Hora - not a different era - a different planet. We know you are an alien from planet zarg.
Coyote - are you really expecting us to believe you wouldn't sue a car driver who caused you permanent damage?
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Anybody sued a pedestrian for walking out on you causing a crash/damage/costs?
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Posted 1 year ago #
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TJ, read the post again.
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Its just too mentally fatiguing speaking to the compo-culturists. Good day and all the best with your next claim.
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I have coyote - you seem to be saying that if the your injuries were just a couple of scars and similar to the bike you wouldn't sue?
That is plainly ridiculous. Genuine mistake or not ( no such thing driving IMO) - you have been injured thru no fault of your own and you let the driver off?
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hora - Member
Mind boggles. Was I brought up in a different era to some people on STW? Do I have old-world values?!
I have nothing against your values Hora, everyone differs, I do take it personal when you post on other threads to make me look like some claimer
but then again its just a forum which is why I'm giving as good as I get.I only asked about real life experiences but you thought it was funny to try to defame me and I do not take it lightly.
Don't get involved TJ, I do respect you, but I don't want anyone else to be targetted by STW posters and end up scrapping on the forum, you're a better person than that.
I'm having fun with Hora and his followers, but to be honest I'm getting bored (maybe he is) sinking to their level and I'm going out.
Hora YGM if you wish to have a one to one chat I'll be at Mountain Mayhem as you doubt my story, I'll only be too happy to chat and show you the evidence over a beer.
But if you still think I'm in the wrong thats fine I respect your view but try defaming me when you're not hiding behind your friends or a pc and I will do the same.
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I have coyote - you seem to be saying that if the your injuries were just a couple of scars and similar to the bike you wouldn't sue?
That is plainly ridiculous. Genuine mistake or not ( no such thing driving IMO) - you have been injured thru no fault of your own and you let the driver off?
Presumably you have never made a mistake? I envy you, I really do.
If I thought that some financial retribution was due, I would hope that I would be big enough to sort it out without resorting to solicitors.
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Ah - so you would go after the drivers insurance then?
Mistakes behind the wheel will normally have a cause such as not paying attention - hence never s genuine mistake but always negligent.
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Umm Coyote, I did try and even the ambulance crew said thats an expensive bike to crash in front of the parents who even said their kid ran out without looking and we're sorry.
When I rang them to exchange details they fobbed me off and told me they were not speaking to me for legal reasons.
If I was bruised and battered thats fine, I've been in accidents before it happens, but this one put me in hospital and out of pocket.
If you would like to give me £250 then I will not claim against them.
Funny thing is they are probably had legal advice and trying to sue me!
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I agree with Zaskar why should he be out of pocket? I am glad the kid is ok but the parents are responsible for keeping control of the kid (like you are with a dog) so claim off their insurance its why you have insurance.
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When I rang them to exchange details they fobbed me off and told me they were not speaking to me for legal reasons
Sorry, either you didn't make that clear or I didn't read it properly. Ultimately you were there, I wasn't. Good luck what ever you decide to do.
Oh, and I won't be writing any cheques out to you for £250. Unless you'll be selling some 130-140mm forks with a 20mm bolt through anytime soon?
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Ah - so you would go after the drivers insurance then?
I would hope to deal with the driver on a one to one basis without crying to a solicitor.
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Coyote - Member
Ah - so you would go after the drivers insurance then?
I would hope to deal with the driver on a one to one basis without crying to a solicitor.
You know I already posted that I tried and he was having none of it, put the phone down on me when I said we should swap insurance details in case the child was injured which he said was fine and just shaken, so don't even go there.
I know it sounds crappy, but to me its no different from a car or a pedestrian knocking me over.
If I was fine I wouldn't even think of claiming. But this was a big one and I was left out of pocket, I still might not go ahead if my insurance pays me out my helmet etc. I could claim for whiplash but I am MTFU about that its only mild. If I was paralysed then I would sue.
My insurance will pay out, and from the Police report my bike insurance will sue the parents regardless of what I do as they are paying me for the bike as an accident. Then they will try to recover their money off them without notifying me.
Should I not even claim for my damaged bike off my own insurance?
I may sound harsh but its not an easy thing to do but legally I am in the right and morally it sucks but its Insurance Vs Insurance; not me vs Parents out of spite.
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Coyote - Member
Ah - so you would go after the drivers insurance then?
I would hope to deal with the driver on a one to one basis without crying to a solicitor.
And if they tell you do go away?
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TandemJeremy - Member
Coyote - Member
Ah - so you would go after the drivers insurance then?
I would hope to deal with the driver on a one to one basis without crying to a solicitor.
And if they tell you do go away?
He'll pay out happily because he's nice bloke and maybe he'll pay me too and pay the driver who caused it as Coyote is a nice bloke...
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FFS, OK TJ if it makes you happy then yes I may involve the services of a solicitor. You were right, I was wrong. The compo culture is right and all car drivers are murdering bastards. I kneel at the alter of your smug superiority.
Zaskar, yes I try to be a nice guy.
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Coyote - Member
FFS, OK TJ if it makes you happy then yes I may involve the services of a solicitor. You were right, I was wrong. The compo culture is right and all car drivers are murdering bastards. I kneel at the alter of your smug superiority.Zaskar, yes I try to be a nice guy.
I don't think TJ is being smug but everyone is arguing a valid point.
He recognises you saying you will dust yourself off and ignore any minor clang but what if you were you involved in a big accident?
You say you wouldn't do anything but thank the driver or kid for putting you out of £1500?Sorry but I don't see that at all unless you are wealthy and can afford to do so.
And if you are, lend me £1500 and I won't even claim of myself so the insurance won't put everyones premium up. Yes the false claim culture is wrong.
Would you also say that to the soldiers who are claiming for serious injury from fighting the war in Afghanistan? That they are claiming extra for nothing but a lost limb? Maybe thank Abdul the Afghan for shooting well? Bloody Claim Culture.
ME: "Coyote can I have £1500?"
Coyote: "**** off!"
ME: "Does that mean no?" Most people are nice on here which I do think you are, but some are not which is a shame. I'm sorry if I have offended anyone including Coyote and even Hora.
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just seen the tags on this one
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