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Originally Posted by USMCASA (Post 1123393)

So you know where he works/parks. Vandalize his ride WIN

I say vandalize him

1 kilo of C4. Detonator connected to the starter motor.

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Originally Posted by c41006 (Post 1123417)

I say vandalize him

The problem is he wouldnt care. He does not take care of his car at all. Its like a 4 year old camry with all kinds of marks and shish all over it. I also dont want to take a chance in losing my job either. I do work at criminal court people.

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1123454)

No no not his car HIM

Lol, you guys are awesome. At least you made me laugh. Thanks.

Since it was at work, are there any witnesses or coworkers you know who saw it? Witnesses go a long way

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Originally Posted by Hambone1 (Post 1124178)

Since it was at work, are there any witnesses or coworkers you know who saw it? Witnesses go a long way

No, but I have heard horror stories of people bringing in witnesses that were not there and winning do to that. That is some messed up shish too.

I also wanted to let you guys know that I went to my local body shop that I trust, and they gave me an estimate of $750.

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E (Post 1123161)

There's nothing you could do now, but make sure you take note of this experience next time. I've been in accidents before (and friends' in their cars) and I made a lot of notes and follow-ups so that when it happens to me, I am prepared to at least cover my butt.

My lesson that I keep telling my brother than friends is this.

At the scene of the accident, exchange information and either HAVE IT ON CAMERA or PUT IN ON PAPER at the spot and have the other person admit fault.

That way, when they look over at their insurance, they can't change their minds anymore and you got proof of who admitted fault. It's a easy and clean process for insurance companies as they have no way around it.

If he's a slimy bastard, he would say "it's my fault" just to get rid of you quickly. Don't let him out of your sight if he's not willing to be recorded or sign the paper. Call the insurance immediately and waste his sorry *** more time by calling the police and file a police report. A lot of times, people are afraid to deal with law enforcement, even professionals. With camera phones available nowadays, having a phone, taking pictures, and then showing to the cops make the cop's life a whole lot easier.

Dude, please... I'm no lawyer, but there's no way I would EVER sign ANY admission of fault at the scene of an accident. And I doubt anyone else would either.

Getting photos, sure. But you ain't gonna get anyone (slimy, not slimy, lawyer, non-lawyer, or whatever) to sign something that says "I admit that I'm 100% at fault for this accident.".

Also, in many states you won't get a police report if there's less than $1,000 dollars in damage to each party (as estimated by the police, not you). If you want to ensure that a police report is taken, you usually need to claim that you're injured (you know, "My neck hurts - I'm going to go to the doctor's office right away.", that kind of thing).

This is why anytime someone hits you call the poilce and dont move the cars. They will come out and write up a report and it will say in it who is at fault.

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1123147)

So basically I am going to have a knock against my insurance? Once the claim has been filed I have been told it will go against at least one if not both participants.

Yes, you will most likely be held 50% at fault - unless the other party suddenly grows a conscience and admits that he's at fault.

Your best bet is probably to see if the two of you can settle this without the insurance company (assuming that the insurance company will let you retract the claim).

Best wishes with this situation!

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Originally Posted by Nismo221 (Post 1124217)

This is why anytime someone hits you call the poilce and dont move the cars. They will come out and write up a report and it will say in it who is at fault.

Actually, in many jurisdictions this is completely wrong.

1) In many areas, the police will not even come out for a simple fender bender in a parking lot.

2) If the police do come out, in many areas if the officer decides there's less than $1,000 damage to each party, they will not take a report.

3) Police officers generally do not determine who was at fault.

4) If you're in a minor accident and your car is operable, GET IT OUT OF THE ROADWAY. And if it is not operable, GET YOURSELF OUT OF THE ROADWAY if you can safely do so. My father-in-law was killed because he was in a minor accident, stayed in his car that was disabled in the roadway, and someone else (who was drunk) plowed into the back of his car (even though there were even flares set up).

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Originally Posted by c41006 (Post 1123543)

No no not his car HIM

Ha! Whose butt did you kiss to get here?

In this day and age, start recording as soon as you can following impact. The more video, audio, and pictures you have the better. Consciences and statements be damned, a picture is worth a thousand words. A video is worth a thousand bucks :tup:

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Originally Posted by Nismo221 (Post 1124217)

This is why anytime someone hits you call the poilce and dont move the cars. They will come out and write up a report and it will say in it who is at fault.

I work with attorneys and police literally side by side all day long. Thwy will not come out to a private parking lot unless there is serious bodily injury in my state at least.

I did what a few of you guys in this thread mentioned, and got a quote. I just sent the other party this text.

Hey Mr. John Doe, how are you? I just wanted to let you know I went and got a quote at Champs auto collision center on Carrollton Avenue yesterday for the damage you caused to my rear bumper. They estimated it to be no more than $750 in damage. That's not to bad and I was actually surprised. I just wanted to keep you updated on the situation out of common courtesy. Have a good day.

Here is his response.

The Insurance company is handling

It is definitely not looking good guys.