February 27th, 2012, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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cage hit me
Excuse the short story and possibly bad grammar. On my phone. Just want to quickly ask if i will have any trouble getting bike fixed. I was in the right turn lane when a truck crossed the white line because he missed his turn. I slammed on my brakes but hit him on the rear quarter panel with side of my bike. Im worried that because i hit him further back on the side he could possibly turn it around on me. The witness that saw drove off.
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February 27th, 2012, 10:04 AM | #2 |
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Sounds like you're okay.
Ooo...tough one but yeah he could say you ran into him. This why when I used to ride the streets I'd video record all my rides. What's the damage to your bike?
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February 27th, 2012, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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Yea im fine. Barely scrapped my pinky. I have 2 decent size cracks on my left side fairing. I'll post pics later. He at least seemed like a good guy and was admitting fault so we will see.
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February 27th, 2012, 10:38 AM | #4 |
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Get and keep a copy of the police report
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February 27th, 2012, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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I called my insurance agent and he said that if he was admitting fault and i got his information and pictures that calling police wasnt necessary
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February 27th, 2012, 11:17 AM | #6 |
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Always, always call the police and have a report completed.
That one will be the only legal document in any future dispute. Whatever the cager said is not recorded anywhere and may be changed or distorted later. Insurance companies are two-in-one: one sells you the police (money-in company), the other tries to skim your benefits (money-out company). You can only deal uniquely with the second part after an accident. Glad that you are OK.
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February 27th, 2012, 11:18 AM | #7 |
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Glad you are ok!
Keep is posted, it will be interesting (and educational) to know how it plays out!
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February 27th, 2012, 11:50 AM | #8 |
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So, you hit the cage and not the other way around (although it was the cager's fault). It's good you're ok.
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February 27th, 2012, 12:00 PM | #9 |
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Yea we will see what happens. Hopefully dont get screwed over. Wish i would have been composed enough to get plates of the witness
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February 27th, 2012, 12:14 PM | #10 |
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Never had to file a claim or anything. Do i just call his agent?
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February 27th, 2012, 01:49 PM | #11 |
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Call your Ins, make a claim w them. They will take care of it from there really!
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February 27th, 2012, 03:10 PM | #12 |
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Yes always get an police report / witness info. When you call the insurance company they'll get a statement from both of you. IF he decided to say that it wasn't his fault, then it's just his word against yours.
My sister just got rear ended last week, and she didn't call the police. Luckily the guy was honest and paid for all the repairs, but the mechanic who did the repairs said next time, get a report/witness just in case. |
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February 27th, 2012, 03:37 PM | #13 |
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Glad you're not torn up too bad man. If it was me I would call the police, just to cover your @$$ if anything comes up.
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February 27th, 2012, 04:42 PM | #14 |
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yep they are right about the police thing. Youre not a douche to call the police. youre just protecting your butt!
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February 27th, 2012, 05:30 PM | #15 |
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Thanks for the tips guys. definitely a learning experience. never been in a wreck or anything like that. Can illegal immigrants get insurance? not trying to sound racist but he was on his way to send money to mexico and kinda hinted at not wanting police involvement. He had insurance and all that and all state confirmed his coverage was current so just wondering if maybe that could have been a reason he didnt want to involve police. also being in texas its fairly common thing to see. was a nice guy though. or at least acted nice considering he just caused an accident.helped me put my blinker back on and at least acted like he cared about my well being. we will see if hes a genuine guy after he gives his claim. I have already given a recorded statement and all that.
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February 27th, 2012, 10:00 PM | #16 |
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yes they can.
not racist imo a valid concern. Another reason he may just let it run its course.
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February 28th, 2012, 10:00 AM | #17 |
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You need a new agent. ALWAYS get a police report, and never put your faith in the cager admitting fault. They always seem to forget that they did down the road when it comes time to get paid.
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March 1st, 2012, 06:09 PM | #18 |
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Well i have spoken to both adjustors. now we wait
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March 1st, 2012, 10:29 PM | #19 |
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Glad you're okay! Hope everything works out well.
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March 1st, 2012, 10:54 PM | #20 |
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I'm glad you weren't hurt badly and hope everything works out OK for you.
Some years ago when my wife was driving, she pulled behind a truck stopped at a stopsign. Then the guy suddenly backs up into her car, denting her hood. We called the police to report the accident and to provide documentation that it was all the truck driver's fault. Fortunately he was an honest person as he could have claimed my wife ran into him while he was stopped. Now with cellphone video cameras you can do a lot to help your claims in an accident or get possible witness license plates. |
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March 1st, 2012, 11:41 PM | #21 | |
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If he is an undocumented immigrant then there are high chances that he will pay up, he wouldn't want any problems that could possibly involve him with police which could ultimately get him (and his family) deported. A documented person has higher chances of not paying for their mistakes since their consequence is not at severe. But next time, as others have said it, call the police. |
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March 3rd, 2012, 02:04 PM | #22 |
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Any news?
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March 3rd, 2012, 02:50 PM | #23 |
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Someone came out and looked at my bike to asses damages and quoted about $420 dollars in repairs. have not got word on if he has admitted fault yet. i have given my statement to the person representing the other driver and to the person representing me. just gotta wait to see what they come up with now.
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March 3rd, 2012, 04:03 PM | #24 |
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$420? That's it? That seems insanely cheap.
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March 3rd, 2012, 04:13 PM | #25 |
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Similar to my situation, I was in my immediate lane, then a sedan came into my lane. I hit the rear quarter panel and the other party's insurance admitted liability. I'm awaiting payment to the repair shop at this time so I can retrieve my bike. (thank God it wasn't my Ninja) I hope everything works out for you man.
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March 4th, 2012, 06:40 PM | #26 |
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March 4th, 2012, 06:51 PM | #27 |
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That is a tough one. The same thing happened to me!
Except a car turned right as I was passing on the right. At the time I had no insurance, it was all bad. I ended up paying money to his insurance and fixing my damage on my own. Just taking about it boils my blood, but its good for everyone to learn from. I'll post a full blog on it later. Glsd your alright, and I can relate to not getting license plates in the heat of the moment. Just remeber to dress for the slide not the ride. PRLA |
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March 13th, 2012, 01:27 PM | #29 |
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