Whiplash claim
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It's amazing how some people manage to get themselves up and dressed in a morning without near mortal injuries.
oP, I'm intrigued as to how you know it was at least 13mph. How fast were doing? Because if you were doing 12 in the same direction, that's not much of an impact.
Maybe some of use are made of sterner stuff.
I'll offer some genuine advice. Don't try the dogems at the fair.
oP, I'm intrigued as to how you know it was at least 13mph. How fast were doing? Because if you were doing 12 in the same direction, that's not much of an impact.
Maybe some of use are made of sterner stuff.
I'll offer some genuine advice. Don't try the dogems at the fair.
Monkeylegend said:
OP, is this the same accident you had in August where you got head butted?
No it's a different one.The Head-butt incident resulted in the attacker being taken to the station for the night. They keep calling me for me to send me a picture of my chipped tooth so they can secure a prosecution but I'm kind of over it now.
I will speak to Stagecoach and find out with Solicitors they use and get it touch and go from there, thanks.
REALIST123 said:
A typical bus weighs from 15 tonnes upwards
Most modern double decker buses will only weigh that much if fully loaded.Regulation 71 of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, as amended, requires the unladen weight of a bus to be plainly marked in a conspicuous place on the outside of the vehicle at the nearside. Zoom in on this photo and you'll see it - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buses_in_London#/med...
That one is 7 years old. More recent designs to Euro 6 spec using smaller engines and improved construction techniques are quite a lot lighter.
The laden weight of course depends on how many passenger are on board. A full passenger load will add roughly 5 tonnes.
IntriguedUser said:
Monkeylegend said:
OP, is this the same accident you had in August where you got head butted?
No it's a different one.The Head-butt incident resulted in the attacker being taken to the station for the night. They keep calling me for me to send me a picture of my chipped tooth so they can secure a prosecution but I'm kind of over it now.
I will speak to Stagecoach and find out with Solicitors they use and get it touch and go from there, thanks.
Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
C.A.R. said:
You're "kind of over" someone chipping your tooth?!
Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
I have nothing to prove. I haven't taken a picture because the chip is so small you can't pick it up on a camera, let alone the smart-phones in the household..Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
C.A.R. said:
You're "kind of over" someone chipping your tooth?!
Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
Now if only you could be more assertive with your fiancé Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
IntriguedUser said:
C.A.R. said:
You're "kind of over" someone chipping your tooth?!
Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
I have nothing to prove. I haven't taken a picture because the chip is so small you can't pick it up on a camera, let alone the smart-phones in the household..Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
You sir talk out your arse.
photosnob said:
Okay OP ignore some of the people on here. There medical qualifications are probably comparable to their legal ones or insurance experience.
I'll give some examples of my recent experience. I crashed my car meaning that my parter had a fractures skull and was in hospital having loads of scans, she was unconcious in a car which was in water upside down*. And my brother who is a commercial surveyor recently had someone come into the back of him at such a speed that the driver is being prosecuted for dangerous driving, and he had to go into hospital on a stuff board with a neck brace on, he has not walked or worked in over two weeks (his shoulder was dislocated, his knee was dislocated). According to PH both of these people should man up and walk it off...
My solicitors refused to deal with her as a third party. They are jokers for other reason, but have gotten rid of their solicitors so things have to be done through a solicitor. I'd recommend Slater and Gordan. They have been helpful and have done their best to get this sorted fairly and are trying to do it quickly.
I do not think anyone here has said they should walk that off..I'll give some examples of my recent experience. I crashed my car meaning that my parter had a fractures skull and was in hospital having loads of scans, she was unconcious in a car which was in water upside down*. And my brother who is a commercial surveyor recently had someone come into the back of him at such a speed that the driver is being prosecuted for dangerous driving, and he had to go into hospital on a stuff board with a neck brace on, he has not walked or worked in over two weeks (his shoulder was dislocated, his knee was dislocated). According to PH both of these people should man up and walk it off...
My solicitors refused to deal with her as a third party. They are jokers for other reason, but have gotten rid of their solicitors so things have to be done through a solicitor. I'd recommend Slater and Gordan. They have been helpful and have done their best to get this sorted fairly and are trying to do it quickly.
- Actually there were other injuries, including some nasty scarring. It's quite likely she will not be able to come on holiday with me which is close to two months after the accident. She is back at work in a limited capacity. Because she cannot afford to not work.
I think what people are saying is that a 13mph knock from a car against a bus and some gentle whiplash is probably not a cause for concern or to chase payment. I've had worse from playing rugby.
However, if OP is a bus driver, and he is unable to turn his head for work then simply getting signed off for a week might be a better case than chasing an insurance claim - however saying that, we do not know how OP is paid (hours worked, OT, performance etc) so there might be cause for a claim.
I was involved in an accident recently. A car turned right out of a side road into my car as I was passing the junction. Similar speed involved and neither car were drivable afterwards.
About two days later I had a bit of a sore neck for about a day. Otherwise all good and just annoyed about the loss of my car.
The amount of people who said i should claim for whiplash was ridiculous. I was told all about how much so and so got and that I'd be stupid not to as the payout on my car would be so low.
Just a sad reflection of a lot of people in society who think they should get something for nothing. I wish they could stop it as it would also stop people moaning about how expensive their insurance is.
About two days later I had a bit of a sore neck for about a day. Otherwise all good and just annoyed about the loss of my car.
The amount of people who said i should claim for whiplash was ridiculous. I was told all about how much so and so got and that I'd be stupid not to as the payout on my car would be so low.
Just a sad reflection of a lot of people in society who think they should get something for nothing. I wish they could stop it as it would also stop people moaning about how expensive their insurance is.
hairyben said:
So in summary op pulls his bus out on someone causing a crash, (gets a slap) and wants to be paid £3000 for his efforts?
No, this is a second effort at compo from a different incident apparently.If I was his employer I would likely be looking into his standard of driving.
PurpleMoonlight said:
hairyben said:
So in summary op pulls his bus out on someone causing a crash, (gets a slap) and wants to be paid £3000 for his efforts?
No, this is a second effort at compo from a different incident apparently.If I was his employer I would likely be looking into his standard of driving.
I have issues with my neck that requires constant pain control (The meds are daily required for the last 20 years but without I cannot go to work), did I sue did I f
k because this is called life and st happens.
I drive anything from 10 miles to 300 miles per day for work and then back.
It was caused by an accident at work,
Did I come on here and look for a lawyer, hell no. granted PH or the compo culture was not around in those days but still MTFU.
OR
Grow the fk up.
13mph and a side swipe does not equal a whiplash claim. FFS
k because this is called life and st happens.I drive anything from 10 miles to 300 miles per day for work and then back.
It was caused by an accident at work,
Did I come on here and look for a lawyer, hell no. granted PH or the compo culture was not around in those days but still MTFU.
OR
Grow the f
k up.13mph and a side swipe does not equal a whiplash claim. FFS
IntriguedUser said:
C.A.R. said:
You're "kind of over" someone chipping your tooth?!
Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
I have nothing to prove. I haven't taken a picture because the chip is so small you can't pick it up on a camera, let alone the smart-phones in the household..Presumably 'they' are the police / prosecution service. Why aren't you interested in helping with an investigation which you initiated? You're basically wasting everybody's time!
The only reason I can fathom for someone not wanting to submit something so obvious as evidence of a chipped tooth would be because actually, it's bullsh*t.
And bullsh*tters are generally habitual.
But prove us all wrong - custard test for this imaginary chipped tooth? I suppose at least whiplash can't be photographed so you're on to a winner.
I was about to stand up for you saying that the system is wrong not the person claiming but if you wont help the plod prosecute an attacker then do one.
OP, I think I have found out what your problem may be - From the "Reluctant Overtakers" thread.
I also do it when driving my car, I have driven through red lights thinking they're green, and noticed half way through, has anyone else done this?
IntriguedUser said:
Lester H said:
problem can arise on a long motorway run, when you start "following" rather than driving. this may be a result of tiredness or being virtually mesmerised. stop if it's tiredness, otherwise, overtake and get your momentum back. this is not an act of aggression it is the freeing up of road space.
This happens to me when working as a bus driver. I completely forget whole journey's from one end to the other.I also do it when driving my car, I have driven through red lights thinking they're green, and noticed half way through, has anyone else done this?
750turbo said:
OP, I think I have found out what your problem may be - From the "Reluctant Overtakers" thread.
I also do it when driving my car, I have driven through red lights thinking they're green, and noticed half way through, has anyone else done this?
IntriguedUser said:
Lester H said:
problem can arise on a long motorway run, when you start "following" rather than driving. this may be a result of tiredness or being virtually mesmerised. stop if it's tiredness, otherwise, overtake and get your momentum back. this is not an act of aggression it is the freeing up of road space.
This happens to me when working as a bus driver. I completely forget whole journey's from one end to the other.I also do it when driving my car, I have driven through red lights thinking they're green, and noticed half way through, has anyone else done this?
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