got rear ended...

Alexsered · 02-12-2009, 08:14 AM

glad you are okay, sucks that your z is already jacked up. BUT

accident threads without pictures BLOW, post some pics of the damage.

semtex · 02-12-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexsered

glad you are okay, sucks that your z is already jacked up. BUT

accident threads without pictures BLOW, post some pics of the damage.

Sheesh, give the guy a break. I'm sure there were other things going through his mind at the time than 'oh man, I need to take some pics for the sake of entertaining everyone on the forum'. He already said he didn't get a chance to take pics.

Alexsered · 02-12-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Sheesh, give the guy a break. I'm sure there were other things going through his mind at the time than 'oh man, I need to take some pics for the sake of entertaining everyone on the forum'. He already said he didn't get a chance to take pics.

I know, you have to take that light heartedly. It's not his fault, and the other dude's insurance is going to be paying for it all. So other than being without the Z for a while, at least he isn't paying out of pocket for it.

AK370Z · 02-12-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

3. Even though you say you're okay physically, definitely follow your lawyer's advice and get a thorough exam. My dad got rear ended years ago, and thought he was okay. Then 8 years later, he started developing back problems which have never gone away. When he started having back problems and got an MRI, the doc said to him 'You got into a car accident a while back, didn't you? Sometimes back injuries can take over a decade to manifest themselves.' It's a frightening thought. Here's the thing -- even though it was already 8 years after the accident, the statute of limitations wouldn't have prevented him from suing, because the clock doesn't start ticking on the statute of limitations until you become aware of the injury. But his mistake was that after the accident, he signed something that basically released the other driver's insurance company from any future liability. Like they told him that if he wanted them to pay for his car repairs, he'd have to sign this release on future liability. He didn't have a lawyer, and just agreed to sign it. Don't let this guy's insurance company dupe you into signing something like that the way my dad did. If injuries show up 20 years from now, you want to still be able to go after them.

Agreed. I am most concerned about his neck(since he was rear ended). You may not feel the pain now, but 3 days or 3 weeks from now, you may start very bad neck pain (Even though I hope not). So, get yourself checked as your lawyer said.

Also, since your airbags deployed, you car has lost "substantial" value. DO NOT forget to file "diminished value" request.

Just curious, how did the active head restraints work?

fillyv · 02-12-2009, 10:34 AM

Sorry to hear about your car. that really blows. Sounds like it messed up your rear body pretty badly. I work in a body shop/hot rod shop. The good thing about your car is that its brand new. You wont have to worry about any used or aftermarket parts. Dont get mad though if the original estimate is way low. Its sounding like its a pretty complicated hit. I deal with this kind of thing everyday. The hardest part is dealing with the insurance companies. Good luck, and I hope your ok.

KManZ · 02-12-2009, 12:18 PM

Bad deal, man, sorry to hear

I got into an accident a few weeks after owning my first 350 back in early 2003, and because the car was so new, parts were difficult to get. I was without my new Z for the whole summer after that. Hope that isn't the case for you.

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-12-2009, 12:28 PM

I DEFINITELY feel your pain man. My Civic Si was rear ended at 30+ mph within the first month of ownership. My IS350 was backed into in a parking lot just recently too. It was a hit and run.

Anyways, glad to see you're okay. That's the first thing that should be taken care of. Your car will be fine, just make sure YOU'RE fine.

I see you're located in Los Angeles. I know a bunch of shops, but they're located in Orange County. A good shop located in LA, well, relatively close, is M1 Autobody. They do a bunch of cars in the show circuit. They're on the pricey side, but they do good work and will take care of your car in a proper manner.

Hope everything goes well for you!

SoCal 370Z · 02-12-2009, 01:29 PM

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My IS350 was backed into in a parking lot just recently too. It was a hit and run.

I had just parked in a mall parking structure and was walking to the stairs when I see a woman in an SUV trying to park in space marked for compacts; she hits the car in adjacent stall destroying the rear corner and complete taillight assembly. What does she do? She pulls away, drives down to another level and parks! What she did not see is that I saw her, and raced down the stairs to watch her park on the lower level. I call the police, explain the event and show the damage to both vehicles. They take my statement (and my driver’s license information, although I asked to stay out of it). About one week later I receive a letter in the mail. It was the woman whose car had been hit. She wrote to thank me as the car was brand-new, and it was her birthday the day she was hit. She was surprised that someone had taken the time to chase down the other vehicle and file a report, because in today's world people do not care. Anyway, it made her day as the other woman was held accountable versus the hit and run it initially was.

I am following this thread as the cost of repair, and the extent of the damage will be interesting not only for us, but for the insurance industry.

o0javi0o · 02-12-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I am following this thread as the cost of repair, and the extent of the damage will be interesting not only for us, but for the insurance industry.

+1

dad · 02-12-2009, 04:10 PM

If it were a car that belonged to me,and with suspension damage: I would hope it would be declared a loss, total loss! When the suspension gets ****** up, it will never be the same again.

Why do Z's get *** ended? A lot of 350's got it from behind, sitting at a stop light.

If you (in Calif.)had gone to the hospital by ambulance, $3,000.00 more in insurance, in your favor! Especially getting hit from behind!

NorCalZman · 02-12-2009, 06:23 PM

How does this work? Can he refuse to take back the car?

dad · 02-12-2009, 08:27 PM

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How does this work? Can he refuse to take back the car?

Who are your questions meant for?

Crash · 02-12-2009, 08:54 PM

When you get the car back, and if it's not driving the same, tell the insurance company your car isn't what is was anymore.

NorCalZman · 02-13-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

Who are your questions meant for?

anyone who can answer the question. What if you dont want the car back after a serious accident like that?

dad · 02-13-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

When you get the car back, and if it's not driving the same, tell the insurance company your car isn't what is was anymore.

What is the insurance company going to do? The repairs would have been paid for.

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

anyone who can answer the question. What if you dont want the car back after a serious accident like that?

You're the one paying for the car, you're stuck with it.

02-12-2009, 08:14 AM	#31 (permalink)
Alexsered Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 20 Drives: 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Rep Power: 16	glad you are okay, sucks that your z is already jacked up. BUT accident threads without pictures BLOW, post some pics of the damage. __________________

02-12-2009, 12:18 PM	#36 (permalink)
KManZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 33 Drives: 07 350Z 6MT DB Rep Power: 16	Bad deal, man, sorry to hear I got into an accident a few weeks after owning my first 350 back in early 2003, and because the car was so new, parts were difficult to get. I was without my new Z for the whole summer after that. Hope that isn't the case for you. __________________ 2007 350Z Enthusiast 6MT, Daytona Blue

02-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#40 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	If it were a car that belonged to me,and with suspension damage: I would hope it would be declared a loss, total loss! When the suspension gets **** up, it will never be the same again. Why do Z's get * ended? A lot of 350's got it from behind, sitting at a stop light. If you (in Calif.)had gone to the hospital by ambulance, $3,000.00 more in insurance, in your favor! Especially getting hit from behind! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

02-12-2009, 06:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
NorCalZman Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 42 Posts: 65 Drives: 1988 Nissan 300ZX SS Rep Power: 16	How does this work? Can he refuse to take back the car? __________________ 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo SS : My Shiro Special site. Limited edition Z31 model. Dyno 5-14-05: 175.17 HP @ 5200rpm & 200.36 Torque @ 3800rpm

02-12-2009, 08:54 PM	#43 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	When you get the car back, and if it's not driving the same, tell the insurance company your car isn't what is was anymore. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-12-2009, 10:34 AM	#35 (permalink)
fillyv Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Glarus, Wi Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 350Z Track Rep Power: 16	Sorry to hear about your car. that really blows. Sounds like it messed up your rear body pretty badly. I work in a body shop/hot rod shop. The good thing about your car is that its brand new. You wont have to worry about any used or aftermarket parts. Dont get mad though if the original estimate is way low. Its sounding like its a pretty complicated hit. I deal with this kind of thing everyday. The hardest part is dealing with the insurance companies. Good luck, and I hope your ok.

02-12-2009, 12:28 PM	#37 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I DEFINITELY feel your pain man. My Civic Si was rear ended at 30+ mph within the first month of ownership. My IS350 was backed into in a parking lot just recently too. It was a hit and run. Anyways, glad to see you're okay. That's the first thing that should be taken care of. Your car will be fine, just make sure YOU'RE fine. I see you're located in Los Angeles. I know a bunch of shops, but they're located in Orange County. A good shop located in LA, well, relatively close, is M1 Autobody. They do a bunch of cars in the show circuit. They're on the pricey side, but they do good work and will take care of your car in a proper manner. Hope everything goes well for you!

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