a bicycle smashed my car
07-03-2005, 08:10 PM
#41
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,004
Originally Posted by chillin014
i wasnt worried about him being "let off the hook" i was worried about getting a ticket. I've alreayd got a speeding ticket and i've only been driving 4 months.
and i dont think there is anyway to say "clearly he was in the wrong" Because from waht i understand pedestrians always have the right of way.
its too late to argue about it now, that guy was dirt poor and wouldnt even have been able to offer me anything anyway. and consider all the other legal issues taht could have come out of it. the guy had a bicycle with a radio bungee strapped onto it, come on, it wasnt worth it.
and i dont think there is anyway to say "clearly he was in the wrong" Because from waht i understand pedestrians always have the right of way.
its too late to argue about it now, that guy was dirt poor and wouldnt even have been able to offer me anything anyway. and consider all the other legal issues taht could have come out of it. the guy had a bicycle with a radio bungee strapped onto it, come on, it wasnt worth it.
07-03-2005, 08:21 PM
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 1,805
That really sucks, especially since you've been putting so much work into your car. I do agree though, if you want to live in the US/Canada you should assimilate!!! Up here they go on about how everybody from different countries should be allowed to keep their culture...why don't they just stay in their countries then?! Keep aspects of your cultre but learn english and how things work over here.
I'm not prejudiced or anything, but my family immigrated and changed as needed so I don't know why other people can't...you gotta contribute something to your country. Just a little rant
Hope it all works out!
I'm not prejudiced or anything, but my family immigrated and changed as needed so I don't know why other people can't...you gotta contribute something to your country. Just a little rant
Hope it all works out!
07-03-2005, 08:35 PM
#43
1st off: If you declare an accident, and YOUR INSURANCE PAYS FOR THE DAMAGE, it is likely that your premium will go up. Unless the repairs are very expensive (over $1,000) I'd be inclined to keep insurance out of the picture. Your choice though. Definitely don't try to BS them. They will have someone visit your car to check out the claim and that person is likely to be knowledgeable.
2nd: Even if the guy was in the wrong, it would be tough to extract money off a poor immigrant on a bicycle. Bicycles don't have insurance like cars do, so yeah, you handled it the only way you realistically could. Would you really want to hire a lawyer and take this guy to court? Come on guys! He did the only reasonable thing here.
3rd. Let's not get into an immigration debate! This forum really breaks down when it deviates from cars...
Try the junkyard websites to get the mirror and other parts (junkyard dog, carparts.com, etc). Windshield will cost money, but not a fortune. And try "paintless dent removal" places for the dents. They are pretty cheap and as long as the panels aren't creased they can usually get the dents out.
Good luck!
2nd: Even if the guy was in the wrong, it would be tough to extract money off a poor immigrant on a bicycle. Bicycles don't have insurance like cars do, so yeah, you handled it the only way you realistically could. Would you really want to hire a lawyer and take this guy to court? Come on guys! He did the only reasonable thing here.
3rd. Let's not get into an immigration debate! This forum really breaks down when it deviates from cars...
Try the junkyard websites to get the mirror and other parts (junkyard dog, carparts.com, etc). Windshield will cost money, but not a fortune. And try "paintless dent removal" places for the dents. They are pretty cheap and as long as the panels aren't creased they can usually get the dents out.
Good luck!
07-03-2005, 08:36 PM
#44
Originally Posted by Northern Maxima
That really sucks, especially since you've been putting so much work into your car. I do agree though, if you want to live in the US/Canada you should assimilate!!! Up here they go on about how everybody from different countries should be allowed to keep their culture...why don't they just stay in their countries then?! Keep aspects of your cultre but learn english and how things work over here.
I'm not prejudiced or anything, but my family immigrated and changed as needed so I don't know why other people can't...you gotta contribute something to your country. Just a little rant Hope it all works out!
I'm not prejudiced or anything, but my family immigrated and changed as needed so I don't know why other people can't...you gotta contribute something to your country. Just a little rant
Hope it all works out!and once again, you cant truly understand the frusteration until someone you cant even communicate with just cost you over 500 dollars in repair and smashed glass all throughout your car. you cant say a ****in word to him because he wouldnt understand. i imagine this is similar to being hit by a large animal because you cant do **** about it and you know you the animal cant do a thing for you.
thanks for the support Northern.
and doc- its too late now. Like i said none of us know for sure the rules and laws but either way, my insurance would be paying for it, correct? and if they estimate the **** rediculously and i've got to pay a 500 dollar deductable i might as well get the **** done myself. especially considering my insurance will go up within the next couple years or wahtever and i'll just be screwed more. i dont care that he "got off the hook" if thats what actually happened.
07-03-2005, 08:37 PM
#45
Originally Posted by TrackSmart
1st off: If you declare an accident, and YOUR INSURANCE PAYS FOR THE DAMAGE, it is likely that your premium will go up. Unless the repairs are very expensive (over $1,000) I'd be inclined to keep insurance out of the picture. Your choice though. Definitely don't try to BS them. They will have someone visit your car to check out the claim and that person is likely to be knowledgeable.
2nd: Even if the guy was in the wrong, it would be tough to extract money off a poor immigrant on a bicycle. Bicycles don't have insurance like cars do, so yeah, you handled it the only way you realistically could. Would you really want to hire a lawyer and take this guy to court? Come on guys! He did the only reasonable thing here.
3rd. Let's not get into an immigration debate! This forum really breaks down when it deviates from cars...
Try the junkyard websites to get the mirror and other parts (junkyard dog, carparts.com, etc). Windshield will cost money, but not a fortune. And try "paintless dent removal" places for the dents. They are pretty cheap and as long as the panels aren't creased they can usually get the dents out.
Good luck!
2nd: Even if the guy was in the wrong, it would be tough to extract money off a poor immigrant on a bicycle. Bicycles don't have insurance like cars do, so yeah, you handled it the only way you realistically could. Would you really want to hire a lawyer and take this guy to court? Come on guys! He did the only reasonable thing here.
3rd. Let's not get into an immigration debate! This forum really breaks down when it deviates from cars...
Try the junkyard websites to get the mirror and other parts (junkyard dog, carparts.com, etc). Windshield will cost money, but not a fortune. And try "paintless dent removal" places for the dents. They are pretty cheap and as long as the panels aren't creased they can usually get the dents out.
Good luck!
thanks man
07-03-2005, 08:53 PM
#46
Originally Posted by chillin014
okay thank you, my thoughts exactly. and i think it is creased, its got scratches too. i'll look into it though.
thanks man
thanks man
I don't know how bad the scratches are, but turtle-wax polishing compound can do wonders if it's not scraped down to bare metal. It takes a little elbow grease though.
If most of the scratches come off w\ the polishing compound, you may opt to just use some touch-up paint on the few deeper areas and save a some money on repainting costs.
Like I said, I don't know how deep the scratches are...
07-03-2005, 08:54 PM
#47
Originally Posted by TrackSmart
I don't know how bad the scratches are, but turtle-wax polishing compound can do wonders if it's not scraped down to bare metal. It takes a little elbow grease though.
If most of the scratches come off w\ the polishing compound, you may opt to just use some touch-up paint on the few deeper areas and save a some money on repainting costs.
Like I said, I don't know how deep the scratches are...
If most of the scratches come off w\ the polishing compound, you may opt to just use some touch-up paint on the few deeper areas and save a some money on repainting costs.
Like I said, I don't know how deep the scratches are...
07-03-2005, 09:31 PM
#48
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 3,883
Originally Posted by chillin014
its hard to explain. basically some dumb**** on a bike was going opposite the direction of traffic as i was turning on to a side street. there fore i was not looking in the opposite direction of traffic. so i turn on to the sidestreet and the next thing i know my drivers side window shatters onto my face.
nobody was hurt AT ALL. but this is the thing. he didnt speak english.( FUHCK!!!) SO i got a ****ed up car and thats it. We decided (me and my parents) calling the police would only end in his favor, unless he was an illegal alien or on drugs or something.
my drivers side door has some huge dents. the tint on my window that i just bought a month ago saved my face because the glas completely shattered and it kept most of it together.. So drivers side window broke. The drivers side mirror broke completely off the bracket flew INTO MY CAR and all the way through and scratched my passenger window and passenger door panel.
my WINDSHEILD has some HUGE cracks.
his bicycle was completely fine.
so i guess the first thing to do is fix my window and hope my window regulator isnt broken. and fix the mirror to make my car driveable. i just dont know how much these things will cost.
how much will a mirror cost for a GLE? the bracket looks like it could be messed up so i dont know if i need that.
and how much would a drivers side window glass cost?
alright i guess thats all, i knwo the windsheild price will be rediculous so i wont even ask right now
nobody was hurt AT ALL. but this is the thing. he didnt speak english.( FUHCK!!!) SO i got a ****ed up car and thats it. We decided (me and my parents) calling the police would only end in his favor, unless he was an illegal alien or on drugs or something.
my drivers side door has some huge dents. the tint on my window that i just bought a month ago saved my face because the glas completely shattered and it kept most of it together.. So drivers side window broke. The drivers side mirror broke completely off the bracket flew INTO MY CAR and all the way through and scratched my passenger window and passenger door panel.
my WINDSHEILD has some HUGE cracks.
his bicycle was completely fine.
so i guess the first thing to do is fix my window and hope my window regulator isnt broken. and fix the mirror to make my car driveable. i just dont know how much these things will cost.
how much will a mirror cost for a GLE? the bracket looks like it could be messed up so i dont know if i need that.
and how much would a drivers side window glass cost?
alright i guess thats all, i knwo the windsheild price will be rediculous so i wont even ask right now
07-04-2005, 02:59 AM
#49
1st: remembering wut i had been taught all throughout grade school, people on bike or foot SHOULD go against traffic because it is better for their safety. easier to see oncoming cars and to jump out of the way or some thing of that matter. 2nd: remembering wut i learned in criminal justice class, i believe my officer telling me that ur windshield should be replaced free of charge by the correct authorities (dont remember who holds that responsibility) since, obviously, it is illegal to drive with a cracked or broken windshield. the only thing is ur insurance will reflect upon that, therefore its not really free!
07-04-2005, 06:03 AM
#50
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 6,190
[QUOTE=MaximaSpd85]1st: remembering wut i had been taught all throughout grade school, people on bike or foot SHOULD go against traffic because it is better for their safety. easier to see oncoming cars and to jump out of the way or some thing of that matter.
You were taught wrong. Pedestrians go against traffic, but bicycles go with traffic. Pure and simple!
You were taught wrong. Pedestrians go against traffic, but bicycles go with traffic. Pure and simple!
07-04-2005, 09:38 AM
#52
Originally Posted by 2 Da Max
dam thats a strong bike, wonder if it was a cannodale 
jk sorry to hear what happened bro.
jk sorry to hear what happened bro.
other wise he didnt have **** wrong with his bike or his body.
it still kills me that he cracked my windsheild too.
07-04-2005, 11:39 PM
#54
Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 37
damn im surprised at how everyone wants to rip off the insurance company.... and thats messsed up at how all of u react...not caring that both the guy in the bike and the driver werent hurt....the guy who started this thread has his head on straight ..he came here to asks for help on finding parts..just do that for him....
anyways... good luck fixing your max
anyways... good luck fixing your max
07-04-2005, 11:48 PM
#55
Originally Posted by drvefastho
damn im surprised at how everyone wants to rip off the insurance company.... and thats messsed up at how all of u react...not caring that both the guy in the bike and the driver werent hurt....the guy who started this thread has his head on straight ..he came here to asks for help on finding parts..just do that for him....
anyways... good luck fixing your max
anyways... good luck fixing your max
...if he wanted parts he wouldnt give us a story on how it happened..im pretty sure he wanted some feedback if not..then he should have just said he wanted parts..anyway..CHILLIN did you atleast get the license plate number?..i guess you could call it a hit and run...come on man.what the hell r u going to report?..."there was this guy on a bike..he hit my car...ummmm he couldnt speak english..so i let it go..and decided to call you because i could be making up this entire incident"? how the hell you think the insurance company is gonna react? "sure we can replace everything no questions asked"? more like....*click* then you go "hello? hello? hellllooooo?" 
07-05-2005, 05:54 AM
#56
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 6,190
Originally Posted by Chipotle18
dude dont be a noob ...if he wanted parts he wouldnt give us a story on how it happened..im pretty sure he wanted some feedback if not..then he should have just said he wanted parts..anyway..CHILLIN did you atleast get the license plate number?..i guess you could call it a hit and run...come on man.what the hell r u going to report?..."there was this guy on a bike..he hit my car...ummmm he couldnt speak english..so i let it go..and decided to call you because i could be making up this entire incident"? how the hell you think the insurance company is gonna react? "sure we can replace everything no questions asked"? more like....*click* then you go "hello? hello? hellllooooo?"
...if he wanted parts he wouldnt give us a story on how it happened..im pretty sure he wanted some feedback if not..then he should have just said he wanted parts..anyway..CHILLIN did you atleast get the license plate number?..i guess you could call it a hit and run...come on man.what the hell r u going to report?..."there was this guy on a bike..he hit my car...ummmm he couldnt speak english..so i let it go..and decided to call you because i could be making up this entire incident"? how the hell you think the insurance company is gonna react? "sure we can replace everything no questions asked"? more like....*click* then you go "hello? hello? hellllooooo?" Nonsense! He will have full coverage, regardless of how the incident happened. What do you think insurance is for?
07-05-2005, 06:16 AM
#59
Originally Posted by MaximaSpd85
1st: remembering wut i had been taught all throughout grade school, people on bike or foot SHOULD go against traffic because it is better for their safety. easier to see oncoming cars and to jump out of the way or some thing of that matter.
07-05-2005, 10:37 AM
#62
I think all states are similar, but bicycles are subject to vehicle code. They have to be going to same direction as traffic, follow all lights, signs, etc, use turn signals, can't be riden on sidewalks and yes you can get a DUI on a bicycle. I would have gotten the police involved. I work in a bike shop so I get asked these questions all the time.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Lakersallday24
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10
06-16-2019 01:35 AM