Originally Posted by Jim B.

I hope you and your friend weren't HURT with a neck or back injury from this, and you get speedy compensation from the guy's insurance to get your car fixed. YOU get to pick the body shop, and you are entitled to loss-of-use ( a rented car)

Buying a big Mercedes is really, really an investment in your safety. That reason alone makes them a great choice for a car and a reason to forgive many other faults and problems they might have.

The Insurer's underwriters for sure will be taking a close look at the man's policy. If there was a Police report (please say yes!) then the man's driving privileges might come under DMV review, soon, under such a case