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Guys (and gals), need some input from yourselves on this matter.
Last week, had a bit of a shunt - I'll not bother with the details suffice to say my fault ultimately.
Both parties agreed there were no injuries to contend with, and as such exchanged details and not bother the police.
Long story short, finished with the company on Friday, and now they're yapping about wanting a police reference number.
I've told them we didn't call the police as there was no need to.
They've said they want the police informed, as does the insurance company.
Basically, can they demand this or are they being arses?
Also, I've noticed a few aches and pains set in my neck, shoulders, back, and knees - as the accident was my fault, can I claim for injuries or is it tough titties?
Having been rear-ended and sandwiched between a van and car previously (16-18 months ago), aside from a bit of upper back pain for a day or so, I was as right as rain - not so this time. Never bothered claiming as I was fine.
How does this then fit in with their demands.
It seems they are refusing to send me the paperwork to fill in.
Cheers everyone.
Last week, had a bit of a shunt - I'll not bother with the details suffice to say my fault ultimately.
Both parties agreed there were no injuries to contend with, and as such exchanged details and not bother the police.
Long story short, finished with the company on Friday, and now they're yapping about wanting a police reference number.
I've told them we didn't call the police as there was no need to.
They've said they want the police informed, as does the insurance company.
Basically, can they demand this or are they being arses?
Also, I've noticed a few aches and pains set in my neck, shoulders, back, and knees - as the accident was my fault, can I claim for injuries or is it tough titties?
Having been rear-ended and sandwiched between a van and car previously (16-18 months ago), aside from a bit of upper back pain for a day or so, I was as right as rain - not so this time. Never bothered claiming as I was fine.
How does this then fit in with their demands.
It seems they are refusing to send me the paperwork to fill in.
Cheers everyone.
Don't know, but the guy, who was driving the car, which belongs to a friend, said he wasn't looking to claim.
Of course, he's free to change his mind, especially if like me, he's feeling some aches and pains.
I have his number, might call him for a quick chat to see how he is and to see what he's done - claimed himself or passed on my details and whatnot to the vehicle owner to take care of.
Of course, he's free to change his mind, especially if like me, he's feeling some aches and pains.
I have his number, might call him for a quick chat to see how he is and to see what he's done - claimed himself or passed on my details and whatnot to the vehicle owner to take care of.
As I said above, at the time we were fine, and we both stated as much and wouldn't be looking for money for nothing.
I don't know about the other chap, but I've got a few most definitely non-fictional pains, which only showed themselves on Sunday evening. From Wednesday evening 'til then, I felt absolutely fine.
Again, I'm not going to cast aspertions on the other guy, but it's not exactly unheard of that they speak with others who change their mindset for them. Equally, if like myself, I'd not want him to unduly suffer as a result.
Fairs fair at the end of the day, and I too have a despise of our American-trend of claiming for every little thing and not accepting responsibility for our own actions/mistakes. But that doesn't mean we have to accept negligence either - just be and act sensibly.
Alas, for some the lure and temptation of easy, free money is too much - and given our society is money and material goods driven, who can blame them for wanting something they might never have been able to attain otherwise.
As such, we're victims of our own making to a certain degree.
I don't know about the other chap, but I've got a few most definitely non-fictional pains, which only showed themselves on Sunday evening. From Wednesday evening 'til then, I felt absolutely fine.
Again, I'm not going to cast aspertions on the other guy, but it's not exactly unheard of that they speak with others who change their mindset for them. Equally, if like myself, I'd not want him to unduly suffer as a result.
Fairs fair at the end of the day, and I too have a despise of our American-trend of claiming for every little thing and not accepting responsibility for our own actions/mistakes. But that doesn't mean we have to accept negligence either - just be and act sensibly.
Alas, for some the lure and temptation of easy, free money is too much - and given our society is money and material goods driven, who can blame them for wanting something they might never have been able to attain otherwise.
As such, we're victims of our own making to a certain degree.
Well, just received a solicitor's letter - so looks like the chap in question maybe did suffer an ache or two, or has been talked into claiming after all. Who knows?
Meanwhile the Ireland office boss has sent me another email saying nothing is being done until he gets a police report.
So, I guess the question now becomes if I do as he wants, do I leave myself open to prosecution or can't they use it as it'd be self incrimination? Or am I thinking of the US's 5th amendment?
Meanwhile the Ireland office boss has sent me another email saying nothing is being done until he gets a police report.
So, I guess the question now becomes if I do as he wants, do I leave myself open to prosecution or can't they use it as it'd be self incrimination? Or am I thinking of the US's 5th amendment?
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