penguin Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Had an accident in the sup on sat night. Was at a give way and bloke in a rover metro cut the corner too sharp and went into me... only damage i have is slight paintwork missing on the bumper and drivers side headlight scratched... his rover on the other hand.... drivers side back door dented - chassis damage! i got him to sign and date a piece of paper saying he collided with me.. spoke to him yesterday, and he changed his story saying i went into him said he would rather have the money from me to repair his "pride and joy..." ... the bumper is more expensive then his metro lol so... what are the chances of his insurance paying up for his mistake - bearing in mind i have a signed document accepting blame ... which he no doubt will contest.... ?? on a happier note, may "upgrade" to uk spec lights and diffrent front end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Sorry to hear that Not what you want when trying to sell! Lucky it wasn't worse mate. If you have the doc then he has no arguement. He only changed his story on advice from his insurance company. My friend had the same situation but a signed statement at the time given to his insurance company = instant payout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Sort it out through your insurance. If you have a piece of paper with him accepting ;iabi;ity, he really doesn't hve a leg to stand on. But don't dwell on it, phone your insurers now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 That's crap, but it sounds like it won't be too hard to sort out. I notice lately a lot of people tend to cut of corners way too sharp! Had a lot of close call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Sorry to hear that dude. Thats one of my pet hates - When you approach a junction and the person turning in takes a wide turn and cuts into your lane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underworld Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Shit sorry dude. Youll get the insurance, you have the upper hand as you have his signed acceptance to responsibility. Your car is worth more too than a pos metro so i rekon theyre more likely to believe u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Just be careful to make sure that you mention that his manner (and yours) was friendly and non-confrontational. I have seen cases collapse where once simple comment was made "I signed that under duress" Nothing to stop him saying that he felt afraid and that he felt pressured into signing something which he did not think to be true but tried to avoid confrontation, helped along by the shock of the "accident". Make it clear that you were both very factual and relaxed about the sitation, you asked if he would have any objection to signing a document to support his admission of guilt and he freely agreed...etc etc etc Just my 2p mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 hastle mate. sorry to here about this:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I don't think that such papers are worth anything in real life, because they can always argue 'heat of the moment' 'duress' etc etc. GOOD clear pictures with both cars in place are far better because it helps assess the FACTS later on. I wouldn't allow any car to move before the pics are taken, even if it means blocking a junction for a minute or two. Doesn't matter whose fault it is, these usually go 50/50 in the end and you'll be the guy with the a lot to lose afterwards (discosing the accident year after year etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 seen the damage, its just tar marks and bits of paint missing ... so if worst case i have to claim off my own insurance - i hope it wont go up too much... having said that, i hope to sell it before july anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Not good mate, but doesn't sound too bad. As others have said, with it written down he dosen't have a leg to stand on. My mum had it when a bus cut her up on a roundabout. She got him to sign a piece of paper and next thing the manager at the bus depot rings up to say it was her fault. He didn't win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 . My mum had it when a bus cut her up on a roundabout. She got him to sign a piece of paper and next thing the manager at the bus depot rings up to say it was her fault. He didn't win But he probably knew better not to p!ss your mother off in all honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 lol - well with elephant, so sorting out the claim in an hour or so as i've been rushed off my wings all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 GOOD clear pictures with both cars in place are far better because it helps assess the FACTS later on. I wouldn't allow any car to move before the pics are taken ...but not digital pics. Apparently insurance companies (and cops?) disregard digital images because they may have been tampered with. Seems silly to me but that's what I've been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 That's odd, the only proof of my bikes condition after i got knocked off (and before it was stollen) were pictures i took on my digital camera and that's the proof they used to determine in was a write off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 ...but not digital pics. Apparently insurance companies (and cops?) disregard digital images because they may have been tampered with. Seems silly to me but that's what I've been told. There are very cheap cameras that you can keep in the glovebox. When you hear 'bang' then you jump out with the camera and start taking pictures. If they don't help your cause, you don't have to show them to anyone. As a bonus, people will be reluctant to change their story later if they remember you taking pictures from all angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 ...but not digital pics. Apparently insurance companies (and cops?) disregard digital images because they may have been tampered with. Seems silly to me but that's what I've been told. The insurance Cos we deal with send us digital pics all the time for their own clients. Sounds like they just don't like them when they're used against them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Don't plod use digital pics in speed cameras now? Have they changed their tune on accepting digital images as evidence? -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I'm struggling to remember where I heard/read that about digital images not being acceptable as evidence. It'll come to me eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I've just been doing a bit a reading and it seems that there are no issues with digital images after all. Sorry for any confusion - gawd knows where I got that idea from. Seems there are some concerns but generally speaking digital is fine. Have a read of this if you are interested: http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld199798/ldselect/ldsctech/064v/st0501.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 ok, well elephant have said i can either go to GSK motor services in henley-on-thames.... or i can get 2 quotes myself... i've looked at it today - i think i can t-cut the lot anyone used gsk ?? or know of a local place i can get quotes? i'm based just outside high wycombe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 had a call from elephant claims today - they said the other party are going for an all out injury claim :wanker: .... ... asked how fast he was going, i said no more then 10 - 15mph cause he was obv gonna try and take a corner... seems its going tits up - but on the plus side, elephant said they are gonna take it to court as they cant see me being liable - no witnesses... clear road... and a piece of paper which I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 The bloody nerve of some people! If it goes to court, I hope he gets busted for everything they can do to him. Folk like that really get on my tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 i know! i really feel like turning up on his door step and making sure he has an injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Good luck matey. Bloody Rover Drivers !! (Where's Mawby) !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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