Someone turned into me stupidly across a junction, both cars written off. He admitted liability, so i get the money!

not too hurt, just airbag burns and sprained wrist.

my poor coop!

sorry to hear that mate, hope you recover soon.

A word of advice, get down your memory of the whole incident on paper or in a word document as you may need it in future. Also, log your injuries and take pictures (of your injuries). May help your future claim against the muppet that crashed into you.

Also when taking photos of injuries i find it good to DARKEN the bruised areas with some make up etc, or some navy boot polish!.. Sorry to hear that mate..

Chrissy..



edited as JimO is a Boner

Have you also considered falling down the stairs just to help these bruises along a little too or maybe try getting hit by a train, not a fast one or anything, maybe one that is just pulling into the platform

LOL @ JimO

Gutted to here about your car Andrew , thats now my biggest fear. After spending thousands last year putting mine right, (new engine, turbo etc), I'd be devestated if some muppet crashed into me and wrote it off.

Very sorry to hear that mate. Hopefully the payment will come thru speedy!

What a bummer Andrew, hope you get sorted out quickly with the money.
At least you weren't hurt too badly which is the main thing, (other than the severe whiplash, obviously).

Will you be looking for another coupe when the money comes through?

Thats a right ball pain that matey and ive been there as well Not in the coop thankfully!

As above get everything down asap really and if its worth it and you have somewhere to break the car getting it as part of the settlement and dont take any poo offers, usually 2 or 3 offers rejected before you get a proper one some people have said

Hope the injuries heal well and dont forget to claim intereste for being out of pocket all taxi reciepts and bus tickets and all while your out of transport as well to claim back

ah for fccuk's sake, crimes against Coupe's!!!
At least the poor Coupe looked after you!!!
Get well soon, at least you live to get another one

Glad you are not badly hurt - Hope you feel better soon. Worse luck for your poor coupe!

Take it easy, hope the insurance company treat you well!

Sorry to hear about the Coop.

Demand at least *triple* whatever the insurance company offer you on the grounds that you have proof that yours actually had a working airbag, which makes it damn near irreplaceable

Andrew, really sorry to hear about your accident

As people have said above, don't let your insurance screw you. Start scouring Autotrader, Loot, E&M for examples similar to yours so you have something to back up your case.

And the airbag went off as well

TWO airbags went off.

can you believe it!

Still representing the fiat "massive" with my punto

60 bhp mind. but its enough, considering!

Yo Andy

Hope you pull through it psychologically, as it stays longer that the physical injuries endured.

Make sure you put a seperate claim thorugh those car accident people like Claims Direct. The payment might take a long time ~1-2 years but may be in the thousands.. Get your neck checked for whiplash also.

Wishing you a speedy recovery

Sorry to hear about thaT - A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE Like everyone else has said - document everything, photograph everything, keep receipts and do not assume that the guy who wrote you off will always be cooperative as his Insurance company will not encourage him to do this. I speak from bitter experience. Get hospital back up for your injuries and keep an eye on the psychological side - You have suffered a trauma
Good luck

Rubbish news, sorry

On the injury front, get checked out by the hospital so everything is documents
...assuming you have legal cover on your insurance, the company should cover any legal fees associated with any PI claim you may wish to make

In terms of insurance pay out for the car, make sure you turn down any initial offer they make (unless you think it is actually above what you were expecting I guess)

Another Coop of to car heaven. Sorry to here about that but at least you walked away. No matter what happens to the car this is the most important thing. When I crashed my first car I didn't think that as I was so gutted. However now looking back I was so lucky and for that Im greatful.

Andrew is there any chance of some pics as i wouldnt mind see how you managed to get both airbags to go off as one is doing good in a coupe from what ive seen of some of them

and i FINALLY got my money last month.

7 months to get the cheque. ridiculous.

pleased to say i pick up my new coop next week.... 16v this time, no turbo.

happy though, its a fantastically good example, a lot better than my 20vt was.

nah im not, since the coupe ive had 2 1.2 puntos and im currently driving a 316i. trust me, it feels plenty fast

Good luck with the new car dude!!!

Ross

Welcome back Andrew, I'll keep an eye out for you in your new motor.