Smart ass old lady backes up into me !

[zorkler]

I pull into the post office on 10/ 12/ 10 , Waiting for a guy on a 06 fjr to pull out and the car to the right starts to pull out and out out and boom hits me ,Lucky for me i kept the front brake on .If not the bike and me would of been down and who knows if she would of ran me over , She stops the tells me i did not see you are you ok . She gets back into the car and starts to pull out of the parking lot . I was screaming at her to stop and some other words, She stops the car and says follow me to my office i work for a lawyer i follow her 2 blocks away she gives me some of her info and i say it looks like 200 bucks . Go to my local guy he looks it over , I need front fender , front cowling also the piece that holds the sheild on total cost with labor 850.00 ( I LOVE IT ). Theres a guy there waiting and he says to me were you the guy that got hit in the post office parking lot ,What are the odds of that !!.( The dealer is 24 miles from the post office). I bring here the bill and she goes nuts that bikes is 5 years old you told me 200 bucks and i am going to question that bill from the bike shop, I do this stuff all day long .I tell her do you ave a phone book i am calling the cops to file a accident report . She says to me i have to leave now and boom out the door. I get home and whos on the phone the old **** talking to my wife , Denise gives me the phone and her whole story changes .I am sorry what ever it takes it will be done . Done my ass call her the next day Iris did you file with your ins, co of course Mike . Bullshit i call them and no report so i file 1 myself and the guy was here this morning looked the bike over and says anything else (hahahaha) Yes sir my front tire has a very small mark on it , he looks up the price 129bucks no way 155 buck i tell him he say np. Check will be in mail in 3 days for $1079.80 . Iris is going to have a fit and i love it ,that old **** .......

 

[tmc]

Paragraphs are kewl.

Glad you got some resolution, even if my head hurts after reading that. Did you post it from a blackberry or something?

 

[El Toro Joe]

You shoulda dragged her from the car and kicked her in the "C"...glad it wasn't worse

 

[Auburn]

Good for you to b*tch slap the b*tch. No she gets to deal with your insurance company...

 

[Dj Brady]

Paragraphs are kewl.

I just had a spit-take at this.

 

[tmc]

I apologize for any monitor or keyboard cleanup.

Joe - LO freaking L.!!! :lol:

 

[ionbeam]

Paragraphs are kewl.

I just had a spit-take at this.

Easy here fellows. For some of us on this Forum English is a second language and we don't do more gooder with grammar, speeling, capitalization or puncturations. Just because the author is from within boundaries of this country doesn't mean they were learned good language skilz in skool. It looks like most of y'all figured it out in spite of the creative formatting.

 

[ramrezz425]

My wife works for an attorney too, she gets all sorts of lame offers to settle as if these bikes were a "76 chevy nova or something, Stick it to her so she understands that she could have actually hurt you in the accident and to remember to be a better driver instaed of trying to make a deal with you like you're Monty Hall. :angry2:

 

[na1g]

No matter how minor it seems at the time, Rule #1 is always take photos (if you have a camera/cell phone)from all angles. Rule #2 is always file a police report, even if you go to the station to do it. Better to have the police on the scene. Rule #3 is always contact the other person's insurance company immediately.

The other party may be all apologetic and responsible at the time, but a hour or day later will have a different story, or even deny ever being at the scene. Rule #4 is don't carry a loaded weapon - you might be tempted to use it, which might be very satisfying at the time but would be a bad thing in the long run. You can't ride in the pen.

pete

 

[Crash Cash]

Paragraphs are kewl.

I just had a spit-take at this.

Easy here fellows. For some of us on this Forum English is a second language and we don't do more gooder with grammar, speeling, capitalization or puncturations. Just because the author is from within boundaries of this country doesn't mean they were learned good language skilz in skool. It looks like most of y'all figured it out in spite of the creative formatting.

Not me... I just said "TL;DR"

 

[ctfjr]

No matter how minor it seems at the time, Rule #1 is always take photos (if you have a camera/cell phone)from all angles. Rule #2 is always file a police report, even if you go to the station to do it. Better to have the police on the scene. Rule #3 is always contact the other person's insurance company immediately.

The other party may be all apologetic and responsible at the time, but a hour or day later will have a different story, or even deny ever being at the scene. Rule #4 is don't carry a loaded weapon - you might be tempted to use it, which might be very satisfying at the time but would be a bad thing in the long run. You can't ride in the pen.

pete

That's the best advice to do first - the mf'er that hit me a couple of months ago at first told the cop she didin't hit me. I was long gone in the ambulance but the cop showed her the damage on her bumper, then she admitted it (she later filed an 'ammended' accident report saying she 'did't know' if she hit me or not). I was in touch with her ins company as soon as I was able (she didn't file a report). By keeping on top of her adjuster they quickly agreed to take responsibilty and pay all the property damages. Who cares what she says now?

You are right, its a good thing you didn't go down & give her a chance to back over you

Pete's advice above is right on for anyone

 

[Bounce]

Paragraphs are kewl.

I just had a spit-take at this.

Easy here fellows. For some of us on this Forum English is a second language and we don't do more gooder with grammar, speeling, capitalization or puncturations. Just because the author is from within boundaries of this country doesn't mean they were learned good language skilz in skool. It looks like most of y'all figured it out in spite of the creative formatting.

yep. a musician from NC. 2 supporting data points that english is a second language.

Q: How do you get a drummer off your front porch?

P: Pay him for the pizza.

 

[zorkler]

This is a ruff bunch . What do you want from a guy who lived in bensonhurst Brooklyn N.Y. for over 35 years . I am lucky i made to the 9 grade then dropped out . I call her insurance co . Auburn ......As for N.C. I said when i retire thats where we are going great roads , Plenty of lakes to fish and the houses are cheap comeing from n.y. I got the scratches off the cowling and the piece that hold the sheild . Total cost 193.00 front fender and the write up from the shop. Plus the tip for the 2 guys in the shop that wrote it up not sure how much yet. Depends on how many bills i pay .So i nice 955buck profit.

 

[juniorfjr]

No matter how minor it seems at the time, Rule #1 is always take photos (if you have a camera/cell phone)from all angles. Rule #2 is always file a police report, even if you go to the station to do it. Better to have the police on the scene. Rule #3 is always contact the other person's insurance company immediately.

The other party may be all apologetic and responsible at the time, but a hour or day later will have a different story, or even deny ever being at the scene. Rule #4 is don't carry a loaded weapon - you might be tempted to use it, which might be very satisfying at the time but would be a bad thing in the long run. You can't ride in the pen.

pete

My wife was in a fender bender when we were down in Eureka CA for WFO. In Spokane, unless the vehicles were blocking, leaking toxic fluid or someone was hurt, there waa no way a city officer was going to show up. Take the pictures, exchange info, and if witnesses, get their info.

 

[FJRBluesman]

I don't like dealing with people in accidents. I just go straight to the insurance company and say, "Fix it." Done. No issues all is well. Let the insurance company handle the people and their BS.

 

[maddad]

Wasn't on the bike, but earlier in the summer, in my Trail Blazer, turning RIGHT onto a sid street, going very slow because of some road work. Next thing I know I get hit on the right side by a smaller car. Thinking where in the heck did that come from. I though I must have run into a parked car.

Lady hops out of the car, her first words are "Now I'm really going to be late for my hair appointment." She works for an insurance company, said she thought I was turning left into a driveway and thought she would pass me on the right. No one hurt, not major damage, but some.

10 minutes later was upset that the police were taking so long to get there and that she had to get back before her lunch break ended.

Some people just go faster than their brain operates.

 

[madmike2]

No matter how minor it seems at the time, Rule #1 is always take photos (if you have a camera/cell phone)from all angles. Rule #2 is always file a police report, even if you go to the station to do it. Better to have the police on the scene. Rule #3 is always contact the other person's insurance company immediately.

The other party may be all apologetic and responsible at the time, but a hour or day later will have a different story, or even deny ever being at the scene. Rule #4 is don't carry a loaded weapon - you might be tempted to use it, which might be very satisfying at the time but would be a bad thing in the long run. You can't ride in the pen.

pete

My wife was in a fender bender when we were down in Eureka CA for WFO. In Spokane, unless the vehicles were blocking, leaking toxic fluid or someone was hurt, there waa no way a city officer was going to show up. Take the pictures, exchange info, and if witnesses, get their info.

Yep! Here in CA, on private property, Good Luck getting a police response.

Take photos, get information (including insurance), file a "desk report" at the police station and contact their insurance company and file a report.

 

[tmc]

No matter how minor it seems at the time, Rule #1 is always take photos (if you have a camera/cell phone)from all angles. Rule #2 is always file a police report, even if you go to the station to do it. Better to have the police on the scene. Rule #3 is always contact the other person's insurance company immediately.

The other party may be all apologetic and responsible at the time, but a hour or day later will have a different story, or even deny ever being at the scene. Rule #4 is don't carry a loaded weapon - you might be tempted to use it, which might be very satisfying at the time but would be a bad thing in the long run. You can't ride in the pen.

pete

My wife was in a fender bender when we were down in Eureka CA for WFO. In Spokane, unless the vehicles were blocking, leaking toxic fluid or someone was hurt, there waa no way a city officer was going to show up. Take the pictures, exchange info, and if witnesses, get their info.

Yep! Here in CA, on private property, Good Luck getting a police response.

Take photos, get information (including insurance), file a "desk report" at the police station and contact their insurance company and file a report.

Forget private property, Sac Police (Sheriff or SacPD) will not respond unless there is life-threatening circumstances.

My boss' father was hit in Carmichael, was hurt (neck issues), and the cops NEVER SHOWED! He waited 2 hours, even had EMTs check him out (an ambulance was dispatched) - but no cops to take the report.

But you know for damn sure there were traffic cops somewhere not too far away running a speed trap. To protect and to serve, my ass. More like "to collect and if you're lucky, to serve" these days. It's very sad that LEOs are prevented from doing their traditional roles, in the name of budget cuts and revenue generation.

 

[bucky]

Now go after the old bag for diminished value and loss of use while the bike is in the shop. That should add another $1500 or so.

Some old bag coasted into the back of my 07 yamaha vstar 1300. Never said she was sorry or anything but she did say she was yapping on her cell phone and didn't realize she was moving forward slowly. Slight crease in the back fender. After admitting it to the local police over the phone, she had the gall to tell me it was my word against her's. Go figure. She kind of shut up about the denying it after I reminded her she just admitted it over the phone to the cops.

I stuck it to her. Cost about a grand to replace the fender and rear light, plus loss of use for the week in the shop at about $100/day plus about $1,200 for diminished value. Let me know if you need any info on who I used for the diminished value claim. Cost $100. They were good, fast and accurate. Took about half hour to fill out form and mail/fax to them with the estimate of repairs.

Good luck