Weird goings on.. innit.. - Page 3

James.uk · 9th January 2014, 16:55

The correct way to use the mini roundabout is to stop if you have traffic on your right, but.. if the front car moves off, 90% of the time the whole row tries to follow (as in my case) .. What they should do, is move up to the broken line and wait their turn..

Dunno what you do once all lanes are full and everyone is stationary though.. heh heh...

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James.uk · 13th January 2014, 14:19

This gets worse!!

I have received a 2nd claim refering to the so-called bump, this one is a claim for the other ocupant of the car!! So both the father-- driver-- and the son -- passenger, are now claiming for injuries!!

Watch this space.. I may get claims from bystanders soon!!

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Gate Keeper · 13th January 2014, 14:31

Pass it all onto your insurers James and they can do the necessary investigations and arrange settlement if their claims are proven or not or are fraudulent.

thomas 75 connie · 13th January 2014, 14:34

Sorry to hear about this Bob but hopefully justice will be done

wraymond · 13th January 2014, 14:35

It's significant that there are several interpretations of what you do at roundabouts, it's a minefield. I confess I haven't read the Highway Code in far too long, but tend to assume that traffic coming from my right will continue until it's all gone, human nature being what it is, with nobody willing to wait and take their turn.

Road conditions and try-it-on attitudes these days are making dash cameras suddenly very attractive.

James.uk · 13th January 2014, 15:03

Hi Wraymond.

In this case a dash cam wouldn't have helped, as the car came at me at 120 degrees from the right hand (offside rear).....

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wraymond · 13th January 2014, 15:17

From all the details, and if I were the assessor (happy days), the significant aspect is you being struck from the rear.

Be prepared for a claim for driving in reverse round a r'bout.

Astraeus · 14th January 2014, 17:13

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Originally Posted by wraymond

From all the details, and if I were the assessor (happy days), the significant aspect is you being struck from the rear.

Be prepared for a claim for driving in reverse round a r'bout.

Irrespective of blaming, that pair are at the capers! Makes me mad. They are the reason our car insurance is so flamin' expensive.

Wouldn't be at all surprised if they are at capers like that in other aspects of their life...if you get my drift!

Sorry you are caught up in it!

Chris

James.uk · 22nd January 2014, 13:29

My insurers finally called me!

Just to ask me which lane I was in??? When the incident occurred on one of those tiny painted on the road roundabouts?

Nice to know they are up to date with everything innit!

Finally, when asked, they told me they are denying responsibility and denying the claims..

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HarryM1BYT · 22nd January 2014, 14:28

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Originally Posted by James.uk

Finally, when asked, they told me they are denying responsibility and denying the claims..

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Copy and paste a GoogleEarth photo of the roundabout to them.

Who is denying - your insurers or the third parties insurco?

13th January 2014, 14:19	#22
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	2nd-- update! This gets worse!! I have received a 2nd claim refering to the so-called bump, this one is a claim for the other ocupant of the car!! So both the father-- driver-- and the son -- passenger, are now claiming for injuries!! Watch this space.. I may get claims from bystanders soon!! ...

13th January 2014, 14:35	#25
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,214 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	It's significant that there are several interpretations of what you do at roundabouts, it's a minefield. I confess I haven't read the Highway Code in far too long, but tend to assume that traffic coming from my right will continue until it's all gone, human nature being what it is, with nobody willing to wait and take their turn. Road conditions and try-it-on attitudes these days are making dash cameras suddenly very attractive. __________________ member no. 235

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wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,214 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	From all the details, and if I were the assessor (happy days), the significant aspect is you being struck from the rear. Be prepared for a claim for driving in reverse round a r'bout. __________________ member no. 235

9th January 2014, 16:55	#21
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The correct way to use the mini roundabout is to stop if you have traffic on your right, but.. if the front car moves off, 90% of the time the whole row tries to follow (as in my case) .. What they should do, is move up to the broken line and wait their turn.. Dunno what you do once all lanes are full and everyone is stationary though.. heh heh... ...

13th January 2014, 14:31	#23
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,126 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Pass it all onto your insurers James and they can do the necessary investigations and arrange settlement if their claims are proven or not or are fraudulent.

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thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Sorry to hear about this Bob but hopefully justice will be done

13th January 2014, 15:03	#26
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Hi Wraymond. In this case a dash cam wouldn't have helped, as the car came at me at 120 degrees from the right hand (offside rear)..... ...

22nd January 2014, 13:29	#29
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	My insurers finally called me! Just to ask me which lane I was in??? When the incident occurred on one of those tiny painted on the road roundabouts? Nice to know they are up to date with everything innit! Finally, when asked, they told me they are denying responsibility and denying the claims.. ...