Dim Sum Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) Okay in short I had a car crash. I was driving on the main road when a girl pulled out of a side road and crashed into the side of my car. For reference she pulled out exactly when I was in front of the side road she was in. The girl blamed me for the accident and that I was speeding (which I wasn't). It was late at night and I was returning home from work. I understand people are sleeping so I don't drive fast especially at night. There are no skid marks on the road and my car didn't go swerving out of control on the impact. Can any of you give me any information if I'm in the wrong or she is. I do remember that I found it strange that she didn't once look out to the right for incoming cars. Here are some pictures of the damage: Any help would be great. Edited July 16, 2012 by Dim Sum (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) no way!!! Your car was GORGEOUS!! It was definitely her fault we female can't see and we usually don't pay attention to what's going on on the road apart our reflection in the mirror and also most of us are crapy drivers(awful to say but that's true). Edited May 14, 2011 by Gabriella (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Her fault stupid girl blaming you, laws eyes it's her wrong failing to stop at a give way point, dam feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migs Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 It was her fault.....soz about the car man...hope u were not planning on going 2 japfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 sorry! main thing is no one was hurt! strong old cars aint they! i buried mine today! gutted but life goes on! make sure you get another! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=132622&d=1305319770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thank you for everyone's positive comments. To broomie i feel sorry for you but I hoping not to lose my car because of this incident, too much sweat and blood has gone into this car, my first supra. Imported myself, had her from stock and it seemed it was all going well till now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 as gentle as i can put it bruv! thats a write off! sorry! just take your bits off and build another! white again tho! best colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 If you want to keep if, fight with the insurance company but DO NOT let them take it away! They try to write them off too easily and will lead you a bit of a dance but stand your ground and take no shite but don't let the car out of your sight! They have no right to take your car away until a decision has been made. And it's most definitely her fault - she was under the influence of owning a vagina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 If you want to keep if, fight with the insurance company but DO NOT let them take it away! They try to write them off too easily and will lead you a bit of a dance but stand your ground and take no $#@!e but don't let the car out of your sight! They have no right to take your car away until a decision has been made. And it's most definitely her fault - she was under the influence of owning a vagina! exactly! ive donated a passenger door, so he only needs a front wing and a repair on the rear wing if chassis is straight! and if it is straight id bypass insurance totally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'd tend to agree in principle as it looks pretty cosmetic in terms of panel replacement. Gets her off the hook a bit though. Although you'll still have to inform your insurance company as she'll be informing hers (who will be in touch with yours). I'm assuming you swapped details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 its a difficult one! ins will cat D that and then its worthless! mine was at a guess Cat B?? but i didnt go through insurance! told them about it, but didnt claim! and broke it & scrapped it myself making alot more than market value! if that were mine id be tempted to stop insurance intervention and fix it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'd get a quote for repair first! Wing and door are straight replacement - rear is an easy bit of panel work and filler. Keron would have most if not all of the parts needed (as well as yourself and members on here). Then it's paint and labour time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 looking at it more! door pillar where hinges mount is very bent! sorry! but i think shes gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 but do check it out as my drivers side pillar was still straight as after this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 So sorry to hear this! I had a cab driver do exactly the same thing when I had the FTO! I was on a main road poodling along and then he just pulled out to turn right from a side road without even looking! He then had the guts to blame me, and to top it off he had passengers in the back! Who then become my witness as he gentlemen in the back said, "I saw your car from miles away, you had them nice lights" (6k xeons), have no idea why he pulled out without looking to the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Whats the law on this guys? If you have a crash and no one else is involved or you can pay that person off away from the insurance companies then whats the crack? Can you simply drive it home and repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Feel sorry for you chap. It would appear from your description it was definately her fault. Don't know the answer to the above but we have a couple of police guys on here so I would think they could answer that. Hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 It is her fault, no question about it. Sorry to see this, I always watch people pulling out of side roads and make sure they've definitely seen me and are looking at me before relaxing and driving past as I've had too many people pull out in front of me. Not that that helps now but still. Hope you sort it quickly and easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 If she broadsides you, how can it be your fault? Bad times mate, at least you werent hurt. Id leave the blame game to the insurers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I find it laughable that she blamed you. I am assuming that there were double white broken lines at the junction she pulled out of. Did you take a picture of her car? She could always argue that you drifted sideways into her.... I hope you can get your car fixed but I am pretty sure the insurance will write it off. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Bad times mate, looked like a nice example too. Don't worry too much though, there are plenty more out there. I'd let the insurance write it off, but get the best price you can from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thank you very much guys It helps alot to hear some good things but still quite not happy about the car might be written off. Heres a picture of the road she came out off. The other thing i was wondering is that IF it is going to be a write off, will they pay for all the modifications that i didn't insure? The story is that my girlfriends parent insured me in the multi car policy and i was reading it up last night after crash and on my policy it didnt state ANY MODS at all.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33wgn Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 no they wont to be short ( you might want to take as many off as possible before the insurance come to view as if they want to be c**ts about it they can void your insurance!!) not so much with cosmetic mods but any performance ones they can be harsh on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 no they wont to be short ( you might want to take as many off as possible before the insurance come to view as if they want to be c**ts about it they can void your insurance!!) not so much with cosmetic mods but any performance ones they can be harsh on. Everything on mine is cosmetics mods expect the exhaust. Would the insurer still check even if it aint my fault on the accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33wgn Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 all depends on the guy who comes to view most times they dont bother in my experience. id probably take them off anyway if you can though because they wont be taken into consideration with the insurance value so if they do write it off you can get money back by selling your bits. would like to point out im not an insurance broker or anything ive just seen this kind of thing happen with a few friends cars etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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