TomT Spooling Member Legacy Donating Member 961 Member For: 14y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: Blue Mountains, NSW Posted 18/01/13 12:25 PM Posted 18/01/13 12:25 PM 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?
bossmang FREAKY Legacy Donating Member 12,441 Member For: 16y 9m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 18/01/13 12:27 PM Posted 18/01/13 12:27 PM technically he was traveling 'too close' to avoid an accidentafaik you should be coveredunlucky! 1
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Legacy Donating Member 19,334 Member For: 21y 11d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 18/01/13 12:28 PM Posted 18/01/13 12:28 PM Shit mates. 4
unclewal Legacy Donating Member 583 Member For: 16y 14d Posted 18/01/13 12:57 PM Posted 18/01/13 12:57 PM 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... 3
STAINLESS again plz You've changed man.... Legacy Donating Member 8,142 Member For: 15y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: 2 Fuchsia Court, Narre Warren. 3805 Posted 18/01/13 12:59 PM Posted 18/01/13 12:59 PM Haha 3
TomT Spooling Member Legacy Donating Member 961 Member For: 14y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: Blue Mountains, NSW Posted 18/01/13 01:01 PM Author Posted 18/01/13 01:01 PM Thanks man, always know I can count on you to shower me with support 1
Mr_4.0 Member 1,096 Member For: 15y 8m 15d Posted 18/01/13 01:03 PM Posted 18/01/13 01:03 PM As above. It's your mates fault no matter what.
STAINLESS again plz You've changed man.... Legacy Donating Member 8,142 Member For: 15y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: 2 Fuchsia Court, Narre Warren. 3805 Posted 18/01/13 01:05 PM Posted 18/01/13 01:05 PM Ill prob get tboned tomorrow now.
TomT Spooling Member Legacy Donating Member 961 Member For: 14y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: Blue Mountains, NSW Posted 18/01/13 01:05 PM Author Posted 18/01/13 01:05 PM (edited) Alright guys thanks for the help. Always awkward telling a mate that it's their fault, guess I'm too nice 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 Edited 18/01/13 01:08 PM by TomT
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 21y 1m 28d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 18/01/13 01:21 PM Posted 18/01/13 01:21 PM 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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