Author Topic: Accident (Read 908 times)

a91_formula · « **on:** May 25, 2008, 10:30:11 pm »

Minding our own business this morning - headed out to local place to do a car boot - bloomin thing cancelled cos of the rain.

Started heading back and came round this bend to find brother-in-law in car in front braking cos of flooding across the road. Braked behind him with loadsa room - but pr*ck behind is obviously oblivious to the fact that i'm stopped in front - next thing I know - one hellova wack up the backside

First thing he does is apologise.... took his name, address and tele no. as normal (apparently - never had accident before!!) and he told us to ring him later to get his insurance details. Why I am I not surprised we can't get hold of him!!!!!!!

He's driving a Merc 240 and wowow what a mess to his front end - in this case i think it' s Lacetti 1 - Merc 0.

One helluva bad neck this evening so will see how I am in the morning

FUBAR · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2008, 10:42:33 pm »

That sux, i hope you're ok tomorrow. what happens if you can't get hold of him?

a91_formula · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2008, 10:46:04 pm »

got his reg no and address - so hopefully should be ok

FUBAR · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2008, 10:48:15 pm »

aah right ok, do the insurance companies sort it out then?

a91_formula · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2008, 10:49:54 pm »

i guess so - :fingers crossed:

art b · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2008, 11:06:15 pm »

id be around that address tomorow, to see if there is a merc there for a start...

dont the dvla, have a web page to give details of vehicles...

nick69 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2008, 06:55:43 am »

yep you can search DVLA website for car details on a reg number.

Roadkill · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2008, 07:39:58 am »

I'd call the Police if you haven't already - once they've got the details the guy'll be F*cked over if he doesn't get back to you.

Cunning Plan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:43:23 am »

My pops Voyager was hit on a round-a-bout by a polish driver.. He slowed down after it had happened waiting for my dad to pull onto the kerb to exchange details, as soon as my dad got up on the kerb and started to turn off etc, the pr1ck drove off!!!!!!!!!!!! As he hasnt got that many details, the insurance company is wriggling out of it........................................................................................................

Hope it all works out for you a91

Fieldy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:53:13 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

I'd call the Police if you haven't already - once they've got the details the guy'll be F*cked over if he doesn't get back to you.

+1

But most importantly I hope you're better

art b · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2008, 09:32:33 am »

yep hope u get sorted,

trust no one when it comes to accidents on the road these days,to many false claims and uninsured drivers out there,

Cunning Plan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2008, 01:34:43 pm »

Quoting: Fieldy

Quoting: Roadkill
I'd call the Police if you haven't already - once they've got the details the guy'll be F*cked over if he doesn't get back to you.

+1

But most importantly I hope you're better

Only if that address is legitimate in the first place

ianjpage · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2008, 03:12:22 pm »

ah crap sorry to hear that clare, hope you get it all sorted and you fell better!!

art b · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2008, 07:36:36 pm »

any news ....?

a91_formula · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2008, 09:17:46 pm »

Sorry - been meaning to update - but been manic.

The chap phoned us on Tuesday morning to apologise as his mobile doesn't get good signal where he is he he.

Anyway he has admited full liability and we've got confirmation from our insurance company that his insurance is paying for absolutely everything

Even once the car goes in for repair we get a free courtesy car

Must admit - the worst thing about the whole thing is the pain - spoke to my doctor this morning and she confirms I have whiplash - so am waiting now for a solicitors to contact me about it (typical that my firm don't deal with personal injury) to sort.

Thanks for all your comments - will keep you updated

ianjpage · « **Reply #15 on:** May 29, 2008, 07:11:58 am »

Cool at least he admitted it so thats one less hassle out of the way...

hope the injury gets better soon

Fieldy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 29, 2008, 07:13:07 am »

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