Crashed my car yesterday!

[[Am...]]

And it wasn't even my fault, not even a little bit. I went to register my kids for school (thank GOD they were not with me at the time!) I got it done and left the school. I was going back to work and this guy in a huge Dodge Ram came from a side street and plowed into the front of my car. I was not hurt, just had a bad headache afterwards (most likely from anxiety and stress)

 

And the stupid cop I called took the report, gave the guy a ticket, and did not even give me his insurance info! WTF and I was told I have to contact MY insurance and also go to court on Sept 12 and tell my side of what happened to the judge. WTF I did nothing wrong and now my car is smashed and un driveable.

 

One good thing is my BFF's dad has a wrecker and I got him to tow it to my house for free. They are like family to me we've been friends so long.

 

I still have to wait for the police report to get the guys info which is ridiculous. I was told 2-3 days. I don't want to claim it on my insurance, it was not my fault. So for now I am driving my dads extra vehicle.

 

UGH

[Guest [ba...]]

I'm sorry that this happened to you.  I'm glad you're OK.

 

In some locations, anybody involved in a collision must go to court.  A student that worked here last year had a similar accident.  She had to go to court, and was cleared of any/all error in the incident. 

[[Ti...]]

And it wasn't even my fault, not even a little bit. I went to register my kids for school (thank GOD they were not with me at the time!) I got it done and left the school. I was going back to work and this guy in a huge Dodge Ram came from a side street and plowed into the front of my car. I was not hurt, just had a bad headache afterwards (most likely from anxiety and stress)

 

And the stupid cop I called took the report, gave the guy a ticket, and did not even give me his insurance info! WTF and I was told I have to contact MY insurance and also go to court on Sept 12 and tell my side of what happened to the judge. WTF I did nothing wrong and now my car is smashed and un driveable.

 

One good thing is my BFF's dad has a wrecker and I got him to tow it to my house for free. They are like family to me we've been friends so long.

 

I still have to wait for the police report to get the guys info which is ridiculous. I was told 2-3 days. I don't want to claim it on my insurance, it was not my fault. So for now I am driving my dads extra vehicle.

 

UGH

 

Just reading this gave me anxiety. Omg j couldn't  cope right now

[[So...]]

Im glad your okay, but sorry you have to deal with this injustice. Hopefully it will be cleared up in court. Its so unfair.

[[4G...]]

Well done you for driving your dad's car and not letting it put you off driving. That is a real achievement. 

[[Am...]]

Thanks. I kinda felt like I had no choice though. It sucks because I drive by the spot where the accident happened frequently, its close to my house and on my route home. Think I will be taking a different route though.

 

Well done you for driving your dad's car and not letting it put you off driving. That is a real achievement. 

[[Am...]]

I don't know how I do it sometimes. I think back to where I was a little over a month ago, I could not leave the house or drive at all.

 

And it wasn't even my fault, not even a little bit. I went to register my kids for school (thank GOD they were not with me at the time!) I got it done and left the school. I was going back to work and this guy in a huge Dodge Ram came from a side street and plowed into the front of my car. I was not hurt, just had a bad headache afterwards (most likely from anxiety and stress)

 

And the stupid cop I called took the report, gave the guy a ticket, and did not even give me his insurance info! WTF and I was told I have to contact MY insurance and also go to court on Sept 12 and tell my side of what happened to the judge. WTF I did nothing wrong and now my car is smashed and un driveable.

 

One good thing is my BFF's dad has a wrecker and I got him to tow it to my house for free. They are like family to me we've been friends so long.

 

I still have to wait for the police report to get the guys info which is ridiculous. I was told 2-3 days. I don't want to claim it on my insurance, it was not my fault. So for now I am driving my dads extra vehicle.

 

UGH

 

Just reading this gave me anxiety. Omg j couldn't  cope right now

[[Am...]]

It sucks. I feel like the cop should have given me that info. IDK why I have to go to court but I am in the right even though I know the guy who hit me is going to say I was speeding. He can't prove that and if I was I won't admit it. Even if I was speeding it would still be HIS fault. When I was on xanax big time I had a few incidents where I rear ended people and it was my fault for sure. This time I know I didn't do anything wrong.

 

Im glad your okay, but sorry you have to deal with this injustice. Hopefully it will be cleared up in court. Its so unfair.

[[be...]]

Sorry about that Amber. Just what you don't need right now. Here where I live, it is against the law for a cop to provide any information about the other guy. You have to wait and go to the police station and get the report. I don't bother as I just call my insurance and they do the work for me. Also, you are not required to go to court unless someone had gotten a bad injury. I like it this way. Nothing for me to do but to get my car fixed. That hassle is bad enough for me.

 

Betsy

[Guest [ch...]]

Sorry to hear, Amber.

 

A couple months ago I had a similar accident... hit by a car coming from a side street... except I was on a *bicycle*. Ugh.

[[be...]]

ugh is right! 

[[Be...]]

I never went to court for a car accident and I've had many in my day.  Totalled a few cars by other people hitting me.  Don't understand that?  Just get his name and insurance stuff and give it to your insurance company? 

[Guest [ba...]]

Depends on the State/Municipality.  Laws/regs/procedures vary a lot.