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Rear Ended - What Is The Ruling?


TomT

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Unfortunately my car was rear ended tonight by my mate's navara :(

What happened was I slowed quite heavily (no lock up or tyre squeal) to avoid a possum running infront of me.

Would have only been travelling 40-45 in the 50 zone.

My mate driving behind didn't see brake lights in time and hit me.

On visual inspection it looks like boot is bent, rear bumper caved in and maybe lights need replacing.

No damage to his car due to bullbar.

Is it true that there is no cover if you slow for an animal? What else can I do?

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If you hit a car in front you are at fault no matter the circumstances, you should be anticipating and leaving room for potential situations that may arise and safe distance to stop. Played this game with the insurance company last year...

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Thanks man, always know I can count on you to shower me with support :P

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Alright guys thanks for the help. Always awkward telling a mate that it's their fault, guess I'm too nice :P

Although I think this all happened out of karma because I laughed at my friend when she wrote on facey today:

"So ah yep...went to reverse out of a car park and put my clutch in and it is now stuck to the floor of my car, pretty broken. so stuck in my car on with a temp of 45° :/ best Friday night ever!"

What goes around comes around!

Edit: Sorry to confirm your suspicions STAINLESS, What's another few months delay on the tray gonna matter :P

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Sorry to hear - yeah I think the ruling is if you get rear ended - other party is at fault. Should be a not at fault claim for you provided you weren't breaking any road rules (which you weren't by my reading). Not so good for you though as the other party is your mate in this case.

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