Phil Kane wrote:
On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:03:11 EDT, Dave Heil
wrote:


When I called to challenge the increase, I was
told that West Virginia state law *permits* them to increase rates even
if the insured is not at fault. The truck driver's insurance paid for
repairs to my vehicle.


I wonder whether anyone has sued the truck driver successfully for the
portion of increase in rates that was because of the collision, under
the "but for" rule (wouldn't have been increased that amount but for
the collision).


That's something that my non-litigious mind would never have put
together, Phil. The poor schmo had enough problems that day. As he
opened the door of his truck to find out what he'd hit, he took the side
mirror off a passing car.

Dave K8MN