Reddit have you ever caused a car accident If you have liability only or low coverage you might be forced to claim against the other party anyway. A horse? Maybe a couple cows? You're basically king of all humanity unless the cops pull you over. They make you an offer of what their guidance says is fair. After driving a little bit more than 750,000kms during the 21 years I've been driving. His head was still in his helmet. i was at a stand still yielding to two lanes of heavy traffic moving at 80km/h during morning rush (no free flow lane, direct merge). I haven't been hit but have had plenty of near misses. Share Sort by: Related Reddit Ask Online community Social media Mobile app Meta/Reddit Website Information & communications technology Technology forward back. But once I needed to go somewhere and someone was on bike on WRONG SIDE so he hit my bike so I was swearing 𤏠at him lol whoops đ¤ˇââď¸ mainly coz he was in wrong and had just had my bike fixed that day urgh! Tell the selling dealer youâd like to take it for a PPI if you put a deposit on the car and Pending a good PPI youâd buy the car. If you If they DO file a report, you might get a ticket for not calling the police after an accident, but even that might get dismissed (as long as you don't ignore it) if you can show your insurance is taking care of everything. One would have most certainly killed me had I been on a motorcycle. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Like I said I have had my vehicle damaged so fuck that bitch she had her chance to do the right thing. But there is always a chance you will have an accident, a car might pull out on your, there could be a diesel spill you just don't see in Never caused a car to hit another, but have "caused" pedestrian incidents. Depends on what exotic cars are in your area and you are commonly driving around. He died of a pericardial tamponade about two hours later. the accident was caused by someone who wanted to make a turn from the center lane Not caused, But I braked heavily once for a idiot who kept tail gating me only to watch him swerve onto the other side and almost have a head on collision, Letâs say he didnât tail hate me for much longer i have been in 4. I guess I could've helped but I had no idea he needed any support since it was so long since the last time we spoke. Been in. ) I was just in my first car accident earlier and it was pretty bad. I don't even remember what I told people at school about the Skip-It but I just said "you should see the other guy" after the crash. I had glass sticking out of my forehead and had cut my arm down to the muscle. I wasnât hit by a car but i did hit my own brother, if that counts, i was 15 and didnât have a license, but i remember getting a call stating that my best friend apparently had some seizure or some shit, i was so scared, i cared about her and loved her so much, my parents werenât home, neither were my siblings, i had to get to the I was in a very similar spot a couple years ago. You should carry as high of limits as you can afford. Since you never forget your first: 55 year old male in cardiac arrest. My grandma used to have one. If the driver is uninsured but the car belongs to someone else who Vehicle crashes can be a very bad thing. That almost caused a pretty nasty accident. A person had stopped at a red light before turning right, and i guess they didn't think to look for any pedestrians, or just thought I was far enough out that they could go. If a car is totaled. Though I spent most of my childhood having panic attacks in the backseat that we were going to crash and that I'd lose my parents. If someone behind you seems to be wanting to go faster, pull over and let them pass. ADMIN MOD I almost caused a car accident . Still not a car accident, because the accident itself isnât a car. This is Reddit's very own solution-hub. The boat apparently left its trailer and came down on the guy that caused the accident, because he was crushed to death. It was a country town and it was not covered up. Take care of your mental health. If that driver was any less attentive, I probably would have totaled mine and the other guy's car. I have caused two of the accidents and been hit twice. I was turning left, and supposed to yield, but the car in front of me just turned and I turned after them without thinking. I just canât believe I ran the light. Through your own collision coverage, if you have it, or through the other vehicles insurance, if there is any. Almost killed because of someones ignorance. If he was expecting you to pull over and confront you then thatâs on him, not you. You had a 30 day return period during which you could have run a Carfax report or had it inspected by an independent shop. Definitely insurance premium would go high but you can always earn more money to cover it but imagine if you had a broken limb in the accident or someone in the other car was injured ! That would have been the worst right? Thank the almighty (or your fate) that you all came unscathed in the accident. The guy who caused the accident was standing against his van talking to bystanders. after you do that for the first time you start noticing all the dents bumps and scratches on other peoples cars and realize its way more common than The accidents I've personally been involved in were rear-end accidents while I was at a complete stop. The above assumes you have good insurance coverage. I was in an accident, was ruled my fault because of how I answered the cop 3 minutes after being in a fuckinga auto accident. If you only have property damage, you have two ways to collect. motorcycle. Also, if stress causes you to ram a vehicle into others, please don't ever drive. The vehicle that hit him came up over the hill going too fast to see them. My eyes were on the road, but my thoughts were elsewhere. If you have, I would recommend doing some refresher research about defensive driving. Really glad youâre ok. It was a very small accident and both car were fine. There is nobody out there who makes zero mistakes while driving ever. If you disagree with the offer you can write a formal demand letter but you need to have good reasons for getting a higher offer. People wreck cars every single day. If you haven't, make sure you get your insurance claim filed, admit your responsibility, and let them take care of it. Get a car with traffic assist cruise control or/forward collision warning if you can afford it. I was sitting at my lab desk, near a door that's never opened to the lab next door, when all of a sudden I hear a loud SHATTER and almost immediately I'm hit with a wave of noxious fumes. I'm on my 3rd car now. TL;DR: Caused an accident, totaled my girlfriendâs parentâs car, another car, and $30,000 in electrical equipment. Even race car drivers have to continuously practice and hone their skills. Itâs so freaking loud I canât stand it. Unfortunately your premiums are likely to go up by quite a bit unless you have accident forgiveness. Had the car turned over sideways, I wouldn't be telling you this story today. My point is, we all sometimes have those moments where we do something completely stupid. it felt like the metal of my car crunched for 3 minutes when in reality it was only about 6 seconds. Something like this happened to me, but luckily the shop I NAL. It won't take more than an extra 5 minutes in most cases to get where you're going and you'll be safer and less stressed by doing so. Only accident I've ever caused and I've made sure to not drive like a douche just because I thought nobody was around. The boat wound up in the ditch. ill never forget the car driver screaming in distress either. I phoned my dad at 7 in the morning. Twice, accidentally. I personally know people who have totaled multiple cars and or bikes. Paralegal in NY. Ever since that day, I've had this massive fear that I'll somehow cause an accident, not notice, and just drive off because I didn't know. Won't get into a ton of detail but was t-boned over Thanksgiving. New comments cannot be posted. Anyway, she was a young girl with a rescue dog, I had no chance. ADMIN MOD I didn't take picture of at fault accident, now they are saying I caused more damage! Late last night during a thunderstorm I slowly backed into a car that was illegally Parents bought me a new car after being accepted to a university. I did it actively for about 8 years, both career and volunteer. become a regular visitor at r/roadcam and r/idiotsincars you will learn a LOT about all the types of drivers on the road and all the possibilties that ensue most commonly when sharing with the road with other drivers. It can help reduce insurance costs which will go up with another accident (if you have car insurance ik some states donât require it), and can help teach about defensive driving. The worst was when was in the back seat of a buddies car and a lady ran a red light so we t-boned her car in the middle of an intersection. Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games When the police came, they said the same thing- âlook, itâs not your fault, you need to get back behind the wheel and build your confidence again because sometimes shit just happensâ. The parked car was a cop car. I've never been in a bad accident and I am very weary about other people driving as a passenger. Jesus, that hit me hard. Thanks to the quick reactions of the other driver, a crash was avoided, and I almost caused a car accident yesterday by pulling out into traffic that must have been going faster than I thought. I was driving and about to turn left. When I traded it in 3 years later - the dealer showed me the clean reports. The one where my buddy blew through a stop sign at a T intersection and crashed us into a ditch. its 2m after a junction that is very restrictive, so i think the driver was very distracted by a car approaching from her left - you need to come right to the boundary to allow other cars past - its a very poor junction with a zebra crossing. A meter more to the right and I'd most likely be dead by now. When it happened, I had a panic attack thinking I might have killed someone, even though the accident wasn't that bad in retrospect. I can say I have been in 4 or 8 car accidents depending what do you consider a car accident: 3 crashes were my fault, only one of them was Lunatic. Nobody was injured but one man reported it was the smoothest landing he'd ever experienced. Traffic kept flowing normally, my car itself wasn't hit, and I didn't hear any impacts, but to this day I still don't know if there was anyone in the lane that I partially swerved into or not. My first accident, I was 18, was driving an '84 Volvo (basically a steel brick) and rear ended a Honda Accord hatchback at maybe 20-25 mph. Did CPR, got him back but during the pumping I broke some of his ribs and one of them penetrated the heart. Hopefully you get a lawyer that can fight this for you. Yellow car owners, do you ever consider the accumulative pain caused as a result of your car? I am of course refering to the time honoured, yellow car game. Some of you must have been in a car wreck while trying to add to your spank bank. For instance, you might be told your insurance company will only pay up to $1,000 to file a report if you have been involved in an accident with another car. A lady infront is dangerously attempting to make five lane changes in a very slow manner, causing all cars behind to brake heavily and beep. Oramorph at night as well as literally 12 other pills. Yes. Luckily, there were little to no injuries during both events. Being in a position to see around the car in front of you and in a position to easily avoid cars is important. I had a car hit me that pushed me into another car, wrote mine off and she wasnât insured but I had comprehensive so it wasnât my problem, she was dodging calls and contact by both insurance companies and then tried harassing me wanting details for her âinsurance companyâ but she didnât know the towie told me she wasnât insured so I told her to A car was driving towards us on the street and my mom told me to drive into it because it would be their fault for the accident since they were going the wrong way on the street. If you're ever in a big accident, just shut up or lie and say what you think someone wants to hear until your memory coalesces. Iâve had several incidents where Iâve nearly been in an accident: thatâs the reality of driving a vehicle. That works in a lot of situations. Your insurance has a duty to defend you and pay for a lawsuit settlement or judgement up to the contractually agreed upon amount, and usually plaintiffs (people suing other people) will only look to collect whatever the defendant's (the person And this is true reason why if you EVER touch a random persons blood you need to go to the hospital immediately and get vaccines and medication to prevent the possibility of HIV or hepatitis, at least until the person is blood tested. Cost me $550, and had to get a New Zealand drivers license. There I was practising all the breathing and tummy exercises (my husband and I practised together) and when the big day finally came, I remember that I had spent the week satisfying a huge variety of edible cravings. If someone had hit their car and stayed to deal with the damage, it wouldnât matter how âsorryâ the person was, I bet theyâd be mad as hell and still make them pay. I was not wearing a seat belt. Still, worth a look maybe. the second one i was 15 or 16. Don't get me started on non-accidents. Top Posts Reddit . Four in my car and four in someones else. âââ Has anyone every had to go to court because they are being sued by someone regarding a car accident? Hi, Iâm an insurance defense paralegal (I spent 10 years doing exclusively motor vehicle accidents) and just so happened to have my own not at fault accident where I netted 6 figures. Locked post. Several years ago I was in a bad car accident and ever since Iâve had tinnitus in my right ear. 12 Rule #2: once you're on the road, you have to take care of 5 vehicles at the same time: the one in front of you, the one behind you, the ones to the left and right and your own car/bike. Fingers crossed I won't be getting another car any time soon. I nearly hit the other car while making the turn. And when the ambulance finally got there they made me walk to the gurney. Or, you might not have heard anything from the other party if you've been in a car accident. I then realized there was a car going straight You dont need to feel guilty. Most insurance companies actually have in fine print that they will not accept any claims made via illegally driving, which includes DUI, racing, and etc, and is often why people who get hit with DUI and caused a massive accident (like killing someone or etc) file bankruptcy, because their insurance will not have any part of it, and they have to out of pocket the entire bill, which most In most modern car that accident wouldnât have happened. I saw a motorcycle turning onto the road I was driving on out of the corner of my eye. I was wearing only a swimsuit and sneakers. I have had a lot of close calls but have never wrecked because of looking. Both cars where totaled. You call them. But if youâd rather go against literally all good advice and admit fault upfront, by all means let us know how youâre doing financially. for me, since i was rear ended, time slowed the second after he hit me. accident prone. I just wanted to disappear. They will reduce your chances of being in an accident and the gear will reduce your injuries if you do crash. i could see my face going towards my steering wheel because my seat belt didnât catch me. Over the typical driving lifetime you should have a total of three to four accidents Of course, the person you caused injury to and who has a judgement against you would get notice of the bankruptcy filing just like every other creditor, and would have the opportunity to appear at the 341 meeting of the creditors in order to ask the Judge / trustee to make you pay it / not allow the debt to be discharged, but that is pretty My guess is that, since the car was only a few months old, it was under warranty and somehow it must have been included (either that or when she was in another accident - she had a different colored car which was a loaner - it got repaired with the other damage). I'd go with 250/500/250. Iâm 26 and this is the first time Iâve ever crashed my car. i was never the driver just the passenger. getting into an accident can happen to anyone, all it takes is you or somebody not paying attention for even just a single But ever since my accident my little sister had been driving the car with one hand. I'm so sorry that you have to remember that and, as strange as this may sound, that you had to have your life change so drastically and without warning. You are ok to leave the scene. Iâm 23 and Iâve been driving for about 6 years now. I hope you don't feel guilty anymore but I can understand your issues you have riding in cars while other people drive. I wish I could say I havenât but I have, multiple times actually, the first one was a really close family friend of mine who I was gonna go see and meet up after a long time of being mostly phone and text chatting and right before my flight down they died while I was talking to them on the phone and they got into a rather long car wreck with if I canât remember like 5-6 cars, the Decapitated head from a pedestrian struck vehicle accident. I caused a car accident. The anxiety is another story. Nobody got hurt. Exposed femur after a women collided with an abandoned vehicle on the highway. It was dark out and I had to make a left turn from a two lane road. I still have flashes of a moment 7 years ago when I came extremely close to hitting a pedestrian when I failed to yield on a left turn. However, the law might have been changed recently. There's a high correlation between tinnitus and TBIs, and there's a high percentage of people who have been in a 'bad car accident' that have TBIs. I'm sorry. Has anyone else ever ran a red light on accident? I have been in eight accidents. First Accident (1 year ago)- I was stopped at a stop light Have you ever caused a car crash? Theyâre relatively common and over the course of decades, I assume itâs a likely experience. If two humans have sex in a car and get accidentally pregnant, thatâs just an accident inside of a car. He pitched up in his old holey pajamas. Driving on a major street and merging into the left-turn lane. If you're trying to rationalize your need to feel the wind in your hair with supporting comments from internet strangers, I can't give them to you. It felt like I did everything wrong. will find out; we have entire teams dedicated to investigating rideshare. I instantly had a puckered butthole. Pre-purchase inspection- the best $50-$100 you could ever spend! Personally, I've always tried to avoid cars with any accident history. She was in my front passenger seat and started screaming at me when I entered the intersection. The #1 subreddit for Brits and non-Brits to ask questions about life and culture in the United Kingdom. Only do it if youâre really serious and this is the only thing that would be holding you back, otherwise itâs a waste of your time and money as well as the dealerships time and not being able to show that car Knock on wood, but never been in an accident, a few speeding tickets and parking violations but no accidents, and thatâs probably due to hyper-vigilance. Your post would have been correct had you said, âyou will most likely NOT be charged and put in jailâ when involved in an accident resulting in death. my ex was backing out of a parking spot once and hit a kinda expensive car and just left. The guy on the bike looked very similar to my bf. I checked my mirrors and blind spot, but not well enough. This may sound fake but here we go I was going to climb a mountain with my mum and a lady whom had been drinking comes around the corner and doesnât stop hitting a funeral truck breaking both her legs and the dead man/casket comes flying out of the car due to the glass surrounding it me/mom get out and pull her out because it was smoking 000 was called and Iâm an 18 year old girl in the US. It's funny how many drivers think you hitting the car with your palm is the equivalent of dropping an atomic bomb. I can update after if anyone is interested. Accordingly, I've accumulated a decent batch of stories. Most CNAs I know are working multiple jobs simply to pay their bills. Then with the panic came the pain. As a lone woman in a car, you donât Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. My point being this is something you gotta move past and realize itâs OK, even if you feel like shit rn. Call your insurance company to report the accident, ask if they will file the appropriate paper work with the police/ DMV. Accidents tend to create injuries you'd never expect. I had a major accident in my car covered by insurance - $13000 in repairs - and the shop that did the work never reported it to Carfax or Autocheck. I also passed an accident once where a motorcyclist had lost control and decapitated himself on a sign. I believe many automakers now are getting rid of that functionality due to the chip shortage. She wrote me (and my mom who was teaching me at the time) a $5000 check to get my car fixed and begged us not to call the cops. Unlike my accident, his car had a dashcam. A car crash when it was snowing like hell. Just take the serious lesson and rest in the relief that everything is OK. Made sure to add uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage. While it's possible for moderate damage to be repaired to factory standards, insurance companies make it VERY unlikely. I tapped the car in front of me barely at all, but knew I'd have to get out. However if you are broke and just make ends meet - nobody is going to come after you. I was driving to get me and my bf food. If they do not, go to your DMVs website and file the accident report paperwork. I found out the next day that the guy who had died was one of my best friend's girlfriend's dad and the guy who caused the accident had killed someone in an auto accident years before while on drugs. I have no idea how I failed to notice the car, I must have been on another planet. She thought maybe we could total our car and get a new one, paid for by their insurance. Yea, anytime a vehicle is blocking you from vision you have to assume they are 100% unaware of your existence. I had a plan with a friend, and my mom was running late. An emotional support community for those who have been affected by car accidents. when i first started driving i accidentally hit a parked carâs side mirror and just kept going. This is important. Think the car just didn't see me as he didn't even hit his brakes. The closest to a car accident I've ever been in was when I opened the door too hard at a gas station and hit the door on a concrete post. Let's say you pick up your car and the paint on the damaged section doesn't match or your repaired door catches when you close it or you have any one of many issues that arise after body work. She was in a small enough car to completely hide in my blind spot even when I looked over my You didnât crash, you waved sorry and you carried on. . It was a stupid impulsive decision, my child was in the car I Yao, 21, a student at the Xi'an Conservatory of Music, ran into cyclist Zhang Miao while driving his Chevrolet Cruze at around 10:30 p. For miles we were trying to figure out what could have caused such a huge volume of what we assumed to be guts. This is the reason every insurance company ever asks if you use your vehicle for ridesharing They have a doctor and someone else to also testify that there is no way her injuries were caused by the accident. After a head on collision. They have more than enough tools to locate the other driver and to attempt to recover the damages caused to you and your vehicle. I usually consider myself a pretty good driver. I usually take a swipe at the car with an open palm or scream at the driver. Car accident caused my tinnitus . Similar to r/ptsd, but specifically for trauma from motor vehicle accidents. I now have anxiety when I see cars prematurely pulling out to turn and when I am the passenger in another person's car. Luckily, the car was able to quickly switch into the other lane to avoid me and I got back over FAST. But some can be just as horribly funny! Mine would have to be from this last winter here in southern Ontario. Back in 2006 I went into labour with my first baby and I was fully advised of what to expect. well you might have to as these things are never simple. And can you believe the amount of comments that are like âdonât let it ruin your mental health! Youâre a good person!â Again, if you have assets and you think you might ever be at fault in a car accident, it might be a good idea to have a better than average coverage such as 100/300. The mailbox flew and went through a parked cars window, he went over the bars and slammed the sidewalk bike landed on top of him. If drug or alcohol impairment is immediately detected by the responding officer, or the surviving driver deliberately caused the accident and itâs facially apparent that is the case, the During both accidents, cars pulled out of neighborhood entrances/exits and drove straight into my side - while I was driving about 45mph. And if anyone complains, their answer is the laughably ridiculous âbut we canât see anything while we drive! You have to assume we canât see you at all!â No one was injured, and my car took more damage than theirs. But then a car having sex with a human and preggo is a vehicular-related accident. 44M subscribers in the AskReddit community. When the vehicle hit the truck, the pipes flew threw the windshield and pierced the guy or at least looked like they were pierced in him. it would be interesting to see the comparison of fatalities caused by mechanical failure for both cars and Traffic comes to a complete stop on 75, we could see lights ahead so we figured it was an accident. It was on my own street, taking a left turn I take several times every single day. Well two years after the accident the other Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games My car was totalled and I didn't have the money for a new one. Look to see a vehicle directly in front of us get nailed by a speeding car. However, if you think the other driver might decide to lie - and tell their insurance company that you caused the accident; or if they decide to add to the damage after you leave to get more from insurance; then you may want the backup of a police report. About two days ago I was going through the city and a woman walked straight across the road as I was accelerating from a set of lights, I was going fast enough that I could've slapped her ass, but instead I rev-bombed her, she got a fright and jumped sideways onto the But itâs okay. They arenât out to screw you, just donât let them rush you either. No, a car accident is when two cars have sex inside a human and accidentally get pregnant. And I remind her to stop but she wonât listen. She had been in so many accidents that she no longer had insurance because she couldn't afford it. All of which looked like they had never been in an accident and then you go to service them And that's when the fun starts. I had an accident recently where my car is totaled and my insurance determined I'm not at fault. Iâve found that having a good lane position is one of the best things to avoid close calls/crashes. When we got back they were still out there and who I assume was the guy whose car had been hit was out there now and there was another Albany PD car, campus security and one very upset young woman. I hit it and the car turned end over end for 150 feet. r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. That is a good example of an incident where you would not have been at fault in the crash, but by being defensive you avoided the accident all its okay, we all freak out when this happens at least once. Like 80% of Americans have been in collision, but I couldnât tell you what percent have been the cause of a collision. Fearing that Failing to take certain steps or saying the wrong things can put a car accident claim in jeopardy, often leaving injury victims with less than they deserve or, possibly, with no compensation at In a Reddit post, user alligatorprincess007 posed the question: "How many car accidents have you been involved in here in San Antonio?" Since the post went live on Sunday, August 27, it Busy interstate, switching lanes. The whole time A Milli by Lil Wayne was blasting over my cars speakers. You're going to miss your car, but if you lose it, it was better to lose the car than to lose IANAL, but I have worked at a car accident litigation firm. If you're in the UK, I think you can make a Freedom of Information request re: the footage they would have of you. I feel so humiliated. Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games Would need to be careful with statute of limitations and such. (I donât have my own car yet so my mom lets me use hers sometimes. I had a car accident one morning. The police man who stopped to help said it was unlucky that I was in an estate car because it was likely the length of the car that caused me to hit the diesel and slide off considering all of the other cars that were making the turn fine. Parts have shifted and seem fine after the accident but 20K miles later they are rubbing on hose lines and causing Have you ever tried to find out whether some girl had actually died in that spot in the past, before you had your accident? So I did the old, âhave you tried turning it off and back on?â Can you imagine my shock when it actually fucking worked? Hehe. Worst was I hit a patch of black ice, lost control of my car, drove over the side walk and when I went back into the road, a vehicle tried to go around me and drive into oncoming traffic, but I ended up t-boning his car, his whole passenger side was smashed in, but my car had zero damage, luckily no injuries for either parties 35 votes, 115 comments. Computers, modems, cars, printers, even those old huge If not, i would encourage you to take it now. He keep ranting and calling bad name and shotung like we destroyed his car. Honestly, it happens! You made a mistake, and you learned from it, that's the important part. A driver made a right turn on red and pulled in front of a biker who was probably doing near the 50-mph speed The entire accident couldn't have taken more than a few secondsI blew a steer time on the interstate and the car went dead left into a retaining wall. So, when she finally came home, I took the car and tried to go a little faster than usual to not be late. I have a terrible story to relate. As I'm unbuckling, I see a State Trooper get out of the car; he was in his personal vehicle. Apart from medical injury (minor) the accident has caused You can get information about any car accident you might have gotten into. I have been around a handful of wrecked cars. But Last year I was almost killed in a crash caused by a drunk driver that hit the car I was in Head on. If everyone is ok, both cars are drive able and you have taken down all information. m. You'd have to be able to specify where you'd be and when, so they could ascertain, specifically that it was you for the footgae you're claiming. You might be happy with the offer. One month later, mom takes my car to go get my brother a haircut. We're Reddit's central hub for vehicle-related discussion, industry news, reviews, projects, DIY guides, advice, stories, and more. The vast majority of people have symptoms gradually resolve within 3 months. the crash was their fault but on paper it was your fault 100%, you being not insured meant you should not be on the road, by you being on the road you caused the accident. I didnât have a stop sign, but the road I I was in a friend car once and he hit a car before him while we were trying to pass a heavily traffic street. Bolts no longer line up after you remove things. It was a massive accident, knocked the motor off the mounts, broke the transmission, split the floor pan open under the driver's seat, twisted the car so hard that the rear window popped out Thank you for sharing your story! The first car accident I was ever in, I was a pedestrian who wound up on the hood of a car that failed to stop at a crosswalk. Used to be a claims adjuster for auto collisions. I just took the turn like a zombie, completely oblivious to the fact that there was a car in a collision path. u/dean_of_gcc is right in that that's the first call you need to make. So if you got your license at age 16, the odds are quite good that you'll experience some kind of crash by the time you're 34. I was in my early 20s and was falling asleep at the wheel (it was late night and I had taken a girl for food). In that split second, I couldn't believe it, but there was no avoiding it. I did a ride-along with the fire department as part of my 911 dispatcher training and I got to run a call of a vehicle vs. true. I thought I had checked, but clearly hadn't. 9 years. We invite users to post interesting questions about the UK that create informative, good to read, insightful, helpful, or light-hearted discussions. If you file shortly after a judgement, and claimant #2 comes out of left field just before SOL is up and files, that new judgement may or may not be dischargeable if the original bankruptcy is already approved. Good luck No accidents, and only one near-accident- until today. I have seen some shit on the road. What percent chances do you have for surviving a car crash because I've survived like 8 (because most car crashes are not extremely bad). Didn't call the police. Rule #2 includes that you have to control your own vehicle at any given moment and that it has to be in a perfect technical condition. A wrong way crash where the car going the wrong way crashed head on with several card at an intersection. I was confused why he would be out on his bike when I was getting food. But everything happened so fast. She like, bought it by accident or something, as it was the only one with the specs she wanted. I ran into more bad luck that made my car crash feel like forever ago, and I have an appointment for myself scheduled tomorrow. Yes, it could have been much worse, but now you know and you will never make that mistake again. Only a bit of scratch on the car before us but the driver was a maniac. Been 13 months, and I am still recovering from the Brain damage. Witnesses say it was the most dramatic accident they had ever seen. Yeah, I died in one last year, unsurprisingly reddit is the only social No I haven't,always would have a DD whenever we went out. ? my asshole friend was speeding in the rain and we hydroplaned and rolled over into a ditch and the car was upside down If it counts there was this dude who I didn't speak to for 5 years and then he was found dead. Worse, my sisters were in the car as I drove. Well, it turns out that there's a huge issue with them, in that no matter how cautious and attentive you are, you're still vulnerable to people around you being idiots. You havenât ruined anything. u/chaysemaclair82 is right, this will actually make you an even better driver, so donât be overly hard on yourself. I had Hot Yoga to go to. He only injured his wrist. The second was a car accident, thanks airbag. I was in my first at-fault accident after having nothing on my record for 15 years, and since I had just switched insurance due to a move and my old insurance not being available, I had no accident forgiveness. Advice Received About 10 minutes ago, I was sitting at a red light when it turned green. I run out of my lab to the door of the lab next door, and see through the door window the lab's PI walking away as fast as possible but having trouble because her shoes were melting and In a car nope. The first was when my sibling was swinging around a Skip-It by the ring. If you've ever played racing games in cockpit view, and that helpless feeling of knowing you're about to slam into the wall or Take a course, and watch close calls/crash videos so you can start identifying the warning signs that the people who crash donât see. How long ago was the accident? It is normal to have posttraumatic stress symptoms or an "acute stress reaction" to car accidents, even when no one is physically injured. It sounds like you've been given a ticket or charged with a crime. That limit is very low and as you are potentially seeing, multiple people possibly injured will go right by that amount. Suicide. Members Online ⢠flower124. TIL the average US driver will file a claim for a collision about once every 17. I feel like never touching a car again, honestly. We got hit from the side and over to the other lane where a truck luckily just hit us on the far, far side of the car. On a bike somewhere sure. The person you crashed in is not hurt (since you said) and wont sue you or anything else. Don't beat yourself up too much. Have you ever caused a car accident? Archived post. It ALWAYS gets their attention. Am I crazy for not wanting to get in a car where the driver only drives with one hand? I was in an accident 2 months ago and the other driver was driving with one hand which was the main cause of the accident. I now fully support the checkpoints, and more enforcement for drunks. If you admit fault upfront, the âvictimâ can now take advantage of you and your insurance by claiming more damages than actually experienced and you have limited recourse given you admitted fault. Can't be overstated. Got her insurance info. First and only (knocks on wood) accident. Reply reply Just the other day, I nearly hit a car because I didn't look. We didn't have the greatest relationship but he still came to check on me without even stopping to change. a car went through a stop sign and sideswiped us and it messed my back up pretty bad. Let me just say I totally understand how you feel. I feel better about the financial aspect. It sounds like you have crappy and selfish parents. Have you ever got in a car accident caused by looking at a hot girl? Tell us the story. its a very poor zebra crossing. Luckily he hit towards the back of my car so even though the airbags deployed and I was spun out, the impact wasn't directly where I was sitting (so I came off totally physically unharmed, he was also completely fine). If you have assets, HIGHLY consider an umbrella policy. You can verify your email address on the Reddit Preferences page. Especially if you have a physical injury, which can manifest months after the accident. The truck that got hit had tons of small metal pipes on it. Every window in the car was destroyed. As the title says, I almost caused a car accident today, and it was completely my fault. Car wasn't totalled, I was fine, and I was already 22 years old. I've broken my nose twice and have had double black eyes each time. I was a fireman once. Additionally, you should plan to have to pay for the damages you caused. My dad was in a car crash and nobody got hurt but his insurance helped him. The potential for accidents is the worst thing about driving and sometimes we just have to kind of accept it, be as safe as possible and hope for the best Always get a lawyer before and never talk to the other sides insurance company EVER. The entire story that you recounted here should be more than enough information for the claims adjuster to start the process and to In the act of doing that, I must have let off the brakes a little and my car inched forward. Anybody who tries to claim otherwise should not be trusted to be behind the wheel of a car. If you have car insurance, youâre paying premiums for at least that coverage you should know this! Also, MI has a âmini tortâ statute that allows a person to sue an at-fault driver for up to $1000 in out of pocket expenses for collision. For example, you cannot use collision coverage to fix your vehicle if you don't have it on your policy, you'd have to claim against the other party's liability policy. on October 20 last year. technically you should of been the one who got the ticket too from the cops. Once we got moving, we start seeing chunky red shit smeared all over the road. I also watched a car speed through a round'a'bout the wrong way, lose it and do three decent barrel rolls into a big drain. All you just need to do is pay for the damages (or your insurance) that you caused but im telling you that you dont need to feel guilty. If you have any issues with verification, please contact reddit support at r/help, as subreddit moderators do not have the tools to aid with verification. The impact between the truck and mini van was so violent that it cracked the engine blocks, dumping oil all over the road. They will work together to box in cars, so youâll see one tiny compact car stuck with semis on three sides of them for miles. I might consider one with a single minor accident with a very thorough inspection. Had I been an experienced driver I might have avoided it but I full on hit her. When you have 14 patients to handle Looking back on it I can't believe it happened. The car flipped twice and caused driver and bro to pass out for a second. It was light, no one was hurt as it usually goes, but it definitely is embarrassing, especially when youâre at fault lol. I've been in 3 car accidents in the past 2 years. Another car was driving up, but I thought it was far enough away for me to make the turn. He was fine, bike was fine Everyone laughed, cops came back saw the carnage tazed my buddy and took him to jail for vandalizing a police car. Keep a good distance from the vehicle in front and don't have distractions like your phone out. Make sure you have FULL insurance coverage. the first one i was 13 and in the back seat. Totalled my car, totalled the Honda, AND caused damaged to the bumper of the truck in front of the Honda because the Thanks, and yeah, it was an absolute surreal experience. my sister was in a 3 car accident as the 3rd car involved and in no way at fault but both companies that would have been at fault were fighting saying she was, it took a lawyer to get them to back down. Reply reply However, your submission has been removed, because your account does not have a verified email. Wasn't drinking, texting, etc. If your stress is losing you sleep you really should see someone. Settle when you feel comfortable. You name it I've seen it. Now me, me on the other hand, I got fucked up. I was glad I called. If you don't feel better, consider talking to a counselor. I remember driving 130 miles during a blizzard that was sending cars into pits, I must have passed at And all these flakes in the comment section babying OP are fucking liars. I have done something similar on accident and also got T-boned (completely my own faultâpanicked and pulled out instead of just waiting) and I also felt the same guilt and shame As to how helpful a dashcam can be: Years after my accident, my husband t-boned a driver who had run a red light (thankfully no injuries!). I did get the ACV payment pretty quick from my insurance, however the other party's insurance has apparently not determined liability yet and still taking recordings of involved parties. You can be the safest, most defensive rider, wear all the gear and take all the advanced courses. nrjxerlf whgde oixlyuba vejt ixxunrn afuix xnrrh bggjlc whdqvmc ubkkbu