#$%& I just got in an accident.

[Spittin Game]

****!!!

I got in an accident a few minutes ago. I wanted some KFC so I went to see if they were open, of course they weren't so I was cruising back home and I was gonna get McDonalds or Wendy's. So went a back way to McD's and decided Id rather get some Wendy's. Well I left the parking lot and went through the Best Buy parking lot to go out the other side of the place and cross the street to wendy's. So as Im cruising across the dark parking lot of Best Buy, I am going to turn the corner and a black geo metro or toyota corolla (not sure which one) was coming and I didnt see him or he didnt see me (They might have been High) and I kinda ran over his front end with my car.

They didnt want to call the cops, and I kinda wanted to just b/c Ive never done anything like this. But we didnt call the cops, and I honestly dont know if it was his fault for mine, but I thought it was mine at first, now Im not sure.

My car isnt bad, but it did mess up the front end with scratches and the wheel well is completely trashed, my door opens into my fender and makes a little noise. And I have to drive with my steering wheel to the right to go straight. I dont know what to do, my car is only 3 months old.

What do I do about the guy I hit, he has my insurance info and I gave him my name and number, he claims he didnt have his insurance, but I got his name and number.

I cant ****in believe this just happened.

[Edge]

Dude. Sorry to hear that man. To lighten your mood (hopefully) I told you in chat NOT to go eat that nasty food lol. I come back and look what I read.....a tragedy!!! Oh well, its only metal and you can fix it. I would of called the cops personally just because thats what I did for the 2 accidents I had about 4-5 years ago (NOT in my 300, knock on wood) Hope all goes well man!!!

[2fastaz4doors]

First off if anyone ever gets into and accident with me and they have no insurance, I'm calling the police and I would hope they would take the car, or at least the plates.

I would go back and take some photos of the scene tonight. look at the signs and striping of the lot, the lighting etc. document everything now as they may change anything at any time on private property.

Second make sure you are not hurt.

I hope you and your baby will both be whole again soon

take care,
2fast

[Sharp Charge]

Call your local PD and see if you can come in and make a desk report in the morning. It happened on private property, so it's your call.

Good Luck!

[Spittin Game]

First off if anyone ever gets into and accident with me and they have no insurance, I'm calling the police and I would hope they would take the car, or at least the plates.

I would go back and take some photos of the scene tonight. look at the signs and striping of the lot, the lighting etc. document everything now as they may change anything at any time on private property.

Second make sure you are not hurt.

I hope you and your baby will both be whole again soon

take care,
2fast

What good will the pictures do? It was a dark best buy parking lot.

Call your local PD and see if you can come in and make a desk report in the morning. It happened on private property, so it's your call.

Good Luck!

His car is still at the best buy, should I have a police officer meet me there to run the plates or what not?

[Edge]

His car is still at the best buy, should I have a police officer meet me there to run the plates or what not?

I would for sure! GO! NOW! Stop reading the forum!!!! lol...........no seriously.....go

[NVS 300]

NEVER leave an accident scene without seeing and recording their driver's licence details!

If like most people you have/had a mobile phone with a camera, take pics of the crash scene STRAIGHT AWAY with the two cars still "connected" so to speak, from every angle including from your line of approach and his/her line of approach.

Contact the other guy ASAP to find out what his stance is going to be: is he paying, are you paying, are you going through your insurance, is there an injury suit pending on his side? Get his admission of liability and his remedial actions in writing or recorded on the phone (use your answering machine, dictaphone or mobile phone recording capabilities) ASAP.

If you've admitted liability then reverse the above: get him to agree that the damage is limited only to the car (no personal injury suit) that he will get three quotes, that you will have the choice of repairer (including one you may select) and finalise a payment in full amount ASAP.

Good luck Spit!

[Spittin Game]

I would for sure! GO! NOW! Stop reading the forum!!!! lol...........no seriously.....go

I dont know if I should call the cops or not. I mean I left, he left, his car is there ya, but I mean we both left the scene of an accident without calling the cops. I dont know what to do.

[Tork Monster]

Jay-
Sorry to hear this!
I have gone down the path of "no fault; you fix yours and I'll fix mine" before, but I always ahd all of the other guys info. We just took care of it off the record,and the insurance companies were unaware.
If you really think it was your fault, and you think the guy is gonna contact your insurance to be paid for his damage, then get down there with a cop to get the info.
But
If he doesn't have insurance, and is unsure whose fault it is, it is unlikely he will call the cops or contact your insurance company, but you still need his info so you can always keep in touch.
When you get the police involved, there WILL be a ticket written, maybe to both parties. If the damage is minimal, it is sometimes better to settle it between the owners.

It is only bent sheetmetal! I know you feel sick right now (not in a DUBSTER way) but it is just a bent piece of steel!

Jay

[05mgnm4espy]

I dont know if I should call the cops or not. I mean I left, he left, his car is there ya, but I mean we both left the scene of an accident without calling the cops. I dont know what to do.

Most insurance companies won't do anything until a police report has been filed. You should get a hold of the cops and make a report asap! Also, have your insurance company call the other driver and see if he has insurance. If he does not have insurance, have him cited. One more note: Out here in Cali, you have 1 whole year from the time of the accident to file for injury claims. It might be the same over there. If the accident was his fault, make NO statements or sign any papers about your physical condition.

[OurZoo]

Also out here in Cali, no LEO will come to assist unless there was an injury. How the hell is he gonna get one to come out after the event already happended? More power to you if you can. Sorry to hear about the accident and good luck.

[STAGE 3 R/T]

Someone would hit me and doesn't have insurance, ya better believe I would have my popo come out!

[Spittin Game]

Well its 3:45 am and I just got back home, I had the officers meet me out there.

Heres where I get sick to my stomach, I talked to D's300C who was awesome and I owe him a bunch for walking me through what to do on the phone. He told me to drive to the local PD and get things rolling on this, well I took my car outta the garage. And on the way home it was screeching real bad and smoke would come out form my wheel well. Well I had to keep the steering wheel turned to the right just to drive straight. So as Im driving out of my neighborhood, I hear this grinding noise of something that is stopping me from going forward. I get out and dont see anything, then I go and I hear it feel it again, so as Im talking D's I go to turn around at a light and head back home, every time I step on teh brakes the car screeches and shakes and smoke comes out of the wheel well. Well I get to my driveway and I cant get in the driveway, something is preventing me from going up the lip to get in. I get out look under my car, and there is some metal rod with a big ring on the end that is broken off my car and hanging towards the ground. So I had to back my car into the driveway the best I could, I coulc barely even back it in, let alone move it forward to adjust its angle. I have no clue what it is, but lets just say my car is very bad.

But then I borrow a car and go meet the cops at the Best Buy, well on the phone I get transfered all over and then finally with Denver, they come and it isn't their district, and the cop was a cock sucker! So he calls Lakewood for me, they call me and get my info on the phone, then the cop shows up, he was younger and just a cooler guy. Hes getting my story, gets my info then runs the plates on the Geo Prizm. Then a lady cop comes up and I hear them talking and he is trying to help me in every way he can, I hear her tell him that they cant get the other guy on a DUI or for leaving the scene or a hit and run, and I understand why they cant, thats not even the reason I went back. The car is registered under his fathers name, and it is insured so the computer says. They cant even write it up though b/c it was on private property, but it is documented, if I need anything. Then I talked with them and they told me what I could do for this and that. They were both very nice.

So now Im here back at home, I looked at my car, and it makes me sick. Its 3 months old, and Ill probably be without it for a month. I dont know if it will be as good as new or what, Ive never gone through this. Any and all experience with this would be great.

[mjr5150]

Damn....that sucks Spittin !! Glad you got it somewhat worked out....sorry it happened . It should be as good as new (accept nothing less...someone's insurance is paying ) ....but select a really good shop ...ask around ....check their reputation . Some dealers have a full body shop ......ask around...travel if necessary ....as a Chrysler dealer would be my first choice . Only OEM parts . Good luck man .....and beat the rental like a red-headed stepchild !! Denver !!!!

[2fastaz4doors]

There are minimum requirements of lighting in all public areas, often times owners of private parking lots do not properly maintain the lights to achieve the required lumens per square foot
a picture could show many important items such as any lights that were not functioning, the quality of their stripping, the placement of their signs.
On private property it may not be you or the other driver that will be held responsible but rather the property owners and the people they hired to engineer and maintain the "dark best buy parking lot" you spoke of.

Again, I hope you are well, and may your ride be returned to it's proper condition to your satisfaction soon.

take care,
2fast

What good will the pictures do? It was a dark best buy parking lot.




His car is still at the best buy, should I have a police officer meet me there to run the plates or what not?