Reply to "My Pantera Got Wrecked"

Adams,
Sorry to read about your car. Take your time and do not let AIG force you into using their body shop or some preferred shop. The car needs to be repaired where YOU want the work done. Their insured damaged the car and you control the process. Some shops do amazing jobs of color matching and blending. It is possible to avoid a total re paint unless you want this done. It may be difficult to force AIG in to a total repaint, unless it is done by some local economy shop. You will be talking lots of $$$ to have the car totally repainted to the quality you expect.
Also, you should be able to collect for diminished value. With a proper repair the car should still bring close to comparable value. However, the law in many states requires payment for diminished value. In Georgia the diminished value amount is some bizarre calculation and if you do not ask for it the insurance company is not required to pay it. I collected almost 2K for diminished value on 9K in damages to a 1 month old Acura TSX. Diminished value should be your trump card, check the law in Alabama.
Last, take lots of pics.

Good luck.
Jeff