Hi,

About six months ago I had a person drive into the back of my car. Still waiting to resolve this problem now, but I received some great advice on here and thought I would ask again for a new problem that I am having. In the same place as the last accident, a French 40ton lorry rolled into the back of me, and pushed me into the car in front. End result is scratches to the back and front of my car, a small crack in the car in front, and of course, no damage to the truck. I was driving a mazda mx5 at the time.

Now, I called the police, who made sure that we exchanged details and provided a translator since the truck driver couldn't speak english. The truck driver produced a form (constat d'amiable accident or something) in french which he wrote all his details on, and asked me to write mine. I did this, and then he asked me to sign it which I did. I then noticed that he had drawn a picture of three boxes, with his truck marked as A. Then, some arrows going past his lorry, and diagonally into mine. I am not sure if he is implying that I overtook him (which I didn't). I am concerned that by signing this form I have just admitted responsibility for the accident. I was stationary when he rolled into me.. hopefully the person I was pushed into will state the same, but I am concerned of this going against me because of the paper that I signed.

Any advice appreciated (other than finding a new route home!)

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IanS
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