I have been living in my vehicle in Savage, Minnesota for the past four years. On July 2, my vehicle was rear-ended by a City of Savage public works vehicle, a large Class B truck.
After the crash, I agreed to go to the hospital only because officers with Savage Police Department told me they would work something out for me and connect me with a homeless-services coordinator through Savage or Scott County so I could get help while I was in the hospital. Based on those assurances, I agreed to go.
When I was discharged from the hospital, no help had been arranged for me. I was left without any support, without my vehicle, and without a place to stay. My vehicle is now in a tow lot, and I have been told it will cost $500 to get it out, which I do not have. As a result, I have effectively been left destitute.
I have also had difficulty getting meaningful help from my own insurance company, and I have not been able to get in contact with the City of Savage’s insurer. At this point, I am trying to understand what my rights are, what options may be available to me, and what steps I should take next. Thanks
Location: Savage MN