only 3rd? They are EVERYWHERE this time of year; I pass at least 6 dead ones on my way to work each morning. Valley Forge park actually had to call in professional hunters to thin out the herd.
This is their rutting season, so when you see one it’s not going to be thinking too clearly and will most likely walk right out in front of you.
Deplorables – I’m assuming you are referencing the audio clip of a woman calling into a radio show complaining about the deer crossing signs and wondering why they put them on busy streets instead of in areas that were less populated.
This is still one of the funniest things I have ever heard.
Actually, it’s what we who used to be in the radio biz call a “bit”. And, we love it when people buy into it as if it were a real call.
November 3, 2016 at 1:25 pm
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the article states “I want to remind drivers that under Pennsylvania law, a crash involving a deer is considered a not-at-fault accident, and insurers cannot add a surcharge to your premium for an accident with a deer,” Commissioner Miller said in a press release issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance, adding this exclusion does not apply if the car does not come in contact with the deer. “In addition, vehicle damage from deer-related crashes is handled under a driver’s comprehensive coverage, and surcharges are prohibited for accidents with animals or fowl.”
Am I missing something? If I say I swerved to avoid hitting a deer and then get in a collision, it is covered under comprehensive. This seems like a “convenient” excuse to get out of any collision claim in PA.
jtown – there must be evidence that the vehicle must come in contact with the deer to be considered a comprehensive claim. I don’t know how the carrier will classify it if you hit the deer and another car/object.
I would think if you hit the deer first then hit the tree/another vehicle due to the impact of the deer, it would be considered a comp claim. If you swerve to miss the deer and end up hitting a car/tree, then its a collision claim. Your car has to come in contact with the animal to be considered a comp claim.
I had a claim one time where the deer jumped into the side of a pickup and got his antlers caught in the side view mirror. He thrashed around for a while and damaged the fender and door, came loose and ran off. Comprehensive claim all the way.
only 3rd? They are EVERYWHERE this time of year; I pass at least 6 dead ones on my way to work each morning. Valley Forge park actually had to call in professional hunters to thin out the herd.
This is their rutting season, so when you see one it’s not going to be thinking too clearly and will most likely walk right out in front of you.
Pennsylvania needs to put up more deer crossing signs so the deer will know where to cross.
Deplorables – I’m assuming you are referencing the audio clip of a woman calling into a radio show complaining about the deer crossing signs and wondering why they put them on busy streets instead of in areas that were less populated.
This is still one of the funniest things I have ever heard.
integrity, correct. Yes, that woman was the stereotypical low information voter.
Actually, it’s what we who used to be in the radio biz call a “bit”. And, we love it when people buy into it as if it were a real call.
the article states “I want to remind drivers that under Pennsylvania law, a crash involving a deer is considered a not-at-fault accident, and insurers cannot add a surcharge to your premium for an accident with a deer,” Commissioner Miller said in a press release issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance, adding this exclusion does not apply if the car does not come in contact with the deer. “In addition, vehicle damage from deer-related crashes is handled under a driver’s comprehensive coverage, and surcharges are prohibited for accidents with animals or fowl.”
Am I missing something? If I say I swerved to avoid hitting a deer and then get in a collision, it is covered under comprehensive. This seems like a “convenient” excuse to get out of any collision claim in PA.
jtown – there must be evidence that the vehicle must come in contact with the deer to be considered a comprehensive claim. I don’t know how the carrier will classify it if you hit the deer and another car/object.
I would think if you hit the deer first then hit the tree/another vehicle due to the impact of the deer, it would be considered a comp claim. If you swerve to miss the deer and end up hitting a car/tree, then its a collision claim. Your car has to come in contact with the animal to be considered a comp claim.
I had a claim one time where the deer jumped into the side of a pickup and got his antlers caught in the side view mirror. He thrashed around for a while and damaged the fender and door, came loose and ran off. Comprehensive claim all the way.
PA might be #3, but WV is #1 – partly due to the fact that the WV economy is so bad that there are now more deer than people.