Someone backed into me in my work lot while I was in the car.

Nismo221 · 05-21-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

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.

IDK I guess its just here in Alabama but I know back when I was driving my 300zx someone back into me at Sonic and the poilce came out and wrote up an accident report.

whoady4shoady · 05-20-2011, 06:14 PM

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

Hambone1 · 05-20-2011, 08:53 PM

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

whoady4shoady · 05-20-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hambone1

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.

JARblue · 05-22-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

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.

Sounds like you got yourself a plan!

Hambone1 · 05-21-2011, 12:21 AM

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

whoady4shoady · 05-21-2011, 12:16 PM

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.

Hambone1 · 05-21-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

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.

IF the body shop is willing to go on record, you could respond with Mr. X, owner/mechanic/etc at Champs Auto Collision informed me that given his extensive knowledge of auto body work, the damage done to my vehicle is consistent with a collision where one vehicle backs into a parked vehicle. I believe that the insurance companies will appreciate this information in regards to determining fault in this situation.

At least put him back on his heels a bit

JARblue · 05-24-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

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

You should absolutely have this text message in your records as well.

USMCASA · 05-21-2011, 03:05 PM

vandalizing his car won't matter?... do something that does, slash his tires. all 4 tires, gonna need it towed. WIN

JARblue · 05-22-2011, 08:40 AM

Lots of good information in this thread for you to keep in mind in the future if something ever happens again, but I'll just throw in my

1. In Texas it is legal to record a conversation if you are a party involved in the conversation - only one party must agree, you do not need permission from the other party(s). I have this first and foremost in my mind if I get in an accident. Look up the laws for your state - only about 12 have more restrictive requirements for conversation taping. If I don't want them to know I'm recording them, I will just put the iPhone on video record and act like I'm taking individual photos and then just kind of hold the phone in my hand so it can continue to pick up the conversation. Do not let them move the car until you have full evidence via video or photo - if they refuse to let you document the accident and try to move their car, you now have record of them doing so and a good arguing point for later.

2. I generally call up the insurance company on the spot. My wife got in an accident near our home and I just happened to be on my way home and really close. When I got there, the douche that hit her admitted fault to me but also admitted he did not have insurance citing some dumb excuse why not. I immediately called Nationwide and got them to take his statement over the phone right quick (I just called and said before I give you all the accident details, please take this gentleman's statement who just hit me). Sure enough, Nationwide called me later that night and said he was trying to claim now that it was my wife's fault. They told me not to worry because they already had his recorded statement.

I've been lucky enough to have police officers as witness to several accidents where I've been hit. Every single one tried to claim it wasn't their fault when I'm standing right next to the officer who has already told me they saw everything and will stand by me. One lady didn't speak English, no driver's license, no insurance, plowed into me at 35 mph while I was trying to turn into a driveway. A cop in the parking lot I was turning into saw the whole thing, and said she didn't even look like she tried to slow down. Her story was that I had cut her off... except that I was in the right lane about half a mile back. People are f***ing ridiculous.

Also, I recommend uninsured motorist coverage if you feel the need. Living in Texas, I feel the need. In addition to that, if your car gets hit while parked or is involved in a hit and run, they can claim it under uninsured motorist and you don't have to pay deductible.

Xan · 05-22-2011, 10:36 AM

About the moving... Be sure to at your car was in a forward gear.

whoady4shoady · 05-22-2011, 12:26 PM

Good stuff guys. Keep um coming. Thanks for the info JAR, and yes i do have uninsured motorist. I kind of have to living in New Orleans.

daisuke149 · 05-22-2011, 02:11 PM

i didnt read all of it, but if your at some kind of court house place then the will have video of the lots. go get the video.

Same **** happened to me, I even had a police report where the guy admitted he was backed into my car but progressive is a piece of **** and said no fault and i had to pay my dedutible (he had progressive also). Even the walmart security report said he backed into me. as did my witness. but progressive again, is the biggest POS insurance company ever. In the end i paid my 500, saved myself the time and headaches and switched insurance.

whoady4shoady · 05-22-2011, 06:33 PM

I live in one of the most historically corrupt cities unfortunately, and I have already checked everywhere near by about security cameras, and unfortunately the actual lot doesn not have any. The only place that had a camera actually set up and pointed towards the lot was police headquarters which is located right next door. Of course I go and talk to the guy in charge of that department, and he says the cameras are no longer functioning. Only in new Orleans baby. I will be getting a statement from the guy saying I did at least inquire about the camera footage.

05-22-2011, 08:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	Lots of good information in this thread for you to keep in mind in the future if something ever happens again, but I'll just throw in my 1. In Texas it is legal to record a conversation if you are a party involved in the conversation - only one party must agree, you do not need permission from the other party(s). I have this first and foremost in my mind if I get in an accident. Look up the laws for your state - only about 12 have more restrictive requirements for conversation taping. If I don't want them to know I'm recording them, I will just put the iPhone on video record and act like I'm taking individual photos and then just kind of hold the phone in my hand so it can continue to pick up the conversation. Do not let them move the car until you have full evidence via video or photo - if they refuse to let you document the accident and try to move their car, you now have record of them doing so and a good arguing point for later. 2. I generally call up the insurance company on the spot. My wife got in an accident near our home and I just happened to be on my way home and really close. When I got there, the douche that hit her admitted fault to me but also admitted he did not have insurance citing some dumb excuse why not. I immediately called Nationwide and got them to take his statement over the phone right quick (I just called and said before I give you all the accident details, please take this gentleman's statement who just hit me). Sure enough, Nationwide called me later that night and said he was trying to claim now that it was my wife's fault. They told me not to worry because they already had his recorded statement. I've been lucky enough to have police officers as witness to several accidents where I've been hit. Every single one tried to claim it wasn't their fault when I'm standing right next to the officer who has already told me they saw everything and will stand by me. One lady didn't speak English, no driver's license, no insurance, plowed into me at 35 mph while I was trying to turn into a driveway. A cop in the parking lot I was turning into saw the whole thing, and said she didn't even look like she tried to slow down. Her story was that I had cut her off... except that I was in the right lane about half a mile back. People are f**ing ridiculous. Also, I recommend uninsured motorist coverage if you feel the need. Living in Texas, I feel the need. In addition to that, if your car gets hit while parked or is involved in a hit and run, they can claim it under uninsured motorist and you don't have to pay deductible. Last edited by JARblue; 05-22-2011 at 08:44 AM.*

05-22-2011, 10:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
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05-20-2011, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 19	Lol, you guys are awesome. At least you made me laugh. Thanks.

05-20-2011, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 16	Since it was at work, are there any witnesses or coworkers you know who saw it? Witnesses go a long way

05-21-2011, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
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05-21-2011, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 19	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.

05-21-2011, 03:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 19	vandalizing his car won't matter?... do something that does, slash his tires. all 4 tires, gonna need it towed. WIN

05-22-2011, 12:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 19	Good stuff guys. Keep um coming. Thanks for the info JAR, and yes i do have uninsured motorist. I kind of have to living in New Orleans.

05-22-2011, 02:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 33	i didnt read all of it, but if your at some kind of court house place then the will have video of the lots. go get the video. Same ** happened to me, I even had a police report where the guy admitted he was backed into my car but progressive is a piece of ** and said no fault and i had to pay my dedutible (he had progressive also). Even the walmart security report said he backed into me. as did my witness. but progressive again, is the biggest POS insurance company ever. In the end i paid my 500, saved myself the time and headaches and switched insurance.

05-22-2011, 06:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 19	I live in one of the most historically corrupt cities unfortunately, and I have already checked everywhere near by about security cameras, and unfortunately the actual lot doesn not have any. The only place that had a camera actually set up and pointed towards the lot was police headquarters which is located right next door. Of course I go and talk to the guy in charge of that department, and he says the cameras are no longer functioning. Only in new Orleans baby. I will be getting a statement from the guy saying I did at least inquire about the camera footage.