Will- sorry this happened but at least you were able to walk away from it! There is another Benz around with your name on it somewhere I am sure. Just because you are Benzless for awhile doesn't mean you can't stay on the Forum.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Man! I'm glad you are mostly OK. So sorry about the car. That was one fine machine!
I would get checked out Immediately and I'd call your insurance co. to get that rental ASAP.

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1986 Euro 500SEC "RUF" 9:1CR, "Rose"
1985 Euro 500SEC Cabriolet AMG Widebody
1982 Euro 500SEL "Blue"
2001 Texas Heeler (Aussie/Queensland X) "Sulphie",
2012 Queensland Red Heeler "Squeak"
Best dogs I've ever had.

Sorry for your loss. And the PIA steps you have to go through to to get what's coming to you.
You do need to get on this now. First, in person, talk to your insurance company to arrange a rental and to see a doctor for your injuries. I feel phone calls do not accomplish good enough results.
Long term or short, get checked out. They will tell you the $$ figure to get a rental. You pay nothing. His insurance company is obligated.
Second, find out what your car is worth to you. Collect all the repair receipts including the cost of the tires together.
Get a copy of the police report from the police yourself. And keep it.
Search the market for another car JUST LIKE yours. How much will it cost to get it. Narrow your search to one with like mileage and visual condition.
Make copies of everything because at some point down the road, you will have to settle.
Remember this. The police report proves fault. And his insurance company is obligated. They will, however, try to low ball you to sign a settlement.
That's where the paper work you have comes in handy. Reports. Receipts.
Doctor expenses. Pain and suffering.
Demand and do not be shy.

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I think your back hurts too...

You have a personal injury case. The settlement could easily pay for a replacement car.

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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite

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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black

Will,
You do realize that you were in probably the safest production automobile ever built when it was smashed. An awful event, to be sure. Your 600SEL did exactly what it was built to do......save your life. Take care, and sorry for your loss.

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

Given that it's a '92 they will total it, but judging from the pictures the car looks repairable. The hood and fender are not structural items so you won't know the frame damage until you dig deeper, but I think most body shops are easily upi to the task. A little patience, some used replacement parts and a new coat of paint and she's on Ebay.

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Prost!

If you were here in Australia you would need to go through your own insurance company. If the driver of a car at fault in a crash car is guilty of a crime - i.e. drunk or drugged driving then his insurance will be null and void. I don't know how it will be in the U.S.

I would definitely let your insurance company handle everything. You don't want to get messed around in this, especially since a crime is involved. It maybe messy enough, you needing to do police statements and go to court etc. - A huge amount of precious time involved in this.

Always a bummer to see a great car like a W140 especially a flagship 600 go down like this.