Truck backed into my M3!

Ouch... That's a tough one. I'm not an adjuster so I'm no expert on "who is at fault," especially when there's differing stories.

How is your wife? Shaken, I'm sure, but is she physically unharmed?

Cars can be fixed easily. People aren't so easy to fix.

 

I cant help you, but WOW, THAT SUCKS. I hope the friggen truck drivers gets what he deserves!!!!

 

Very glad to hear you're okay. Keep us updated as it develops. I wish I had some magic words that would fix the mess but I don't! If you guys have specific questions as things unfold, feel free to ask, I'll do my best to answer as best I can.

 

I would think that, without a witness, it would be VERY hard to prove whether the truck backed into the car or whether the car rear-ended the truck. It's sad that this guy would try to screw you over, and instead of taking responsibility for his actions, make you pay for them. what a di<k head.

Hope it works out in your favour.

 

Check the area out and try to find security cameras.

Who knows, you might get lucky!

 

Hopefully you get it sorted out. One thing to note is your story makes sense looking at the pics. Reason is that if your wife rear ended him there would be signs of the car trying to dive under the bumper of the truck. The combination of her slamming on the breaks thus forcing the nose of the BMW down would cause scrapes on the hood of the car. None of that is visible. A police report plus statement should help to verify her story for the insurance adjusters. Make sure you get it fixed as good as new and don't accept some wimpy settlement. Good luck.

 

Usually these fux go for SUV's, due to the likelihood of a larger policy.

Sorry to hear it, man.

 

Guys like that make it incredibly easy to be a misanthrope... Can anyone tell me what movie this line is from: "God i hate the living..."


Anyway, Casey and, um... Mrs. Casey... Are there skid marks where the accident occured...? Skid marks going backwards might be a viable indication that you, in fact, DID try to go in reverse... i think, in most instances, when someone knows they're gonna get hit, they instinctively get on the brakes... Standing on the brakes while someone hits your car and maybe pushes it backward might leave some tread... Also, any skid marks from him might benefit your case... i would go back there with a camera (and flashlight if necessary) and see if there's any other evidence...

Did anyone get pictures of the position of the two cars immediately after the accident...? If so, is there any indication that he was turning or about to turn or had just reversed from turning down a one-way street...?

Good luck with it; i'm sorry the guy's being a total schmuck; above all, though, i'm glad Mrs. Casey is okay... Someone else said - you can replace the car, you can't replace Mrs. Casey... Keep us posted on the results...

 

Great points. Also look for skid marks which I am sure there are none in this case. In theory, if your wife had rear-ended the truck, there should be skid marks as your wife would probably have slammed on her brakes right before impact, logically speaking, of course. If there are none, it is more likely that the truck backed into your Bimmer. Good luck.

 

Here is a thought. If your wife was hit while stopped at the stop sign, wouldn't it be hard to argue that she rear ended another vehicle? Where was the other verhicle, in the intersection? I am saying that if she was one slot behind the stop sign, it would seem she hit him. If she is at the stop sign in the #1 position, the vehicle ahead of her either reversed into her from the intersection or was already out in the intersection pulling away.

I am glad that she is okay. That is the important thing.

 

Just match the height of the truck bumper with the damage (which is very clear...), and prove (by the height) that your car was not moving (unless you have rock hard springs and your car does not dive under braking ...).

 

CASEY

IM SURE YOUR WIFE IS IN SHOCK RIGHT NOW, AND BY TOMORROW MORNING SHE WILL HAVE NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER PAIN FROM THIS ACCIDENT.

MAKE SURE SHE GOES TO THE DR. AND HE DOCUMENTS ALL OF HER PAIN SITUATIONS AND THEN GET YOURSELF A GOOD LAWYER

THIS IS A SCUMBAG YOU ARE DEALING WITH WHO LIES AND YOU DONT KNOW WHAT HE HAS UP HIS SLEEVE..

BELIEVE NOTHING YOU HEAR AND HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE....TAKE NO PRISONERS...

DONT WASTE TIME, THE FIRST 24 HOURS ARE CRUCIAL..

GOOD LUCK AND BEST TO YOUR WIFE

BRUCE

 

Have you guys looked into whether either the BMW or d!ckbrain's truck have a black box that records impacts and the vehicles' settings at the time, i.e. what speed, gear, steering imput, etc. that the vehicles were at at the time of impact? We have discussed that before as it relates to some manslaughter charges.

 

At least the radiator wasn't damaged or the A/C condenser lines, if that was damaged & over looked it would be something to be concerned about. The core support looks to be untouched. Not that bad at all really as for cosmetic damage. Just make the bastard pay for his mistake. Good luck & thanks for keeping us posted.