got rear ended...

WooZ · 02-11-2009, 10:20 PM

That sucks big time bro. Glad you ok though.

nogoodname · 02-11-2009, 10:23 PM

you must check the frame.....i'm sure it's damaged if the suspension needs changing

this is no joke....a bent frame will never be same ever.....so take it to a high rep shop to get it fixed as best as possible and the other person insurance should take care of it

mattkim85 · 02-12-2009, 12:24 AM

thanks for the reply guys.

yea im alrite physically..
im just really pissed off that this happened..
my lawyer told me to go to the doctor to get some x-rays
to see if everything is ok.

the police did a report and everything but i didnt get a chance to take any pics but the guy in the bmw did. at least he seemed to be sorry.

and "lucky" for me there were no cars in front of me when the accident occurred so the front of the car is fine.. sigh

arghh

o0javi0o · 02-12-2009, 01:07 AM

men, at least you are ok.
Hope everything get fixed right and you dont loose the attention of the 370z. What about the insurance?
As Ak said, try to verify if your Nissan dealer could work that for you (body shop) or if they can recommend you loyalty body shop instead of using Insurance "recommended" shops.
Sometimes, recommended insurance shops will do a move of the way job (quick fix, give me the money).
Hope everything got solved easy without any pain in the a....s

AK370Z · 02-12-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by o0javi0o

As Ak said, try to verify if your Nissan dealer could work that for you (body shop) or if they can recommend you loyalty body shop instead of using Insurance "recommended" shops.
Sometimes, recommended insurance shops will do a move of the way job (quick fix, give me the money).
Hope everything got solved easy without any pain in the a....s

Exactly and don't get me started on how they use reconditioned , used or cheap aftermarket parts to fix your car!!!

Try to get a Genuine dealer to fix it. If no good dealer around and there's a really good body shop in your area, have them use ONLY OEM NEW parts.

Also, what insurance company do you have?(Do not feel obligated to disclose this info if you don't want to)

Minicobra1 · 02-12-2009, 03:50 AM

Down but not out, get that thing fixed and back out on the road quick!
Really glad your ok, I'm sure you can get her back together again.

Crash · 02-12-2009, 04:04 AM

HOLY CRAP!

Man I'm sorry! I bet your stomach has been in knots about this. (That's how I felt when I got into my first big accident.)

Yes, definitely do not setting for anything at all! Have the frame checked and then double checked!

It's like my friends and I always say, "You can't own a nice car in Los Angeles."

semtex · 02-12-2009, 08:10 AM

OMG. Interesting that your airbags went off even though your front end didn't hit anything.

Anyway, three things:

1. I'm glad you're okay.

2. I commend you for not pummeling the other driver's face into the pavement.

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.

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.

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

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!

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02-12-2009, 04:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	HOLY CRAP! Man I'm sorry! I bet your stomach has been in knots about this. (That's how I felt when I got into my first big accident.) Yes, definitely do not setting for anything at all! Have the frame checked and then double checked! It's like my friends and I always say, "You can't own a nice car in Los Angeles." __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	OMG. Interesting that your airbags went off even though your front end didn't hit anything. Anyway, three things: 1. I'm glad you're okay. 2. I commend you for not pummeling the other driver's face into the pavement. 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. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-12-2009, 08:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
Alexsered Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 20 Drives: 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Rep Power: 17	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	#14 (permalink)
KManZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 33 Drives: 07 350Z 6MT DB Rep Power: 17	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

02-11-2009, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
WooZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 116 Drives: An Auto Auto Rep Power: 17	That sucks big time bro. Glad you ok though.

02-11-2009, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	you must check the frame.....i'm sure it's damaged if the suspension needs changing this is no joke....a bent frame will never be same ever.....so take it to a high rep shop to get it fixed as best as possible and the other person insurance should take care of it

02-12-2009, 12:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 17	thanks for the reply guys. yea im alrite physically.. im just really pissed off that this happened.. my lawyer told me to go to the doctor to get some x-rays to see if everything is ok. the police did a report and everything but i didnt get a chance to take any pics but the guy in the bmw did. at least he seemed to be sorry. and "lucky" for me there were no cars in front of me when the accident occurred so the front of the car is fine.. sigh arghh

02-12-2009, 01:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
o0javi0o Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 458 Drives: '15 ///M3 6MT Rep Power: 17	men, at least you are ok. Hope everything get fixed right and you dont loose the attention of the 370z. What about the insurance? As Ak said, try to verify if your Nissan dealer could work that for you (body shop) or if they can recommend you loyalty body shop instead of using Insurance "recommended" shops. Sometimes, recommended insurance shops will do a move of the way job (quick fix, give me the money). Hope everything got solved easy without any pain in the a....s

02-12-2009, 10:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
fillyv Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Glarus, Wi Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 350Z Track Rep Power: 17	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	#15 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4550	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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