i was driving up a duel carrige way approaching traffic lights when a guy in a van with very large trailer pulled into my lane catching the passanger side door of my car and ripped my wing clean off. He said he was indicating i should of gave way to him as he was in a big vehicle. He kept saying it was my fault. I asked him to draw on paper what happened and sign it and he refused. awaiting to hear from insurance company at mo.
2007-02-17 19:24:24 · 3 answers · asked by taralass 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I'd guess from the terms you use that you are in the UK. Here in America, an accident that causes damage to property or injury to people must be reported to police, and your problem would have been solved by them because the one who changed lanes would be deemed at fault because he was driving carelessly, dangerously or recklessly. I would be surprised if the law there did not put the lane changing driver at fault. You should get out of his way because he is big? Well, maybe that would be prudent but I'd be very surprised if the law sides with him. In my view you should give him a large dose of absolute contempt because he is stupid, rude, inconsiderate, arrogant, and a crappy driver before you get out of his way. Now, sue his nasty *** into permanent poverty. The whole experience must have caused you distress, loss of sleep, anguish, and loss of income due to all the strain of being bullied by a moron. Also you need your vehicle repaired and surely he must be held responsible for the damage he so carelessly caused.
2007-02-17 19:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your version, I would call the insurance company and also call an attorney and sue the sucker. He screwed up saying cuz he is bigger he has right of way. I know that is no rule anywhere in the world. Call your insurance company in case you have to make a report to police. I know in the US we call the police. I do not know how you do it there.
2007-02-17 20:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't drive around rigs like that and people hauling a trailer . some have no training at all and make the rest like you want to get around/past or by them as well . its damn frustrating.
2007-02-17 21:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋