| Warzau |
So its a beautiful day, my wife and I drop of our daugther at Grandparents because we have to do a ultrasound( we are going to have another baby). WE come back and we all decide to take our daugther to the park......
This is what happened "On November 6, 2004 at appox 3:30 pm I was backing out of the drive way at 417 Freehauf east bound and was preparing to head west bound on Freehauf (runs east-west). My wife Darah Languido was in the front passenger seat and child Gabriella Mendoza in the middle rear passenger in her chair, as well as Lauren Languido in the rear right seat. I stopped at the end of the driveway before a small tree and a large tree in the parkway on the north side of the street and checked towards my right at a T intersection appox 50-100 feet away where there is a 3 way stop sign. There is also two cars parked car on either side of the driveway on the north side of the street. Once clear I checked left (top of small hill) and then rear mirror it was clear. I proceeded to pull out into the street of the driveway, once in the middle of the street, clear of the aforementioned two parked cars I then went to put the car into drive. That is when I felt a hit in the rear left (driver side) passenger door. I saw a red (maroon) Mercedes in my driver side mirror. I saw the rear right bumper backed into my left rear passenger door. I saw the Mercedes go forward back into her driveway (opposite side of the street) and I then drove back into the driveway I had pulled out of. We then got out to exchange information and then my wife called to report the accident to our insurance. My wife began to have severe cramps and was doubled over. While I was on the phone with State Farm, her father who is a Dr attended to her and led her into the house. |
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| Warzau |
| Street where it occured. |
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| Warzau |
| Very little debris |
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| shootist |
| Oh man! I hope everybody is okay, and you can eat the driver of the Mercedes for lunch. |
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| Warzau |
| My In Laws drive way |
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| Warzau |
| Their Damage,here is the kicker! |
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| Warzau |
| close up I guess theirs wasnt as damage of course since she hit us with the corner of her bumper. Plus looks like the access panel for the hook is under that cover. Anyone know? |
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| wmquan |
I'm sorry to hear about the accident. I hope that everyone is okay. I hope that your wife is feeling better.
At least from the photo, it looks like the MDX can be fixed as good as new.
Looks like you took all the proper measures, including the detailed photos. |
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| wmquan |
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Originally posted by Warzau
Their Damage,here is the kicker!
Ouch! The M-class can't beat the MDX, so this is what it has to resort to!
The M-class has a pretty strong rear end, so a corner bumper hit can definitely hurt the skin of the door. I presume the overall door structure was still okay.
Hmmm ... from test drives of the M-class years ago, I recall some nasty blind spots around the C-pillar and other places. |
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| Warzau |
Thank God everyone was alright my Daugther was more curious as to what happened just two weeks ago after getting the MDX back from the tranny recall. I decided to move her car seat into the middle section after 2 1/2 years right behind me. Even so there was little if any interior protrusion from that collison, I was hoping all that would be needed was the skin, though it looks like the whole door will need to be replaced. I check the lowest part and the seam is bent inward. My sister in law told me as I was on the phone with State farm she saw the whole thing here is what she saw.
I was sitting in the rear right passenger seat. As Alex Mendoza was pulling out of the driveway I was looking out the rear left (driver side) window. When Alex stopped and was preparing to move forward I saw the Mercedes backing out quickly from their driveway (without brake lights) on the opposite side of the street. I saw the driver was not looking in the rearview mirror but straight ahead. The Mercedes right rear bumper hit the MDX (Alex’s car) on the rear driver side door. It was after I saw the brake lights go on and the Mercedes drivers face looking at her driver’s side mirror. The Mercedes quickly moved back into their driveway and after a few seconds the MDX moved back into the driveway it had pulled out of. |
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| Warzau |
| If anything Im sure you all understand we are depressed since we took such good care and had a nice zaino shine. Just because someone didnt check her mirror she hit and hard. What made me mad was the husband of the lady who was driving said " they make these cars so thing you can't even spit on them without damaging them " I felt like saying well you wife didnt spit on it she plowed into me! :3: |
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| wmquan |
quote:
Originally posted by Warzau
[i]... I saw the Mercedes backing out quickly from their driveway (without brake lights) ...
Yes, that would answer another question I had in my head. I know the ML is quite solid, but to whack your door that hard without suffering much damage itself -- it's not THAT solid. So the only answer could be that the ML had to be backing up with a decent (relative) amount of speed to impart that kind of force on you.
Since your MDX can't be moving sideways, I think the photos really corroborate what your sister-in-law wrote.
Is your state all no-fault insurance, or ...? |
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| wmquan |
quote:
Originally posted by Warzau
If anything Im sure you all understand we are depressed since we took such good care and had a nice zaino shine. Just because someone didnt check her mirror she hit and hard. What made me mad was the husband of the lady who was driving said " they make these cars so thing you can't even spit on them without damaging them " I felt like saying well you wire didnt spit on it she plowed into me! :3:
Dumb-a$$ comment from her husband there.
We can totally sympathize with your depression. Once you get over the shock and the relief that your family is okay, then you turn your attention to the other pride and joy, and it's an awful feeling. Especially something wasteful like that.
I know it's small comfort, but the damage could have been worse. She could have been more square against you and smacked you with the full width of the ML's prodigious rear end. As it is, it looks like the damage is confined to one area.
I'm looking at the pictures wondering if she has Parktronic installed (the MB backup sensors). It looks like her rear bumper has cutouts for it but I don't think they're in there. Looks like she needs them! |
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| Warzau |
| Yeah it was a stupid comment, I had to walk away, the husband and my Father in Law get along fine, for some reason the wife is very standoffish to them. She sure as heck needs them sensors. Your right I didnt get the whole rear into the side, or the wheel. |
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| Warzau |
| After it all Im glad we are all allright. The wife didnt even bother to ask if we were. Bah, I didnt expect much anywho and I bet she didnt say anything so blame can be placed, but from the looks of it she was to blame. Come Monday I got to take it to a body shop to have a estimate done. |
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| Blackura |
| Ouch! It hurts to even look, since your X and mine are so similar. I hope everything all works out for you, Warzau. Glad nobody was injured. |
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| Warzau |
quote:
Originally posted by wmquan
Is your state all no-fault insurance, or ...?
That I don't recall, Im going to look it up.
EDIT I found this, Illinois is a tort state, which means that drivers bear financial responsibility for any damage and injury they cause in an accident. So I assume that if they find out she is at fault they pay for all damages? |
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| Warzau |
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Originally posted by Blackura
Ouch! It hurts to even look, since your X and mine are so similar. I hope everything all works out for you, Warzau. Glad nobody was injured.
Thanks me too. Care to part with your rear-left door :) |
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| kseto007 |
Warzau, I feel your pain.
Not the way I wanted to start my Sunday morning here reading your post. Just gald no one was hurt and dont worry, a good body shop will make that damage all go away.
Good luck. |
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| laborlitigator |
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Originally posted by Warzau
That I don't recall, Im going to look it up.
EDIT I found this, Illinois is a tort state, which means that drivers bear financial responsibility for any damage and injury they cause in an accident. So I assume that if they find out she is at fault they pay for all damages?
Warzau,
It's only a car and you're fine. Remember that.
In regards to liability, I don't see how Driver #2 (the bad guy) has any wiggle room. I'd assume that you wife will take a couple of days off and perhaps seek some further medical treatment.
More importantly, check if Illiinois is a verbal threshold state or if your policy carries that on its policy. It is a world of difference when in comes to filing bodily injury claims. |
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| HARDROCK |
Warzau,
Sorry to hear about your crash. Don't get mad at the other driver - GET EVEN and make her pay for her stupidity.:behead: |
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| Warzau |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
Warzau,
It's only a car and you're fine. Remember that.
You are correct my wife is sad but I told her as long as Gaby and her are okay thats all that matters. |
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| csimo |
I assume you both notified your respective insurance carriers. The bad news is that there's a 90+% chance that since you were both backing up the insurance companies will consider both of you "at fault". Each will probably pay their respective claims and it's very doubtful that either insurance company will attempt to collect from the other.
The result is that both of you will be charged with an accident on your insurance and you will not get the satisfaction of proving fault.
What's a big deal to you is not worth the time for the insurance company.
Good luck! |
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| closetobuying05 |
As sick as this is to look at, good to see the damage appears to be contained to the door structure only so no worries about possible frame damage, etc.
Also, GREAT news to hear no one was injured.
Getting t-boned or side-swiped w/ three kids who would occupy the back seats of our (would be MDX) is EXACTLY why I targeted only an '04 or newer (for the side-curtains) and then the bluetooth/OnStar features sucked me into deciding only an '05 would work for me and my family. Normally, I am a 1-2yr old used/demo buyer.
Officially ordered my '05 Aspen White Pearl Touring/Navi last week and if one needs a) three rows of seats b) onstar c) side-curtain airbags extending at least to the second row d) bluetooth as a safety feature and novelty (hands-free cell), this car pretty much nails these criteria. Started to look at the new-ly designed pathinder but ultimately the poor fuel economy and rear-wheel drive (when not in 4wd) were the two turn-offs.
Anyway - enough rambling from me. Glad to hear no injuries and good luck getting this repaired. |
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| hammermdx |
| Bummer Warzau! Thank goodness everyone is alright!!! |
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| Warzau |
quote:
Originally posted by csimo
I assume you both notified your respective insurance carriers. The bad news is that there's a 90+% chance that since you were both backing up the insurance companies will consider both of you "at fault". Each will probably pay their respective claims and it's very doubtful that either insurance company will attempt to collect from the other.
The result is that both of you will be charged with an accident on your insurance and you will not get the satisfaction of proving fault.
What's a big deal to you is not worth the time for the insurance company.
Good luck!
Thats is interesting considering I was already in the street and was going to go forward is when she hit me. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by Warzau
Thats is interesting considering I was already in the street and was going to go forward is when she hit me.
People avoid police reports when it's 'well meaning' neighbors, but insurance companies take them as gospel over what's drivers say happened.
However, the obvious sites of damage should convince them that the person backing up holds greater responsibility. I hope it's 100% but would be prepared for anything. |
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| csimo |
quote:
Originally posted by Warzau
Thats is interesting considering I was already in the street and was going to go forward is when she hit me.
I suppose I should rephrase. You were both backing out of the driveway. Yes, you may have stopped, etc., but the fact remains that neither of you have any right of way when backing out of a driveway.
You may be 100% in the clear, but I sincerely doubt your insurance company will take the time to subrogate such a matter unless there was a police report that indicates fault. |
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| Warzau |
| Well calling the police was the last thing on my mind especially when my wife doubled over in pain. Sounds stupid, but since her Dad is a Dr I didnt think of calling 911 for her. Anywho like I said before all that matters is my toddler, my wife and baby are safe. |
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| JimH |
| Besides the testimony's, the pictures tell the story pretty well, where the MDX was broadsided and the other vehicle was still backing up at a decent speed (per damage caused). I believe that the other vehicle will be the one at fault after a review. |
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| BLEXV6 |
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Originally posted by Warzau
Yeah it was a stupid comment, I had to walk away, the husband and my Father in Law get along fine, for some reason the wife is very standoffish to them. She sure as heck needs them sensors. Your right I didnt get the whole rear into the side, or the wheel.
Too bad she didn't have that back-up camera. Also, regarding comments about damage differential between your X and the Mercedes, you will not see a lot of damage to the Mercedes as it would be hidden under the bumper cover and I guarantee that there is a great deal of hidden damages. Now your X was hit in a most vulnerable spot, the door, where the damages are all out in the open. That and the fact the Mercedes hit you with some force. |
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| BLEXV6 |
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Originally posted by laborlitigator
Warzau,
It's only a car and you're fine. Remember that.
In regards to liability, I don't see how Driver #2 (the bad guy) has any wiggle room. I'd assume that you wife will take a couple of days off and perhaps seek some further medical treatment.
More importantly, check if Illiinois is a verbal threshold state or if your policy carries that on its policy. It is a world of difference when in comes to filing bodily injury claims.
Hmmmmm, these comments from a lawyer I bet based on your name. |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by csimo
I assume you both notified your respective insurance carriers. The bad news is that there's a 90+% chance that since you were both backing up the insurance companies will consider both of you "at fault". Each will probably pay their respective claims and it's very doubtful that either insurance company will attempt to collect from the other.
I disagree with your assessment. Anyone pulling out of their driveway must still yield to other vehicles. Unless, of course, I read the facts wrong. |
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| Warzau |
| That was I though as well in re to right of way. If she was in the road already and I backed up into her well it then would be my fault. Especially from what my wife and sister in law said,her not looking into her rearview mirror. |
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| greatscot |
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Originally posted by JimH
Besides the testimony's, the pictures tell the story pretty well, where the MDX was broadsided and the other vehicle was still backing up at a decent speed (per damage caused). I believe that the other vehicle will be the one at fault after a review.
I agree, those pictures tell more than a thousand words.
I'm glad everyone os OK, but make sure your wife gets checked out, especially in her current condition. |
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| Warzau |
| She called and since she had the ultrasound that morn, the Dr said to wait if no more pain is present or spoting she should be okay, she thinks it is more from the "excitment" |
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| Warzau |
I just looked it up in Illinois, according to this I HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY
"Right-of-way laws tell all drivers who goes first in different situations. To yield means a driver gives the right-of-way to another driver or pedestrian. A driver must yield:
when emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway after coming to a complete stop."
I did so, I was pulling out enough up to the end of the driveway to get a good view of the T intersection letting two cars go by going westbound. Once they did I then proceded to back into the road and stopped obviously to put it into drive. The other driver who backed up into me did not give right away to me since she DID NOT STOP, according to both my sister and law and wife she backed out without slowing down or STOPPING. That is my view.
Discuss. BTW here is the link for Illinois right of way. http://www.sos.state.il.us/publicat...ml#right_of_way |
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| zafer |
First, glad to hear everyone is fine.
Next, if I'm reading this correctly, she hit you while you were stationary, right. She hit a non-moving vehicle. It is quite clear from the photos too that thats the case. I doubt that right-of-way etc. rules apply. I would think anyone who slams into stationary vehicle is totally at fault. :8:
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Originally posted by Warzau
This is what happened "I proceeded to pull out into the street of the driveway, once in the middle of the street, clear of the aforementioned two parked cars I then went to put the car into drive. That is when I felt a hit in the rear left (driver side) passenger door.[/B]
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| Warzau |
| To simplify it yes I was stopped ( transitioning from reverse to drive) actually was hit the second I put it into drive. |
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| aac |
| under these laws, what is the definition of a stationary vehicle? i would think that it applies to a vehicle parked at the side in a defined legal parking area, not stopped in the middle of the road while the engine is idling. It maybe a slim chance...but since you were "stationed" like you were for that moment of time, can't she use that against you creating a hazard by stopping in the middle of the road like that? I really don't know anything about traffic laws or what not....someone please clarify me. |
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| Warzau |
How would I be a "hazard" when I was completing a road maneuver? For that one second while shifting gears I was stopped with my foot on the brake, then I was hit. If your argument is she would use this momentary non movement as my vehicle being a hazard then every car ever making a left,right or any turn having to wait for a pedestrian,car,etc would be considered a hazard and that would be plain silly.
Anyhow I am tired of this and I'm just going to let the insurance take care of it and I'm sure as hell going to say IT WASN'T MY FAULT. Once again all I care about is my wife, my daughter and the baby my wife carries are safe. |
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| aac |
| I'm sorry if my comments turned out to be criticizing you (which im NOT). Based on what you have presented to us, I have no doubt that she should bear the full liability (despite both of you came out in reverse). Even though your right, it doesn't mean that being right will turn the case in your favour. Legal issues can be quite vague with lots of technical stuff we may not know about. I was just inquiring what zafer was saying about your car being a "stationary vehicle" or a "non-moving vehicle" when you were about to complete your road maneuver. If you were to plead your case like that....I'm just saying that it is quite possible for her to say that you idled for far too long before proceeding to drive. She would say that "idling" the way you did in the middle of the road caused a significant road hazard for any driver. She would say she proceeded out of her driveway because she deemed it was safe to do so because it was expected of you to complete your road manuever out of harms way, not to further stall by creating more obstruction. Sorry again if I am irritating you....but I'm just listing the possibilities....you've got to basically take into account of all that may come at you and be prepared for it....thats all....:confused: |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by aac
under these laws, what is the definition of a stationary vehicle? i would think that it applies to a vehicle parked at the side in a defined legal parking area, not stopped in the middle of the road while the engine is idling. It maybe a slim chance...but since you were "stationed" like you were for that moment of time, can't she use that against you creating a hazard by stopping in the middle of the road like that? I really don't know anything about traffic laws or what not....someone please clarify me.
So if a child is in the middle of the road, stationary for some reason, and the MB backs out and runs over the child, the child is partly responsible.
Give me a break. Where is the logic there? The individual backing out has a duty of care. The fact that Warzau was stationary, gives him further argument about liability of the other party. |
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| zafer |
quote:
Originally posted by aac
under these laws, what is the definition of a stationary vehicle? i would think that it applies to a vehicle parked at the side in a defined legal parking area, not stopped in the middle of the road while the engine is idling. It maybe a slim chance...but since you were "stationed" like you were for that moment of time, can't she use that against you creating a hazard by stopping in the middle of the road like that? I really don't know anything about traffic laws or what not....someone please clarify me.
Its one thing if it was dark, and he was in the middle of the road without any lights, safety reflectors, markers etc. and was struck; and a totally different thing being backed into in broad daylight. From what I understand, a stationary vehicle can be anywhere, 500% illegally located or positioned, anyone who hits it gets all the accident/moving violation/failure to yield yada yada yada blame there is to go around. The stationary cars driver or owner may be issued a warning, citation, or some ticket for being there had it been blocking or endangering traffic. jugging from the shadows, the sun wasn't shining straight into her back window either. it seems like she had clear view but just didn't bother to look. |
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| shootist |
The telling issue for most insurance claims adjusters will be the damage to the rear cormer of her car, and the side of your car. Your car can't move to the side, so you didn't hit her.
Having said that, the subrogation process is under so much stress that it has broken down in many parts of the country. Everybody pays their own damages, and may not accept third party damages from fender benders without arbitration.
Some insurers participate in a "subrogation dispute resolution" forum, which can take a year to recover their damages and your deductible.
HAve your own insurer adjust the claim, argue for original equipment Acura parts, pay the deductible, and wait. If it doesn't happen, you can still pursue legal action in many states. |
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| Fabvsix |
| I am glad eveyone is ok. I feel the pain believe me, mine was WAY worse and still dealing with it till our 05 is delivered. Keep us posted ! |
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| Warzau |
| Thanks Fabvsix, I actually though of your MDX after this happened so similar in the way the MDX was hit but obviously yours was hit at a higher rate of speed. good luck on yours. |
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| JTM |
Errr... sorry to hear this, but glad everyone is okay.
Did you find out what have to be done to fixed the problem? And how much will it cost? |
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| BLEXV6 |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
So if a child is in the middle of the road, stationary for some reason, and the MB backs out and runs over the child, the child is partly responsible.
Give me a break. Where is the logic there? The individual backing out has a duty of care. The fact that Warzau was stationary, gives him further argument about liability of the other party.
I agree with laborlitigator, if you are stopped and someone backs into you, they are liable. However bringing a pedestrian into it is a whole different ballgame. Firstly, the onus of proof is on the driver of the car in Ontario, Canada, and an even bigger duty is on you as a driver when a child is involved.
The only problem you may have is if there are differences in stories between your version and that of the driver of the MB. Forget about your biased witnessess, they are family and have a credibility issue. |
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| Fabvsix |
My dealership just called. They have located a new one plastic wrapped in the Bay area. We are going to sign the paperwork tonight. Should have delivery of the X Wednesday. Pictures at that time !
Can't wait ! :2: :2: |
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| kimsta |
Warzau,
Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you and your family are OK. |
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| Warzau |
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Originally posted by JTM
Errr... sorry to hear this, but glad everyone is okay.
Did you find out what have to be done to fixed the problem? And how much will it cost?
Not yet just got back from the police in the town it happened to file the police report and wednesday is the first estimate. |
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| aac |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
So if a child is in the middle of the road, stationary for some reason, and the MB backs out and runs over the child, the child is partly responsible.
Give me a break. Where is the logic there? The individual backing out has a duty of care. The fact that Warzau was stationary, gives him further argument about liability of the other party.
Like BLEXV6 said, its a whole different ballgame if you bring in a pedestrian. But lets say "if he did" back out onto the middle of a road...stopped for a short while to adjust his seat or whatever or to take a quick sip of his coffee before proceeding to complete his manuever....wouldn't he be a serious hazard on the road like that?
btw....i remember there is a law here that even though if you backout from a parking slot in a parking lot without looking whats behind you while another car at the same time is driving by perpendicularly looking for a parking space....it wouldn't be the person who's backing out at fault if they were to hit. Its actually the person who drove by who "without being aware or attentive" of people potentially backing out from their slots because they can't see whats behind them while you could/suppose to. Its really really stupid....I know a friend who was at fault for a stupid minor accident like this.....and I know this doesn't apply what so ever to this case....but I'm just saying....there is a lot about the law which we do not know about |
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| Warzau |
| Im sure it would be a hazzard if I adjust,drank,etc,etc. But the fact remains I stopped give right of way to two passing cars, then backed out completly and as I shifted to drive I was nailed in the side. |
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| JimH |
AAC--- With all due respect, I do not think this accident is that difficult for the insurance companies to lay blame. When a person backs up and is not watching what is behind him/her, and then crashes into a car, that person will probably be declared at fault--- at least in most of the States in the USA.
If the MDX had traveled in "drive mode" down the street, and then decided to put it "reverse" to back up the street which in turn intercepted the vehicle backing out of the driveway, I would then blame the MDX driver. |
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| aac |
| as well....not too long ago....I was making a left turn and inched forward to the middle of the intersection when the lights turned green....waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before i proceeded to make my left. The first car zoomed by while the car directly behind it stalled and didn't move for a LONG time....so I thought he had car trouble or something...deciding I go ahead and complete my left. Next thing I know...I was nipped the last inches of the rear right of the vehicle....We exchanged info and he said he was driving a manual....lost/misplaced his foot or whatever from the clutch and from the break....he somehow just suddenly accelerated and hit me. But to my astonishment...i was at fault because I was suppose to only make left turns when it was safe to do so....oncoming traffic always have right of way before left turns...even though this guy stalled and stuff and suddenly accelerated and hit my rear just mere inches before missing me....where is the justice in that? im just saying that...hopefully there isn't any technical stuff for you as there was for me.....that there are many vague definition of the law which we do not know about |
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| laborlitigator |
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Originally posted by aac
....wouldn't he be a serious hazard on the road like that?
btw....i remember there is a law here that even though if you backout from a parking slot in a parking lot without looking whats behind you while another car at the same time is driving by perpendicularly looking for a parking space....
Do a google search under "yield to traffic" . . . that should help you. |
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| Warzau |
| HUH why was my post moved to dollars and sense? It was a post bout my accident not the cost to replace oh well. |
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| Warzau |
| LOL I didnt want to move it myself :) |
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| Warzau |
| Update got my MDX back and it is NICE!!! The work is flawless I cannot see where they painted and it matches perfectly with the original paint, to top it off they buffed the whole car cleaned it inside and out and under the engine bay basically the detailed the whole MDX afterwards. Plus I got the wider BSMs. it looks nice. |
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| Warzau |
from front, btw you can see my conversion to 04 headlights. Too bad it rained today and my nicely waxed mdx is now dirty, oh well.
BTW anyone in the Naperville area who needs body work done the place I got it done is called
Accurate Auto Body at 1692 Quincy Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 369-5026
great bunch of people. |
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| eurohazard |
| It's good to hear they repaired it so well. It sounds like they went above and beyond too. |
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| Warzau |
| Yeah they are above par. I was refered to them by a colleague. I noted that when I went to get the estimate, the lot was full of Mercs,BMWs,Jags,Lincolns,Minis. So I figured I was in good hands. I'll prob take better pictures in the day light. |
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| hammermdx |
| Glad it worked out, she looks great! |
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| mhartwell |
Warzau - glad to hear everyone is okay. I've had so many cars over the years - most of them new and or heavily modified which intensifies the emotional stress of an accident. I was rear-ended by a suburban in my former neighborhood. I was driving a saab aero wagon. The insurance companies settled and it turned out to be no fault. That's kind of the way it goes a lot of the time in TX. Eventhough the lady ran right into the back of me, since there were no witnesses and the police would not respond, her insurance company convinced her to say I was backing up. Imagine that - a dishonest insurance company.
Here's what I really admire about you. The country is full of sleazabags that probably could have turned this into a bodily injury situation, found one of those late night TV "I'll get you the max settlement lawyers", and collected a bundle. After all, all the conditions for such a case were present - pregnant wife, MD on the scene and a witness, backing up, etc.
THANK YOU for not turning this situation into a personal money maker for yourself. Those cases are the most damaging to the balance of insurance clients. Those settlements simply get redistributed to the masses. You did the right an noble thing.
Best regards,
Mike H. |
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| Warzau |
| Yeah Im not the type to sue, I still remember the time I fell down a flight of stairs that were icy. Even thought I repeatedly told the association about it. But I figured what the hell I didnt get too hurt except my ego. I didnt want to make a big deal out of it either. Or the time in the supermarket where the was water or whatever in the aisle and I nearly slipped with my daughter still a infant in my arms. I look at these things as being lucky being thankfull and not really getting hurt. BTW I did tell the places what happened of course none of them ask me how I was. |
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| shootist |
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Originally posted by Warzau
Yeah Im not the type to sue,.
Not me! I slipped on a ice patch in my driveway, and sued the ship out of myself.
I've always thought that when there are real damages, you sue. If you have to make up damages, go live your life.
Looks like they did a great job- black is always a hard color to repair since it shows every detail. |
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| kenyee |
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Originally posted by wmquan
Hmmm ... from test drives of the M-class years ago, I recall some nasty blind spots around the C-pillar and other places.
It doesn't have nasty blind spots if you set the side mirrors right and you know how to use them (which this woman obviously didn't if she backed up at high speed while looking straight ahead :-)
Glad no one was hurt. Cars are only metal and can be fixed (and it looks like a good body shop was found).
The '05 MDX has bluetooth? I'm jealous :-P
ken
p.s., would there be that much hoopla if the lady had used their Lexus LX470 (fancy Land Cruiser) instead? ;-) |
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