Phil

There was I minding my own business on the way to work

Outside lane 400 yards in front tyre smoke every where then crunch

Well thats pissed some car owners off just then whilst we are all stationery Screech and 2 cars back some **** in a Escort ploughs into the Audi behind me who leaving only 1ft gap ploughs straight into me [ I being careful allways leave a car length in front] and manage to avoid the car in front

what did the escort driver [alledgly ] say to the audi driver "it was very bright I could hardly see you" WHY DRIVE SO ******* FAST AND CLOSE THEN

What do I get out of it

New Bumber,Boot Lid,Lights,Back Box,Centre section,etc etc

+£900 worh of labour and paint





AND TON'S OF AGRO

Phil Really Pissed off Stephens




[Edited by phil_stephens - 9/24/2002 12:36:44 PM]

CrisPDuk

Bu66er

BTW, Don't forget the two weeks off work with whiplash

Phil

On a serious note

My neck has been aching so the insurance co has advised my to go to Hospital

B U G G E R A G A I N

ian_sadler

Deffo bad news Phil.

Was that your new Lexus lights as well?

Ian

mutant_matt

Sorry to hear that Phil.....[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img][img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

LG John

What do you mean 'what do I do to get out of it?' Surely this is coming of escort man's insurance??

Phil

Ian - Yes Lexus Lights gone

Saxo Boy I was being ironic - yes of course the escort man will pay but through the Audi man

Ironic really the escort was probably worth less than a New Prodrive back box !

Still been given the all clear at the hospital so its only metal [said through gritted teeth]


Phil

ScoobyK

Phil, sorry to hear the news m8.... However, every cloud....I would think with the help of a certain garage you can get a quote for the repairs which will include a couple of extras that wern't there before if you get my drift !

Hope you recover quickly

G

Phil

Glenn

A firstorm in a tea cup

if you get my meaning


Phil

scoob_babe

same sort of thing happened to Rich in his old car. Make sure your lower spine is ok, as his isn't nearly 5 years on and still gets bad back pain

Phil

Thanks

Gave me a X Ray and said if I felt any stiffness to come back asap


Phil

scoob_babe

on the plus side the insurance co of the other driver paid up which got me quite a nice engagement ring

Phil

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

There's allways a positive side


Phil

red_dog104

Glad you are ok. I claimed for whiplash when someone ran into the back of me a couple of years ago. Got 2k. Going rate must be more now!! Go to your G.P. Ask for pain killers and tell the insurance co you have whiplash (doc will prob diagnose it anyway. Eventually, you have to go and see a doctor nominated by the other persons insurance company but it's worth the wait when you finally get that cheque in your hand!!

gossythevaleter

sorry to hear about this hope the car comes back better than ever

By the way movin down to your neck of the woods bought a house in Burnt Mills

www.japukmeets.co.uk

www.tmvs.co.uk


[Edited by gossythevaleter - 9/24/2002 2:56:11 PM]

Phil

red dog

Sentiments fine but that attitude is excatly why our premiums are going through the roof

And genuine people are always treated with suspicion

Doctor said I'm fine


Phil

SJ_Skyline

Phil,

Totally gutted mate. As Anna says, I was in my old Primera on the M25 in stop-start traffic. I stopped about 1 to 2 car lengths behind the guy in front of me and the BMW 525 behind me left a massive gap. I thought no more of it until he piled into the back of me, shortening my car by about a foot.

The other plus side was that he was insured with the company I worked for at the time so the claim went through rather rapidly

Fingers crossed that yours does too and that your back is ok.

Rich

RB5320

Phil - best of luck with the claim. Admire you for not taking the pi55 on unnecessary whiplash claim. As you say, we all pay enough as it is. Having said that, it can take a day or 2 for any pain or stiffness to appear.
Steve

Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

Phil

Agree with other advice. Whiplash doesn't necessarilly manifest itself straight away Even though your spine/neck appears straight on an x-ray, it may be damaged. What happens is that your body compensates slightly for the injury which leads to muscle and bone pain elsewhere after a period of time. Don't forget that your head weighs a lot and you are using muscle to keep it upright all the time.

My neck & shoulder are in pain as I write this - combination of whiplash 17 yrs ago & shoulder injury when knocked off my bike. Its uncomfortable to sleep and not particularly pleasant. I claimed in the bike case but 5 years on, with it still aching, the money I got in compensation was not enough to compensate for the continual pain now (Shoulder exacerbates neck as I try to hold shoulder less painfully ). It is up to you if you claim or not, but if nothing else make sure that you see a chiropractor or simillar if in any doubt & get them to put it right. A claim will cover these costs (as they'll likely be non-NHS) & if you don't want any extra for the "pain & suffering" aspect - so be it.

Married to a claimant PI solicitor

Phil

I have just booked in to see a chiropractisioner [Spelling]

Just in case


Thanks for the kind sentiments guys


Independant Vehicle assessor has just rung and will be inspecting it tomorrow with a view to commencing work straight away


Phil