He’s out test-driving a 2004 Audi A4 and (so he says) his shoe came off and lodged under his brake. POW! He hits me.
Then, attempted to back out he hits me again. Then, while we’re pulling to the side he smacks me again!
My bumper is pretty screwed up, I’ve got a headache and my passenger (a colleague at work) is on his way to get checked out as he has a number of pre-existing health issues.
The sales guys here are advising me to contact a lawyer straightaway…
A lawyer might make things messy (and take a cut of your recovery). Assuming you got all the proper information, had an estimate done on the damage, and haven’t suffered any medical harm, I’d just see if the insurance will cover it or if they’re offering to pay for everything. If a dispute arises, or it looks like they won’t pony up the bill…well, call me, I’m hoping to get my license next month. (KIDDING!)
Um yes. Lawyers help you get bigger and better settlements.
His insurance should cover it. He’s screwed as to rates and such now. You aren’t responsible for bumper damage. That’s his problem. Any injury too. Go and get checked out. A headache may turn into much worse later. (Oh how I know that.)
I got rear-ended (more like slammed) over a week ago by an independent cab. I started out with a headache and went to the hospital just because. Later on I started hurting more, and by Saturday morning I could barely move. I spent the next week on my back, out of work. I’m sure as heck going for the personal injury thing. Plus a lawyer can help you deal better with things.
And 3 times?? Sheesh. Dude sounds like he needs some lessons.
Absolutely contact a lawyer. Especially since there was a passenger in your car, he will most likely sue the guy, and you will get dragged into it. Even if you decide not to file suit, you want to be sure you have all your bases covered.
After all. . . if you can’t trust a guy in sales, who can you trust?
If your co-worker/passenger gets a lawyer, it’s entirely possible that they will sue you as well, along with the dealership, the car mfr., etc. Cast the widest net, look for deep pockets.
You’ll need to know what to do to protect yourself, even if you don’t want to go after the other driver.
Yes. My wife was rear-ended by a new driver (his fourth in three months) after having a different accident three months ago. ICBC denied her first claim, and they denied this one as well, as the car damage was under $2000, but she’s been going to physio every couple days for the pain. The best thing she did was get a lawyer. I hate dealing with insurance, and it’s not worth the risk. What a lawyer will get you will be more than worth the cost.