I am a university student in Toronto(Canada). I saved up $5,000 and bought myself a car in 2006 — a 1991 white Acura Legend in excellent condition with only 140,000 km. No major repairs were required up to now.

I T-boned a car which was making a left turn this Saturday; my car is now totalled. The other driver will be charged by the police with making an improper left turn.

I only took out liability coverage (no collision coverage); my own insurance comp is offering me $1900 for my damaged car, but I would like $2500 as the loss of my car is totally not my fault. My adjuster said that the insurance is quite firm on the $1,900.

I would like to know what will happen if I dispute this amount? What can I do to get more than $1,900? Can I get compensation from the other driver’s insurance company since she was at fault, if yes, how do I go about?

I need a car to drive to school due to the distance. Thank you very much.