Hit drunk pedestrian. What to do?

[Carcharodon]

Hi

A friend of mine just called to say they had hit a drunk pedestrian crossing the road. They were breatalysed and police attended. Plenty of witnesses to back up the fact the woman ran in front of a stopped bus into the road.

The car was slightly damaged. So my question is what is the best course of action in this situation? Small claims court? Try and settle with the person direct? Involve insurance?

What are insurance implications?

[mrmr96]

Carcharodon said:

Hi

A friend of mine just called to say they had hit a drunk pedestrian crossing the road. They were breatalysed and police attended. Plenty of witnesses to back up the fact the woman ran in front of a stopped bus into the road.

The car was slightly damaged. So my question is what is the best course of action in this situation? Small claims court? Try and settle with the person direct? Involve insurance?

What are insurance implications?

This'll be good!

[TheEnd]

It's fair, I'd pass it over to insurance though, they'll do the fixing, and they'll be deciding whether to bill anyone.
Probably won't do anything, but if someone's drunk actions cause loss or damage it's certainly more acceptable to get them to sort it out, compared to claiming for slipping on a wet floor.

[The Moose]

I'd probably involve the insurance so they have the clout of their legal team incase the ped starts to get funny about it

[mybrainhurts]

Just a minor issue, I know, but is the pedestrian dead...?

[s p a c e m a n]

Was she fit?

[Carcharodon]

Would the car not then be a cat d repaired? Decreasing its value. There are lots of witness statements including police statement putting blame on the pedestrian.I wouldn't want to advise my friend and then they lose out financially because of something not their fault.

Thanks

[22rgt B Squadron]

Was she flat?

[22rgt B Squadron]

Was she flat?

[Carcharodon]

Pedestrian had minor injuries. I cant believe I didnt mention that. I dont know full details as I had a quick chat with them on the phone. It was a low speed collision

[Tango13]

I heard of one case where an OAP walked out between some parked cars and was hit and killed by a motorcycle.

The rider of the bike successfully claimed from the estate of the deceased for the damages to his bike and clothing.

[The Moose]

The car will only be a cat-d if its written off. Not if they just repair a couple of grands damage on a £10k car

[The Moose]

Tango13 said:

I heard of one case where an OAP walked out between some parked cars and was hit and killed by a motorcycle.

The rider of the bike successfully claimed from the estate of the deceased for the damages to his bike and clothing.

Too right too in my opinion

[Carcharodon]

Thats a sad case. I dont know if I could have claimed in that case. Unless it was going to seriously affect me financially.

[iva cosworth]

Carcharodon said:

Would the car not then be a cat d repaired?

Only gets a Cat D if new parts not available,what car is it ?

Lightly damaged you said in OP,then unlikely to be written off.

[Carcharodon]

Audi s4. From the sound of it it seems like smashed wing mirror and panels dents.

[Toltec]

iva cosworth said:

Only gets a Cat D if new parts not available,what car is it ?

Never heard that one before, why is that the case?

[ejenner]

So, this 'friend' - is it you?

Someone had to ask. Like "my friend has this STI"

Depends on whether you can easily afford to pay for the damage to the car. Getting the insurance to pay for it can be a bit like taking out a loan so only worth claiming for anything over 1k - probably.. don't know your circumstances. Just find a way to pay for it, pay back your parents, friends, bank.. rather than the insurance comapny.

We're all assuming you didn't hurt the pedestrian and she just dented the bonnet or something? It does happen occasionally, where someone steps out in front of a car not moving that fast.

[Carcharodon]

Its not me. I would say if it was. I wish I had an Audi S4.

It appears to be the woman had a few too many drinks and ran across the road withoit looking properly. The driver shouldnt have to lose out if someone causes damage when the cross the road dangerously? Isn't that what pedestrian crossings are for?

[davepoth]

Carcharodon said:

Thats a sad case. I dont know if I could have claimed in that case. Unless it was going to seriously affect me financially.

It's entirely possible that it was the insurance company claiming after they'd paid out for the damage.