Got rear ended this morning!

Originally Posted by Nekkid

I don't think that's the case. Anyone know any different?

It is. If you've been invloved in an accident , regardless of fault, insurance premiums will often rise.

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

It is. If you've been invloved in an accident , regardless of fault, insurance premiums will often rise.

Yep, it definitely does happen. It happened to me last year when someone hit my parked car

Originally Posted by thor

Hmm, well before you give them an estimate, get it round to mine and me and Joe will take off the rear fairing and compare it to mine for damage. I wouldn't want you find out much later that something serious was wrong after you have settled with the prat.

Have you spoken to Joe about it?

Yep, Joe is going to have a look at it tonight and hopefully take it into work tomorrow.

Cool. Let me know if you want to look at mine or use the garage.

[BillyC]

Originally Posted by Nekkid

I don't think that's the case. Anyone know any different?

This is a difficult one. In order for it to truly be considered not your fault, you must be reimbursed your excess! For your insurance company to recognise this, they will probably want to do it through their official legal channels.


If I were you Kate... don't let anyone touch your bike. Get it to a professional shop, Steve Jordan's would be fine, and ask for an estimate for all repair work. Don't let this guy off by wasting your time doing it yourself!

When he finds out how much it's going to cost, he'll more than likely want to get his insurance company involved - assuming he's got one Now, did he give you those details? If there's ANY funny business, go to his insurance company.

How many pictures of the scene did you get? To be honest, the damage to your bike speaks for itself.

[BillyC]

Originally Posted by Kate

Yep, Joe is going to have a look at it tonight and hopefully take it into work tomorrow.

Really this should be an insurance job, and you'll be able to claim for it as such, from him. I personally would put that power to good use, and get a proper professional quote.

Then, get the parts and perhaps do it yourself, once you have the money from him. Remember, you're doing him a favour if you don't go through his insurance company.

Yeah, thats what I figured - get a full official quote and then contact him. If he gets at all arsy I'll just go through the insurance companies.

[BillyC]

It's probably a company van, and he's not registered to drive it.

Sorry to hear about the the prang, but at least the damage is to your bike and not to you. That's more easily fixed.

He did seem extremely keen not to go through the insurance companies. I have his work address, home address and a pic of his number plate. Will have to see.