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Fantastic start to the day this morning. On my way to work from taringa, got stuck in a traffic jam. After 10 minutes of not moving, and no oncoming traffic, decided to do a U turn, only to get smashed into by a van going the wrong way in the opposite lane. Farken fantastic. And on top of that, the guy reckons it's not his fault as he had the right of way and i turned into him. So, now due to not having comprehensive insurance, i have a possible shitfight on my hands and may have to sue. I am hoping his insurance company will see the light of day and i wont have to sue them, as there is no possible way he can describe the accident in a light where he is not at fault.

Biggest pain in the ass is, i don't know when the hell i will get my car back. Might post up some pics tomorrow when it's light. Front right guard is gone, bonet has a kink in the corner, front bumper is nearly ripped off, my right headlight has replaced the grile's spot in the centre of the car. FMIC has copped a couple of dents as well. All in all, he did a great job of keeping me off the road. Luckily the cooler wasn't punctured, so was able to limp the car home, with the front guard scraping the wheel.

Can anybody recommend a decent workshop in the Toowoong area? Was thinking of asking them to order a gtr front bumper instead of my standard series two one. Depending on the company, they may do it. Hopefully they will order the right front mount, as i have one that uses the standard piping....

all in all, farken pissed off.

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hmmm sorry to hear...without credible witnesses, its ur word against the other and I doubt the other persons insurance company is gonna side you and pay you out...good luck. obviously this is not ur first acco....might I ask why you don't have full comp yet?

only have fire and theft. have been driving for 9 years without incident, so didn't get it, plus i am cheap.... well, i suppose that will teach me.

i just don't see how he will be able to explain what he was doing in a light that will make him seem not at fault. he was going the wrong way down the road, overtaking stationary cars. had a chat to the police, and they told me that (if the even happened as i told it) he is clearly at fault.

I have damage to the front right corner, and he has it to the right middle of his van. it happened on a single lane road (one lane each way), so i can't see how he would be able to explain how i ran into the right side of him without saying he was going the wrong way down the road.

not sure if the picture is really clear, as i don't really draw on computer much

traffic jam, so cars were not moving at all. literally. for about 5 minutes. so i then decided to do a u turn (hence my gay blinker drawn on), as i turned, he was in the wrong lane, going down the road, and he hit me. didn't see him, and didn't think to check behind me as i didn't expect anybody to be driving on that side. at least in that direction..

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i am hoping it will be just him at fault, as i got a fair few bent pannels on the car. went down to the police station, and was told that he would be clearly at fault, as long as the incident happened as i told it. so we shall have to wait and see.

messes up my week though. so pissed off.

First of all did you fill out a traffic accident report with the police, if not make it a priority to do so.

Second, witnesses would be good.

Take a photograph of the road where it happened.

Also where was the driver of the van think he was going down the wrong side of the road?

The best investment of any accident is One camera in your car, take photos of everything, damage to your car his car where it happened then draw a diagram on paper to present this to his insurance company, do the incident report that has be spoken of above, get as many witnesses as you can. Then you have a clear win, but at this stage it could go back your word against his.

Good Luck with it

police said that for the ammount of damage done to the car they usually don't fill out a report, but gave me his details and said he would speak with insurance or anybody else if needed.

He was cutting across traffic as he wanted to take a right turn approximately 15m in front of me. 4 or so cars ahead.

No witnesses :P

police said that for the ammount of damage done to the car they usually don't fill out a report, but gave me his details and said he would speak with insurance or anybody else if needed.

He was cutting across traffic as he wanted to take a right turn approximately 15m in front of me. 4 or so cars ahead.

No witnesses :P

The copper is just being a lazy bastard trying to get out of paper work, thats bullshit go into the closest station where it happened and ask for a traffic accident report to be filled out or go and see the copper who just passed you on to the next one.

When claiming for insurance you want an incident report.

police said that for the ammount of damage done to the car they usually don't fill out a report, but gave me his details and said he would speak with insurance or anybody else if needed.

He was cutting across traffic as he wanted to take a right turn approximately 15m in front of me. 4 or so cars ahead.

No witnesses :P

how did you manage to have no witnesses if traffic was banked up?

The copper is just being a lazy bastard trying to get out of paper work, thats bullshit go into the closest station where it happened and ask for a traffic accident report to be filled out or go and see the copper who just passed you on to the next one.

When claiming for insurance you want an incident report.

Definately get an accident report. It is essential in explaining your argument. Cop was just being lazy. Fair enough if there was only a bit of paint exchanged but if dented panels and just about ripping your front bumper off that has got to be enough.

Hope everything works out for you.

we pulled into a side street, and no farker came out. was too busy checking out the damage on my car to look for a witness. slipped my mind. wasn't exactly rational. i thought i was doing well by keeping myself from choking him.

chatting to the insurance again tomorrow, so may have to get a police report. getting quotes for the damage repair tomorrow so once i know how much it will cost to fix the cops may have to get involved if it is over 5k

i would think that the other guy would be at fault for using the other lane to speed down.....for all he knows, you could ahve been turning right. The question is, if you were turning right is it your right of way or his right of way. Id think its your right of way.

March down to the police station and put in a report def. If you car was that damaged by some moron who thinks that it was a one way street with 2 lanes, you shoudl be ok im thinking.

edit: did you check your mirror too? Cos the other driver might use that against u in some way or form

we pulled into a side street, and no farker came out. was too busy checking out the damage on my car to look for a witness. slipped my mind. wasn't exactly rational. i thought i was doing well by keeping myself from choking him.

chatting to the insurance again tomorrow, so may have to get a police report. getting quotes for the damage repair tomorrow so once i know how much it will cost to fix the cops may have to get involved if it is over 5k

Ive seen front bars for less than $200 bucks and people selling wrecked skylines. Shop around first you could probly do most of the repairs yourself.

And once again there doesnt have to be a set $$$$$$$ limit to fill out an accident report if there is an insurance claim being made.

Its like if your house is broken into and your camera gets stolen. You want to make a claim, you must notify the police and make a report.

Same as a traffic accident if the other party is saying that he is not responsible.

hey if its any consilation my old girl was coming home from work today and got run off the road, pretty serious accident, bent chasis, shopping basket broken, horn snapped straight off and worst of all some homeless dude stole her safety vest and flag. i dont think she has the option of turtle or rabbit anymore. could some one help out and post some details of a quality workshop please

thanks Adam

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