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First Ever Accident - What will happen?
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It's a contributory factor. The driver was using an unroadworthy car on a public highway. The driver failed in indicate their intentions (assuming no hand signal was given)Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »The brake lights have nothing to do with the accident. Pedestrians don't have brake lights. Cyclists and horses don't have brake lights.
It's your fault.
Pedestrians don't have to. Cyclists & horse riders should if they wish to avoid an accident."Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 20100 -
You will claim off of the person that went into the back of you, And they will have to claim through their own insurance company for the damage they sustained.
If you go into the back of someone then the vast majority of the time blame will be appointed to you.War does not decide who is right, It decides who is left.0 -
PossiblyMaybe I should have tried harder, but it was my first time in this kind of situation! What would have happened if the police attended though? Would he have gotten in trouble for driving his car without brake lights?
Possibly even more trouble if not insured.
Even greater trouble if there was suspicion of car insurance fraud (as per link earlier)
Those who drive without insurance often are also involved in other offences, hence why the police try & stop any vehicle identified as no tax, no insurance. etc. It's not that actual offence they are after ... they know it's often just the tip of the iceberg."Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 20100 -
Stop worrying about it. The accident was your fault, accept that now.
You will feel better for it.
You pay your insurance to do the worrying, let them deal with it.
so just relax and i hope thats the worst accident you have in your life.
Its only metal after all and no one was hurt, be thankfull for that.
good luck and just go with the flow.
Thanks for the advice! I am a worrier and I am thankful that nobody was seriously hurt. I will let my insurance company deal with it, I have good cover and protected no claims!:heart2: Newborn Thread Member :heart2:
'Children reinvent the world for you.' - Susan Sarandan0 -
Yeah they usually say that first ... and many people accept it.
Explaining the strong possibility that a crime has possibly occured should get them to attend anyway.
What exactly do the police do, if not to attend possible crime scenes?
You sometimes need to encourage them though.
They attend reportable accidents. Not necisarily damage only ones0 -
Explaining the strong possibility that a crime has possibly occured should get them to attend anyway.
What exactly do the police do, if not to attend possible crime scenes?
Would you care to tell us what crime has possibly occurred?
Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Of course, take a look at post#4Chippy_Minton wrote: »Would you care to tell us what crime has possibly occurred?
"Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 20100 -
So Doris ran into the back of another car it happens every day. Where is her evidence of a set up?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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im always checking my rear and brake lights in buses that pull up behind me, tho it is easy to speed towards a car with no brake lights as ive done it but always been a good distance behind so plenty of stopping distance.
never let your gf drive your car!Target Savings by end 2009: 20,000
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Debts: 8000 (student loan so doesnt count)
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master_of_nothing wrote: »:rolleyes:Re read the posts:rolleyes:
Hello Best Mate nice to hear from you.
Help me out I still can't see evidence of a crime. Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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