I've been in a car accident
#46
Re: I've been in a car accident
For this new car, i was told the same, until I own it, I can't arrange insurance which is a bugger. It is strange compared to the UK because I would never have driven without insurance, but yes, over here there isn't such emphasis on that. But as I stated again for the record, I had the quote number, it was just a case of going in, getting the form signed and handing over the cash.
Owen had a crash before christmas, not a major one, and no one hurt, it just puts a downer on things for a bit
It can only get better from here on in, so keep smiling (even if it makes your ribs hurt)
#47
Re: I've been in a car accident
have to put it down to one of lifes little things he/she likes to throw at us to try us out and see what we do
Owen had a crash before christmas, not a major one, and no one hurt, it just puts a downer on things for a bit
It can only get better from here on in, so keep smiling (even if it makes your ribs hurt)
Owen had a crash before christmas, not a major one, and no one hurt, it just puts a downer on things for a bit
It can only get better from here on in, so keep smiling (even if it makes your ribs hurt)
#48
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Re: I've been in a car accident
FYI Claire - her child was in the best possible car seat and she herself was belted in too. How would having car insurance or not have prevented any injuries? Please do tell, oh wise one. The dense among us eagerly await your response.
#49
Re: I've been in a car accident
I wouldn't drive around without insurance now over here but I did do until my husband had a prang in a supermarket carpark and we had $600 damage costs to pay out to the other persons insurance company. What was the other persons car like Littletoe ... was there much damage because you most likely will be liable for the costs of repair.
#50
Re: I've been in a car accident
I wouldn't drive around without insurance now over here but I did do until my husband had a prang in a supermarket carpark and we had $600 damage costs to pay out to the other persons insurance company. What was the other persons car like Littletoe ... was there much damage because you most likely will be liable for the costs of repair.
#51
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There wasn't even any damage to our car and it was only a bit of a supermarket carpark bump so will keep my fingers crossed for you
#53
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phew for british pounds
#54
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
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I think my point was ignored... my point was that having insurance or not, would not have changed in any amount at all (physical & emotional) how much damage was done to the people involved.
As Douglas Adams said in The Hitchhikers' Guide To The Galaxy (paraphrase coming up!): It's amazing how much people got upset over small green pieces of paper, because the small green pieces of paper themselves were quite happy!
Oh well... I'm off to bed. Just spent half the evening on the phone to agencies. Getting more and more frustrated. It's nearly midnight and I'm tired. Night night all.
As Douglas Adams said in The Hitchhikers' Guide To The Galaxy (paraphrase coming up!): It's amazing how much people got upset over small green pieces of paper, because the small green pieces of paper themselves were quite happy!
Oh well... I'm off to bed. Just spent half the evening on the phone to agencies. Getting more and more frustrated. It's nearly midnight and I'm tired. Night night all.
#55
Re: I've been in a car accident
I loved the book Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy .... your post made me giggle at the fabulously silly humour and alternative thinking in it
#56
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Joined: Jul 2006
Location: sumner, christchurch
Posts: 59
Re: I've been in a car accident
Glad your ok.
Is the driver of the other car ok, were they carrying any passengers? Must have been awful for them to be hit from the back with no warning.
Is the driver of the other car ok, were they carrying any passengers? Must have been awful for them to be hit from the back with no warning.
#57
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No they weren't and they're absolutely fine, they were driving a big 4wd, so they didn't even notice, it was just me in my beaten up old bugger that took the impact. Don't worry, I wasn't JUST concerned for MYSELF, I did follow up with the other person. Jesus, what is with you some of you? Doesn't anyone else have accidents? Am I the only one?? OK, I put my hand up, it was my fault, OK. Sorry I'm not as bloody perfect as everyone else
#58
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Joined: Jul 2006
Location: sumner, christchurch
Posts: 59
Re: I've been in a car accident
I was only asking if the other people were ok thats all.....
I know accidents happen and I'm just glad EVERYONE is ok.
I know accidents happen and I'm just glad EVERYONE is ok.
#59
Re: I've been in a car accident
No they weren't and they're absolutely fine, they were driving a big 4wd, so they didn't even notice, it was just me in my beaten up old bugger that took the impact. Don't worry, I wasn't JUST concerned for MYSELF, I did follow up with the other person. Jesus, what is with you some of you? Doesn't anyone else have accidents? Am I the only one?? OK, I put my hand up, it was my fault, OK. Sorry I'm not as bloody perfect as everyone else
Sounds like the other vehicle was a heavy 4x4 and well protected.
Stay positive