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Geplaatst: 06 mar 2009 18:04
Hey everyone,
Like any other usual day, i decided to visit a very good friend of mine at his work in Barendrecht/Rotterdam (see google map below).
I got into my car, drove to his work and finally the inevitable happened to me about 100meters from his work place. Yes, i had an accident.......with the Astra!
It seems even though i drive very carefully, i had to hit a scooter on this particular day.
Now what exactly happened is as follows: I was turning left from the traffic light travelling a comfortable 30km/h and had to take the next right. While i was turning right, it seems that there was a cyclists lane which had right of way. As i turn into the road, all of a sudden a scooter was 1 meter on my right side about to hit my car. We both slammed on the brakes but unfortunately it was too late. He hit my door and right front panel and flew over my bonnet and landed on the floor about 1 meter from my car. Of course, first thing i did was i got out of my car to check if he was alright. He seemed fine besides bruises on his knew and lower leg and a cut to the finger. Although this happened in a flash, we were both pretty shooked up by the incident.
I called my friend to come from his work as it was just around the corner. I called the police to send a vehicle to bring a damage report form so that we can clear this up. When the police arrived (30 minutes later) they assisted us in a friendly matter. Of course i had to take a alcohol test just to make sure i wasn't drinking. After that we started to fill out the forms and it went very smoothly. I was happy there was not fighting, arguing, just purely accepting that it has happened and there's nothing we can do about it. His mother decided to take him to the doctor just to make sure that his knee and leg were okay. I agreed to it by signing the form that he might be hurt and said it was the most important thing.
Papers were filled in and everyone went their own way. The police were quite helpful in this case which was a shocker, but nonetheless it was solved.
I called my insurance to inform them of what happened. The guy at the insurance was not very pleased (not to mention neither was I), that I was responsible for the accident and that they will have to pay for the damages to the 2nd party. Unfortunately I am not all risk insured and I have to pay for my own damages myself. I went to car repair shop (ABS H. Hoogvliet Spijkenisse) to get a quote for the damages. It seems that this will cost me EUR 850 incl. VAT. This includes repairing my front fender, right door, right mirror and left rear panel (this was another appointment actually).
The damage on my car is okay compared to other accidents that we see or hear about. But still, it has happened and my budget just got its teeth kicked in. I suppose the minute you try and save some money, something bad happens in order for you to give it away.
Pictures to follow soon.
Like any other usual day, i decided to visit a very good friend of mine at his work in Barendrecht/Rotterdam (see google map below).
I got into my car, drove to his work and finally the inevitable happened to me about 100meters from his work place. Yes, i had an accident.......with the Astra!
It seems even though i drive very carefully, i had to hit a scooter on this particular day.
Now what exactly happened is as follows: I was turning left from the traffic light travelling a comfortable 30km/h and had to take the next right. While i was turning right, it seems that there was a cyclists lane which had right of way. As i turn into the road, all of a sudden a scooter was 1 meter on my right side about to hit my car. We both slammed on the brakes but unfortunately it was too late. He hit my door and right front panel and flew over my bonnet and landed on the floor about 1 meter from my car. Of course, first thing i did was i got out of my car to check if he was alright. He seemed fine besides bruises on his knew and lower leg and a cut to the finger. Although this happened in a flash, we were both pretty shooked up by the incident.
I called my friend to come from his work as it was just around the corner. I called the police to send a vehicle to bring a damage report form so that we can clear this up. When the police arrived (30 minutes later) they assisted us in a friendly matter. Of course i had to take a alcohol test just to make sure i wasn't drinking. After that we started to fill out the forms and it went very smoothly. I was happy there was not fighting, arguing, just purely accepting that it has happened and there's nothing we can do about it. His mother decided to take him to the doctor just to make sure that his knee and leg were okay. I agreed to it by signing the form that he might be hurt and said it was the most important thing.
Papers were filled in and everyone went their own way. The police were quite helpful in this case which was a shocker, but nonetheless it was solved.
I called my insurance to inform them of what happened. The guy at the insurance was not very pleased (not to mention neither was I), that I was responsible for the accident and that they will have to pay for the damages to the 2nd party. Unfortunately I am not all risk insured and I have to pay for my own damages myself. I went to car repair shop (ABS H. Hoogvliet Spijkenisse) to get a quote for the damages. It seems that this will cost me EUR 850 incl. VAT. This includes repairing my front fender, right door, right mirror and left rear panel (this was another appointment actually).
The damage on my car is okay compared to other accidents that we see or hear about. But still, it has happened and my budget just got its teeth kicked in. I suppose the minute you try and save some money, something bad happens in order for you to give it away.
Pictures to follow soon.