got hit my a car from the right in a roundabout

atrixblue.-MFR-.

if your insured you let them carry on with the claim, its your fault so if no unprotected no claims kiss by by to them if you not have many.

if your happy not to have your car repaired you inform your insurers of the bump but inform them you do not wish to claim off your insurance for your car and you accept its your fault that should make things go swiftly through for you.

Tigger123

if your insured you let them carry on with the claim,

What's the procedure if he isn't insured?

atrixblue.-MFR-.

Tigger123 wrote: »

What's the procedure if he isn't insured?

IN10 search it up.

property.advert

If you'd hit me, I'd hire a car, give you or your insurers the bill, get mine fixed at your expense and bill you for my time. Then most likely add a figure for diminution.

I wouldn't rip you off for any non existent injuries but you'd have to wear any real costs and compensation issues if evident.

corbyboy

londonTiger wrote: »

Is it likely they'll make a claim for this? Both vehicles were able to drive away safely, and we were both a bit annoyed and inconvenienced but got away in one piece.

Of course they will make a claim. Expect to see a claim for whiplash and an expensive credit hire car thrown in there too.

Road_Hog

londonTiger wrote: »

I was at fault here, but I can't help feel that the other party bears some responsibility here.

Is this a rule set in stone or can I get in a position to at least share some of the responsbility?

Some are being a bit sharp here. However, it's your fault, you shouldn't have pulled out and quite frankly (and I'm a fast confident driver, not a slow coach) I'm fed up with people these days who think it's okay to just pull out in front of people and expect them to have to brake. Especially the ones that manage to zip out from a side road fast enough but then make to effort to keep their foot to the floor.

The other driver was quite rightly looking at where she was going to exit, not looking at pulling out in front of her. As has been said, the driver on the roundabout has priority and for a good reason.

Just stick it through the insurance, you may as well have your car repaired (assuming fully comp) at the same time, because you're going to lose any NCB anyway.

mildred1978

Road_Hog wrote: »

Some are being a bit sharp here. However, it's your fault, you shouldn't have pulled out and quite frankly (and I'm a fast confident driver, not a slow coach) I'm fed up with people these days who think it's okay to just pull out in front of people and expect them to have to brake. .

Had it happen to me twice this week. Same roundabout, 2 LEARNER drivers from 2 different driving schools. Luckily my car has excellent brakes and a very loud horn.

reeac

Not entirely relevant but I once nearly got hit because I saw that the car just entering the roundabout at the second entry to my right was signalling to turn left and I assumed that it was going to exit immediately left. Not so, it was taking second left and whizzed across my bows as I started to enter. Never rely on a signal by another car - may or may not be a true intention.

Norman_Castle

The reason why I ended up in this pickle was I am 6'2 and driving a compact car. My view is very badly limited inside the car.

The seat height may be adjustable. In the OP'S defence some drivers do cross islands at high speed, while not being wrong, a lower speed and an awareness of what is in front of you would help.
OP, you sound like a new driver. This is a minor accident. If you are driving legally, don't worry about it. Learn from it and put it down to experience.

Norman_Castle

Not entirely relevant but I once nearly got hit because I saw that the car just entering the roundabout at the second entry to my right was signalling to turn left and I assumed that it was going to exit immediately left. Not so, it was taking second left and whizzed across my bows as I started to enter. Never rely on a signal by another car - may or may not be a true intention.

Recently while waiting to join a small local island a car from the opposite junction, which I had assumed was going straight ahead due to the lack of indication, drove in front of me just as I pulled away. I was ready for him, it's common at this island. Then, as I pulled away again a car that had been waiting to join the island from the right of me, indicating left. Drove straight across, in front of me. Two muppets at one island!.