hitting an embankment and damaging his Mercedes."It bent the tie rod ... there is some damage to my whee...
Key takeaway "The repair bill came to roughly $2,900.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Drivers who file a car insurance claim after a collision may be shocked to find the check they receive is not enough to cover the full cost of repairs.Lawrence Bailey learned that lesson after hitting an embankment and damaging his Mercedes."It bent the tie rod ... there is some damage to my whee...
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