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The_AK · 07-09-2009, 10:17 AM

So this morning i got into a car accident where another party tried to merge into my lane but ended up merging into my car instead. Problem is that we don't have any witnesses. Who would be at fault here and why?

Dragon-88 · 07-09-2009, 10:25 AM

The person merging, because you are supposed to make sure its safe before merging or changing lanes.

!Yaminashi · 07-09-2009, 10:31 AM

From the sounds of the damage to your car that you've described, I think it would be pretty hard for the other party to bullshit their way out of this one

The_AK · 07-09-2009, 10:35 AM

Interesting, because the other driver started yelling at me and saying that i hit her so I'm a little worried their going to try to pull a fast one on me. hmm

jlenko · 07-09-2009, 10:36 AM

Get a fake witness. Everyone else does it, so why not you too?

ilvtofu · 07-09-2009, 10:50 AM

hmm so this person was on your left? I can see some crazy stories from this other driver when it comes to ICBC, my bet is 50/50 since there are no witnesses

nosaj · 07-09-2009, 11:25 AM

well ur going straight, the lady is merging to your lane; therefore, you have the right of way.

just curious though...what was that stupid lady yelling at u for? for not letting her merge? or for driving right next to her at that time of the day instead of staying home?

thorpedo · 07-09-2009, 11:34 AM

Did this accident happen in new west this morning? I saw 2 honda's Silver and Black stopped in the curb lane with some good damage to the Silver one's driver side! almost ran over your side view mirror.... sorry!!

q0192837465 · 07-09-2009, 11:36 AM

some women can be serious bitches. They blame their mistake on everybody else but themselves

shenmecar · 07-09-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by q0192837465

some women can be serious bitches. They blame their mistake on everybody else but themselves

women like being ignorant.

Typical women response: Its YOUR fault that I hit you because you should have super fast reflexes when I merge without shoulder checking. Asshole.

skyxx · 07-09-2009, 11:47 AM

Just report to ICBC. Tell your side of the story. If the damage is significant on your car then it's pretty clear that it's her fault. Plus the adjuster will see it pretty obviously. But one question. did you take any pictures of the "incident" right after you've been hit?

The_AK · 07-09-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thorpedo

Did this accident happen in new west this morning? I saw 2 honda's Silver and Black stopped in the curb lane with some good damage to the Silver one's driver side! almost ran over your side view mirror.... sorry!!

yea man, the silver honda is mine

and the woman was yelling at me out of rage i'm assuming

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i Did take some pictures but they were pretty crappy (cell phone)
however, there was a police officer there and he took pictures

!Yaminashi · 07-09-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The_AK

yea man, the silver honda is mine

and the woman was yelling at me out of rage i'm assuming

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i Did take some pictures but they were pretty crappy (cell phone)
however, there was a police officer there and he took pictures

LOL, she's yelling at you because she can't shoulder check..
What a moron..

skyxx · 07-09-2009, 12:28 PM

Was he there as a coincidence or did you have to call? Maybe he could be a witness if he saw it???

!Yaminashi · 07-09-2009, 12:32 PM

If I recall correctly there's a police station on columbia in New West. So depending on where the accident occured, the cop may have been passing by

The_AK · 07-09-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by skyxx

Was he there as a coincidence or did you have to call? Maybe he could be a witness if he saw it???

i called the police right after the accident

JSALES · 07-09-2009, 01:37 PM

what a dumbass bitch for yelling, i would've smacked her

dkvby · 07-09-2009, 02:18 PM

did the cop issues a ticket to her for unsafe lane changed? Cop didnt ask u what happened?

R-kOO · 07-09-2009, 02:43 PM

dont know what excuse she can make ...... unless she says you tried to change lanes ..hit her and u swerved way over to the curb cus you got scared

nosaj · 07-09-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dkvby

did the cop issues a ticket to her for unsafe lane changed? Cop didnt ask u what happened?

lol that would be epic

dai3yuen · 07-09-2009, 03:55 PM

Basically, if the other person says that you changed lanes into them and you have no witnesses, you could be stuck with a 50/50 split here, as it would be your word against there...although the curbed wheels may change the outcome...

But just because your wheels are curbed doesn't mean that, hypothetically, you were changing lanes, hit her and then swung back to the right and hit the curb.

Hopefully the other driver got a ticket from the cop for unsafe lane change or there are some witnesses and this is sorted out

CivicTypeRice · 07-09-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JSALES

what a dumbass bitch for yelling, i would've smacked her

+1

nosaj · 07-10-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dai3yuen

Basically, if the other person says that you changed lanes into them and you have no witnesses, you could be stuck with a 50/50 split here, as it would be your word against there...although the curbed wheels may change the outcome...

But just because your wheels are curbed doesn't mean that, hypothetically, you were changing lanes, hit her and then swung back to the right and hit the curb.

Hopefully the other driver got a ticket from the cop for unsafe lane change or there are some witnesses and this is sorted out

wha?

ecsw · 07-10-2009, 02:36 PM

what's the exact location and which direction? just curious

pingu81 · 07-10-2009, 03:11 PM

This happened to me and I got fucked by ICBC. 50/50 just because there were no witnesses and they were unable to prove at-fault by the damage on both cars.