Just been reversed into...By the police

Asharin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Karma :

First time I have ever been hit by a car, and it was the police reversing into me. An armed response vehicle at that.

Now my chips are cold, I was on the way home from the chippy at the time.

Only damage is the clutch lever is snapped off and useless.

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

You know its going to be your fault right? I.e. it changes into a you were reversed into. Into you hit them.

Unless you can find some CCTV evidence and or independent witnesses as the word of cops vs you odds don't look good... perhaps you would like o purchase some vaseline?
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duncan111180 · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Karma :

Well at least they didn't just get out and shoot you claiming you tried to evade them lol hope it settles out in the end and thank god for microwaves. Thumbs Up

Asharin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Karma :

Well the police admitted it was their fault, there is also 5 or 6 witnesses from the road too, luckily it was the road 1 down from where I live so I sort of know the people who saw Smile

TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Did you call the police to atten.... oh wait.
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L4Isoside · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Mar 2010 Karma :

Ahh deja vu Laughing

like i said, id probably not claim for just a broken lever (providing they where polite etc)

and doubt they could twist it, or be arse hole enough to, but maybe..

Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

I'd claim for the chips.
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yuri2085 · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

You sure your wheel's structural integrity wasn't comprimised? Smile

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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

My neck is getting sore just reading that. Thinking

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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Thought the police didn't have insurance and it had to go through court or something?
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Mister James · I want to believe! Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

Nope, they just pay up. Like a lot of big organisations, they lodge a massive bond at a bank somewhere as 'insurance', but unless there's an argument about liability they just pay up out of normal funds.
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Asharin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Karma :

I would rather not claim, because the 2 coppers in the car, and their Sgt who came down seemed genuinely nice fellas, but alas I can't afford to get my bike fixed and checked over at the moment, as I am skint, so I decided I would have to put a claim in.

Not going to take the piss, only claiming for the actual damage to the bike that was done there, not anything else.
Currently waiting for the Police to get back to BLD with their side of the story etc.
I'm can only assume they'll stick to what they said and admit liability, or they'll change their minds and I'll get reamed Very Happy

Soon see one way or the other!

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Asharin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Karma :

Well that's who Bikesure (the insurer I use) put onto it for me Very Happy

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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

BLD are all right, they're dealing with my claim at the moment Thumbs Up

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Mr Hammers · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Karma :

BLD dealt with mine too, and they were really good, very helpful.
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Fruit'n'nut · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Karma :

You've claimed through your insurance for a clutch lever?

I bet the money you save on the lever by not paying for it yourself, is outweighed by the increased premiums you'll be paying for the next few years.

You shouldn't lose any NCB for a non-fault accident, but you've still shown your insurer that you're a "risk."
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DEN MONKEY · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

Hmm wonder if they would be so polite if you backed your car into a police bike ?
Prob get some silly neg driving charge or something ?

Still can see you side if they were good about it .....but if they can't be held to a higher standard then who can.....OK now I'm conflicted
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