got hit & run, not a potato, what do?

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I'd refuse the random lid because it will be paid for from your settlement.

I presume what you actually want is a like for like replacement for your damaged lid if it's still available and if it's not then you'll have to go and try some on to find something that fits well?

And these are the repair people: https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/08697889

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

How many claims management companies can one person be involved in?
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/0QwkJVqqvgod4CIFSHAPAzT6MyE/appointments

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Tierbirdy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Karma :

I think you're misreading me, I'm just reporting what they've said they're going to do, I'm not dismissing any ones advice or anything like that.
My main priority of course is whats best for me, not my insurance company and how big a bill they can rack up. That's why I'm asking for advice Smile

I may well turn the hire bike etc down, Ill have to give them a ring in the morning and raise these points with them and see exactly whats going on. Theres no point having a hire bike racking up daily charges that I cant ride. If they could have one once Im fit to ride that would be great, but if they wont do that then I guess theres little point.

Iv'e got the fazer back home from now, police kindly didn't impound it and a mate wheeled it home. Its in surprisingly not fucked condition. Seems the exhaust acted as a very good crash bung and took almost all the damage. Front & rear fairing is shattered and that's about it. Pissed oil everywhere too, dunno if it starts yet, didn't want to try it.

Iv'e no doubt the insurers will write it off still, though I may well be looking at keeping it and repairing it myself to keep as a second London daily hack bike.

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and i'd agree, don't let them take the bike if you can get their assessor to come to you instead. Since it's in your garage it's not accruing any storage fees, as soon as it's with them you can bet they'll start tacking them on.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Go to a firm of real solicitors instead of the people Carole Nash passed you to.

First thing in the morning you should tell them so that they don't send someone to collect your bike.

Having a hire bike when you can't use it sounds like the type of thing that the insurance company won't pay for and so you'd end up with the bill.

I also can't see the insurance company being keen on the idea of them paying for a helmet that is of no use to you.

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Tierbirdy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Karma :

Ok so phoned Plantec, Im keeping the bike in my garage locked away safely. Theyre goinf to assess it at home but said I need to get my own estimate on repair costs etc then. So Ill see what my local yamaha garage can do for me. Im confused though why theyve said theyll assess it, but I have to get my own estimate? If theyre not estimating the cost when they asses it, what are they doing?

Hire bike is being put on hold, will re-asses my need for one when Im actually capable of riding it. If claim is settled before then thats one less hassle to worry about. But I really do need a bike to get to work, so if Im back to work before that happens Ill need one.

Baggyman · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Feb 2017 Karma :

Don't forget to visit doctor, get referred for X-Rays etc.

You need that audit trail for any claim now or in the future in the case of latent spazzing, loss of earnings etc.

Also, check with your employer about anything they might need as they will have an interest if paying you sick pay.
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TheArchitect · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Dec 2013 Karma :

same happened to me, got reg/colour/make of car on camera but owner claimed "wasn't me officer"

Put in claim to TP insurance that covered that plate. Lots of back and forth later got payout "without prejudice".

Don't back down, keep pushing. MIB takes years, if you can get TP to pay up it'll work out better for you.
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Tierbirdy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Karma :

Dumb question, but will they know? And surely it shouldn't matter, if the previous owner had restored it to an as new condition? I bought it from a dealership who didnt mention it, wasnt until I got the v5 and did the autotrader trick that I found out. Sad

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Huh, I think that is new, and about bloody time too.

Tierbirdy, can you do us a favour? If you check on https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ does it show your bike as written off?
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