Procedure when someone drives into the back of your car
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It's always worth it in case the other party tries to blame you, as happened to me some years ago.
Which is why I have a front facing camera, when someone drove into the back of me three weeks ago it was obvious who was to blame - accident clickety[^] - it doesn't look like much but it hurt and caused me to black out for a few seconds.
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― Christopher Hitchens
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Can anyone tell me what you're supposed to do? Some bloke has driven into the back of my wife's car (which was parked with her in it). They've exchanged names and addresses (presumably for insurance purposes and not extra-marital liaisons). Minimal damage but probably will need garage attention. Now what's supposed to happen?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
As far as I know, if someone hits the back of a car it is usually fault of the one hitting, it doesn't actually matter if the other car was stationated or in the highway and you had to brake. That implies the one hitting didn't pay enough attention or didn't have enough security distance, anyways his/her fault. The damages are not the same if you drive backwards and hit another auto in the front, "crash-engineers" can find that out quite simply) It will probably be too late for this, but nowadays with the smartphones I would make a lot of pictures from different angles before moving anything so the situation can be simulated or well explained afterwards. About the police... it is always good to have the backup from them, at best if you call them inmediately after the accident in order to have an official protocol of the accident with pictures and a bit of "forensics" report. If it is not a big deal (and the other person is not a dick and starts trying to fool the situation) you can use (as other suggested) the european accident friendly report, it is filled and signed down by both parties. In case of more autos, then you have to fill one for each car that got directly involved with you. I mean, if you are hitted in the back and propulsated to the front hitting another one, then you have to fill two of them. But the guilt usually goes for the one hitting first and provocating the carambolage. Another good tip (already mentioned) is to call (the sooner the better) your own insurance's hotline. They should be pleased to help you (specially if it is not your fault because they are going to get money from the other company as well). It might be that you are "suggested" to go to a particular garage having a deal with your insurance. That can be a bit annoying if you don't follow the instructions correctly. But after all, the best thing is: There is no personal damage and you will be able to laugh about it with your wife when the fright/schock vanishes. :rose::rose:
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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Can anyone tell me what you're supposed to do? Some bloke has driven into the back of my wife's car (which was parked with her in it). They've exchanged names and addresses (presumably for insurance purposes and not extra-marital liaisons). Minimal damage but probably will need garage attention. Now what's supposed to happen?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
Minimal damage but probably will need garage attention.
Enough about the Mrs. already! What about the car, is it OK? :rolleyes:
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Rob Philpott wrote:
Now what's supposed to happen?
Hit him with the jack handle! :doh:
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Me, all the timeBeat me to it. :) I was going to suggest going JSOP on the person.
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Can anyone tell me what you're supposed to do? Some bloke has driven into the back of my wife's car (which was parked with her in it). They've exchanged names and addresses (presumably for insurance purposes and not extra-marital liaisons). Minimal damage but probably will need garage attention. Now what's supposed to happen?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Can anyone tell me what you're supposed to do? Some bloke has driven into the back of my wife's car (which was parked with her in it). They've exchanged names and addresses (presumably for insurance purposes and not extra-marital liaisons). Minimal damage but probably will need garage attention. Now what's supposed to happen?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
1. ask on Code Projet. 2. report on Facebook. 3. tweet about it. 4. document it on instagram. 5. geo-localize it with your favorite app. 6. call the police. 7. call your insurance. 8. call your mom.
I'd rather be phishing!
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I was rear-ended a few months back on the freeway. When I called my insurance company, they recommended filing a police report. I kind of assumed it might have a perjury-like mechanism for those who are inclined to make bogus insurance claims. Fortunately the other driver didn't fight me on it, and his insurance took great care of me.
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The first thing you have to do is try very hard to look like you believe the woman driver when she says it wasn't her fault.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
He's married, pretending to believe what his wife says should be old hat by now.
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It depends entirely which country your are in. In Canada (Ontario anyway) you are required to inform if anyone is hurt at all or if the value of the damage exceeds {some fairly low number}. I'd always do so (and within 24 hours) anyway. If they have no interest, they'll either politely let you know or, worst case, say "What do you expect me to do about it!" Please do make sure she doesn't have a recoil (whiplash) injury. It doesn't take much and they often don't kick in for a day or two.
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It takes more than breasts to warp my thinking! Unless intoxicated, of course.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Life is like a s**t sandwich; the more bread you have, the less s**t you eat.
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Can anyone tell me what you're supposed to do? Some bloke has driven into the back of my wife's car (which was parked with her in it). They've exchanged names and addresses (presumably for insurance purposes and not extra-marital liaisons). Minimal damage but probably will need garage attention. Now what's supposed to happen?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I guess it varies by country . If you are going to use your insurer then contact them and ask .
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It depends entirely which country your are in. In Canada (Ontario anyway) you are required to inform if anyone is hurt at all or if the value of the damage exceeds {some fairly low number}. I'd always do so (and within 24 hours) anyway. If they have no interest, they'll either politely let you know or, worst case, say "What do you expect me to do about it!" Please do make sure she doesn't have a recoil (whiplash) injury. It doesn't take much and they often don't kick in for a day or two.
Life is like a s**t sandwich; the more bread you have, the less s**t you eat.
PhilLenoir wrote:
Please do make sure she doesn't have a recoil (whiplash) injury. It doesn't take much and they often don't kick in for a day or two.
This! I knew a guy who was hit from behind. He felt fine, walked away from it, came to work the next day, etc. 2 days later is back was terrible, he couldn't stand up, went to the doc several times and missed several weeks of work over it.
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Can anyone tell me what you're supposed to do? Some bloke has driven into the back of my wife's car (which was parked with her in it). They've exchanged names and addresses (presumably for insurance purposes and not extra-marital liaisons). Minimal damage but probably will need garage attention. Now what's supposed to happen?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Does the command "RESTORE FROM BACKUP" work?