Worst luck today

ktr4nz · 06-15-2015, 08:50 PM

Hey guys
A month ago I got rear ended, it was a 3 way hit. Im still waiting for the panel beater to book my assessment but Anywho
This morning was driving home and a road sign fell down and the car infront of me ran it over
Which made it flip upwards along with the board, I couldn't dodge it so I ended up hitting it.
Car is dripping coolant and oil now

Just wanted to ask if you guys think it's worth repairing? Any other alternatives?

Cheers broskies.

ATTN · 06-15-2015, 09:22 PM

ah shit go bro, because its not your fault but no one really hit you, I'd imagin you'd still have to pay the insurance excess?

ktr4nz · 06-15-2015, 10:00 PM

@ATTN
Yeah I gotta pay the excess bro, two accidents in a month Zz.
This wouldn't be a write off yeah?

totti84 · 06-15-2015, 10:08 PM

Depends what the market value of the car is, and what mechanical repairs are needed.

If Pommie335i's damage was 5-6k, this could easily be written off depending on your insurer/repairer.

kOncept · 06-15-2015, 10:23 PM

How did the sign fall down? You can try contacting the department which manages the road. If their sign was poorly maintained causing it to fall down then you may have a case.

I have heard of a man making a claim that a piece of concrete fell off the bridge and chipped his windscreen. Although highly unlikely they paid for damages because it wasn't worth the time and money contesting it.

ktr4nz · 06-15-2015, 10:42 PM

@kOncept
I wouldn't have a clue, it was there unexpectedly.
It was one of those Y light post in the main roads actually haha. I went back to look and they're undertaking road works ATM.

ktr4nz · 06-15-2015, 10:45 PM

This bloody post lol.

ktr4nz · 06-15-2015, 11:02 PM

This bloody post lol.

kOncept · 06-15-2015, 11:34 PM

How did the car in front manage to hit that?
It's not like it's a packet of peanuts is it?

ktr4nz · 06-16-2015, 12:05 AM

@kOncept car infront was a fwd bro LOL.
Going at least 80km

DR-JEKL · 06-16-2015, 03:44 AM

get as many pics as possible!!!

You definately shouldnt have to pay for this, if that pole fell down and killed someone who would be liable? Write all the details down, did you get any witness's? and go and talk to a lawyer.

Most lawyer's dont charge a consultancy fee, but you definately should have a case

twenza · 06-16-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

get as many pics as possible!!!

You definately shouldnt have to pay for this, if that pole fell down and killed someone who would be liable? Write all the details down, did you get any witness's? and go and talk to a lawyer.

Most lawyer's dont charge a consultancy fee, but you definately should have a case

THIS, I cracked a rim once on a pot hole, explained that this pothole had gotten bigger over time and nobody fixed it, and council payed for a rim!

CashedUpBogan · 06-19-2015, 12:44 AM

Updates? Keen to know if Council coughs up

ktr4nz · 06-19-2015, 06:12 AM

I've taken my car to repair, but yeah I contacted the council who is responsible for the area yet again they refuse to accept the fact it was they're fault.
I could hire a lawyer for this open case.. Hmm

CashedUpBogan · 06-19-2015, 06:26 AM

You need to threaten legal action, show them your photos and give a full written statement, not just make a phone call.

ktr4nz · 06-19-2015, 06:29 AM

Haha yeah man I'm going to pop by Monday. But what can they do as my cars already in process of getting fixed?

CashedUpBogan · 06-19-2015, 06:45 AM

Get some legal council while you're out and about. I guess you send them the bill to pay for?

DR-JEKL · 06-19-2015, 06:54 AM

Your insurance co should be seeking the council etc to pay their repair bill, did you talk to your insurer about that?

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ktr4nz Muffler delete \| 19" Vertini magics \| CF splitter lip 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2005 330i e90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	Worst luck today Hey guys A month ago I got rear ended, it was a 3 way hit. Im still waiting for the panel beater to book my assessment but Anywho This morning was driving home and a road sign fell down and the car infront of me ran it over Which made it flip upwards along with the board, I couldn't dodge it so I ended up hitting it. Car is dripping coolant and oil now Just wanted to ask if you guys think it's worth repairing? Any other alternatives? Cheers broskies. Attached Images
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ATTN Major 96 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: 335 E92 DCT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	ah shit go bro, because its not your fault but no one really hit you, I'd imagin you'd still have to pay the insurance excess? __________________ Certified Australian
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ktr4nz Muffler delete \| 19" Vertini magics \| CF splitter lip 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2005 330i e90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	@ATTN Yeah I gotta pay the excess bro, two accidents in a month Zz. This wouldn't be a write off yeah?
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totti84 Major 116 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: N54 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i M Sport [0.00]	Depends what the market value of the car is, and what mechanical repairs are needed. If Pommie335i's damage was 5-6k, this could easily be written off depending on your insurer/repairer.
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kOncept First Lieutenant 37 Rep 303 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AUS iTrader: (0)	How did the sign fall down? You can try contacting the department which manages the road. If their sign was poorly maintained causing it to fall down then you may have a case. I have heard of a man making a claim that a piece of concrete fell off the bridge and chipped his windscreen. Although highly unlikely they paid for damages because it wasn't worth the time and money contesting it.
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ktr4nz Muffler delete \| 19" Vertini magics \| CF splitter lip 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2005 330i e90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	@kOncept I wouldn't have a clue, it was there unexpectedly. It was one of those Y light post in the main roads actually haha. I went back to look and they're undertaking road works ATM.
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ktr4nz Muffler delete \| 19" Vertini magics \| CF splitter lip 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2005 330i e90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	This bloody post lol. Attached Images
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kOncept First Lieutenant 37 Rep 303 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AUS iTrader: (0)	How did the car in front manage to hit that? It's not like it's a packet of peanuts is it?
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ktr4nz Muffler delete \| 19" Vertini magics \| CF splitter lip 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2005 330i e90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	@kOncept car infront was a fwd bro LOL. Going at least 80km
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DR-JEKL Major General 918 Rep 6,286 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	get as many pics as possible!!! You definately shouldnt have to pay for this, if that pole fell down and killed someone who would be liable? Write all the details down, did you get any witness's? and go and talk to a lawyer. Most lawyer's dont charge a consultancy fee, but you definately should have a case
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ktr4nz Muffler delete \| 19" Vertini magics \| CF splitter lip 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2005 330i e90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	I've taken my car to repair, but yeah I contacted the council who is responsible for the area yet again they refuse to accept the fact it was they're fault. I could hire a lawyer for this open case.. Hmm
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CashedUpBogan Lieutenant Colonel 284 Rep 1,808 Posts Drives: State Transit Bus Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	You need to threaten legal action, show them your photos and give a full written statement, not just make a phone call.
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ktr4nz Muffler delete \| 19" Vertini magics \| CF splitter lip 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2005 330i e90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	Haha yeah man I'm going to pop by Monday. But what can they do as my cars already in process of getting fixed?
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CashedUpBogan Lieutenant Colonel 284 Rep 1,808 Posts Drives: State Transit Bus Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Get some legal council while you're out and about. I guess you send them the bill to pay for?
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DR-JEKL Major General 918 Rep 6,286 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	Your insurance co should be seeking the council etc to pay their repair bill, did you talk to your insurer about that?
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