Got into a accident last night...

mc68386 · 12-13-2009, 09:20 PM

I once saw on a forensics show that a light broken while on looks totally different than one broken while off. If it's on, the element will burn up and leave soot all over the glass.
If it's possible, and you're really sure the lights were off, get a look at his car - or get an expert to take a look. Might take a lawyer to find an expert and get access.

Good luck.
MC

Neutrino45 · 12-13-2009, 09:28 PM

Hey, you just need to come up with a witness that says his lights were off and that he was speeding. That's all the insurance company needs. Don't ask me how I know.

Neutrino45 · 12-13-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jcab1212

obviously.. but i wouldnt drive in the middle of the road if there was a car coming lol

You would be if you made a bad judgement in distance.

pg2373 · 12-13-2009, 09:32 PM

Sorry bro, it seems like it would be your fault. The 750 had the right of way as you were pulling. As far as a police report, here in MD, they don't do full blown reports unless someone is transported to the hospital or a vehicle gets towed. Otherwise, information is exchanged between the parties involved.

Good luck to you!

Minefield · 12-13-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Doesn't sound completely unreasonable, looking at the amount of damage. They have to figure out everything that's broken, order parts from Germany (some of which could be tougher to get than others), rip everything out, install new parts, and paint.

What the hell? No police report for an accident that caused so much damage (could be ~$10k judging by the picture) plus the damage to the 7? That's a lame rule. I know nothing about CA law, but check that out yourself to be sure. The last thing you want is a lazy cop not helping out with the proper paperwork.

Yup, no report unless there are injuries. They might give you a reference number detailing why they were called out but nothing too official.

Craig@SupremePower · 12-13-2009, 11:39 PM

ouch...

dragon1761 · 12-13-2009, 11:50 PM

did you take a pic of the 750i with no lights at the accident?

Bobby_LeMans · 12-13-2009, 11:55 PM

A car going over 30 of its speed limit with no lights on on a very dark street with no street lamps?
doesnt add up...

Z22Z · 12-24-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mfstout

If the guy really had his headlights off, see if you can get him to admit it on the phone and record the call. If he's really lying the fucker should go to jail for lying to the cops. Glad you're ok.

if you record a phone convo without telling the person ahead of time, it actually violates wiretapping laws.

GobaS · 12-24-2009, 01:39 PM

This Car should be writen off bro

My 08 328i is gone i miss her

CaptainKibbles · 12-24-2009, 07:21 PM

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cb1111 · 12-24-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

if you record a phone convo without telling the person ahead of time, it actually violates wiretapping laws.

Depends on the state. Some states only require one of the parties to give permission.

mycoupe · 01-02-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Romiie

yeah 6 weeks is fine!
my freind we both are in college 18-19...he crashed is audi s4 hooked up well not really crashed but while changing lanes another car was doing the same and gotten fender bender basically the side of his fender was out rims gone and the lights, he just picked up his ride 4 days ago, had it in the shop for a month and the total damage was 6k

btw my cars in the shop hit a curb my alignment was out and ruined my sideskirt on the driver side, its been 4 days without my car ugh

what is this world coming to lol

Punctuation dude, punctuation!

BlackMagic · 01-02-2010, 07:45 AM

Mine was even more damaged and it took them about 4 weeks, 13 thousand damage, I took it to a BMW certified, its the best because they have to take it to the dealership to get the codes off and align the headlights etc..Looks like new now.
Good luck, hard to believe his headlights were off because like everyone else said the lights would turn on automatic if its a newer model.

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mc68386 Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: '06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	Check his lights I once saw on a forensics show that a light broken while on looks totally different than one broken while off. If it's on, the element will burn up and leave soot all over the glass. If it's possible, and you're really sure the lights were off, get a look at his car - or get an expert to take a look. Might take a lawyer to find an expert and get access. Good luck. MC __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| 6SP MT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| Sirius
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pg2373 Private First Class 14 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Acura MDX Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Sorry bro, it seems like it would be your fault. The 750 had the right of way as you were pulling. As far as a police report, here in MD, they don't do full blown reports unless someone is transported to the hospital or a vehicle gets towed. Otherwise, information is exchanged between the parties involved. Good luck to you!
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dragon1761 Lieutenant 98 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 128i SGM 08; 328i AW 14 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	did you take a pic of the 750i with no lights at the accident?
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Bobby_LeMans Banned 175 Rep 11,639 Posts Drives: your mom wild! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: 5towns iTrader: (3)	A car going over 30 of its speed limit with no lights on on a very dark street with no street lamps? doesnt add up...
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BlackMagic Lieutenant 21 Rep 453 Posts Drives: Black 335i e92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit MI iTrader: (2)	Mine was even more damaged and it took them about 4 weeks, 13 thousand damage, I took it to a BMW certified, its the best because they have to take it to the dealership to get the codes off and align the headlights etc..Looks like new now. Good luck, hard to believe his headlights were off because like everyone else said the lights would turn on automatic if its a newer model.
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