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I reversed out of my drive in a small cul-de-sac and hit a parked car that was parked over the opposite driveway. They were causing an obstruction... am I still at fault?
My daughter was driving home at 3am on Sunday morning in dark rainy conditions, she skidded, lost control and hit the kerb and a traffic light (which was damaged) She left the car in a safe place nearby...
I was involved in an accident with a driver who smelt of alcohol and refused to exchange details. I contacted the olice who said they had nobody who could attend at that moment and I should insist on the...
Until recently I was the proud owner of a high value factory built trike, a 2018 Rewaco. Sadly, my trike suffered a major fire while riding on the motorway. I got it onto the hard shoulder without injury,...
My car was damaged recently. I contacted my insurance and they gave me two options: claim through them and I would have to pay my excess or go through a claims management company that they deal with at...
A couple of days ago my parked Honda CR-V was struck by a Morrisons delivery van. Damage to the vehicle includes bodywork repair for dents and scrapes, and possibly replacement parts. My insurance company...
You don't advise using a claims management company if there's any potential for dispute after an accident. Why is that? What should one use when there is a dispute over liability?
Our car was hit from behind whilst waiting to turn at a junction. The other motorist was profusely apologetic and accepted liability. Our bumper was squashed and pushed out of shape, parking sensors squished...
My stepdaughter was involved in a minor collision ten days ago, when a van emerging from a crossroads did not see her approaching. She stopped, but he didn't. He hit the bonnet, bumper and nearside light....
While my car was parked in a retail park car park it was hit and severely damaged by a third party. It is likely to be a write off. I have the third party's insurers details. The third party is obviously...
 

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