2017 c300 car accident at fault and charged for something I didn't do.
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2017 c300 car accident at fault and charged for something I didn't do.
I was involved in a car accident this month. I stopped for a car in front of me that had stopped for some reason. while stopped I was hit from behind. The impact pushed me into the vehicle in front of me which then drove off down the street when there was a ton of space to pull over. The car behind me was an older nissan altima. and the car in front was an ford edge. I have a 2017 mercedes c300. my car has the only real damage as my rear bumper is messed up and my hood and grill are destroyed. my car also has a safety feature called collision prevention assist plus. which in my option would never allow something like to do of had happen in the first place especially going only 20-30 mph.…
The third driver of the nissan altima told her insurance company (we both have the same company for insurance) that I slammed into the ford edge, and she ran into my vehicle.
the insurance companies are believing the person that hit me. while also adding that the person that I was pushed into said I hit them which im not sure how they would even know that at all.
The third driver of the nissan altima told her insurance company (we both have the same company for insurance) that I slammed into the ford edge, and she ran into my vehicle.
the insurance companies are believing the person that hit me. while also adding that the person that I was pushed into said I hit them which im not sure how they would even know that at all.
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they only filed a crash report which took down all the information of the drivers. des anyone know how I can go about accessing data on my car at the time of the crash like my speed at the time of impact?
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If you were the car in the middle, the person who initiated all contact(driver behind you, that hit you) is liable for all damage to other cars.
the police report would’ve identified who’s at fault, which any clear-minded officer would’ve realized it was the rear driver.
If your insurance is trying to claim you are liable for the front car, then sue the driver behind you for damages, if it comes down to that(which im pretty sure won’t, once insurance has all the information, -they will quickely realize who is liable)
I would review the accident report, and make sure your insurance company is on your side(they should be after hearing your side, and seeing the report), and they’ll fight out the logistics of making payments...
As far as crash data, i would assume it’s accessible from the dealer(for insurance purposes)?...might take some convincing to let you see/access that data...
the police report would’ve identified who’s at fault, which any clear-minded officer would’ve realized it was the rear driver.
If your insurance is trying to claim you are liable for the front car, then sue the driver behind you for damages, if it comes down to that(which im pretty sure won’t, once insurance has all the information, -they will quickely realize who is liable)
I would review the accident report, and make sure your insurance company is on your side(they should be after hearing your side, and seeing the report), and they’ll fight out the logistics of making payments...
As far as crash data, i would assume it’s accessible from the dealer(for insurance purposes)?...might take some convincing to let you see/access that data...
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I've installed a dashcam for self protection in an event something like this happens to me. It has a built in GPS which shows my exact position and speed on a map as well as a high resolution picture of what's going on in front and a little to the side. There are some available that will record to the rear as well. Last year, on the interstate, a truck moved over into my lane and bumped my left rear fender, resulting in me fishtailing down the road prior to being able to stop. The dashcam clearly showed I was centered in my lane and doing the speed limit prior to the impact so there was no question as to who was at fault. These little cameras are inexpensive, easy to install, and, in my opinion, worth their weight in gold.
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I've installed a dashcam for self protection in an event something like this happens to me. It has a built in GPS which shows my exact position and speed on a map as well as a high resolution picture of what's going on in front and a little to the side. There are some available that will record to the rear as well. Last year, on the interstate, a truck moved over into my lane and bumped my left rear fender, resulting in me fishtailing down the road prior to being able to stop. The dashcam clearly showed I was centered in my lane and doing the speed limit prior to the impact so there was no question as to who was at fault. These little cameras are inexpensive, easy to install, and, in my opinion, worth their weight in gold.
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One of the safety measures we use as UPS drivers is to always leave a car length space in front of you when stopped at a light. This way if rear ended you don’t hit the car on front of you or any pedestrians walking in front. Also gives you enough room to go around a stalled vehicle in front of you. Good Luck with your dilemma.
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If you were the car in the middle, the person who initiated all contact(driver behind you, that hit you) is liable for all damage to other cars.
the police report would’ve identified who’s at fault, which any clear-minded officer would’ve realized it was the rear driver.
If your insurance is trying to claim you are liable for the front car, then sue the driver behind you for damages, if it comes down to that(which im pretty sure won’t, once insurance has all the information, -they will quickely realize who is liable)
I would review the accident report, and make sure your insurance company is on your side(they should be after hearing your side, and seeing the report), and they’ll fight out the logistics of making payments...
As far as crash data, i would assume it’s accessible from the dealer(for insurance purposes)?...might take some convincing to let you see/access that data...
the police report would’ve identified who’s at fault, which any clear-minded officer would’ve realized it was the rear driver.
If your insurance is trying to claim you are liable for the front car, then sue the driver behind you for damages, if it comes down to that(which im pretty sure won’t, once insurance has all the information, -they will quickely realize who is liable)
I would review the accident report, and make sure your insurance company is on your side(they should be after hearing your side, and seeing the report), and they’ll fight out the logistics of making payments...
As far as crash data, i would assume it’s accessible from the dealer(for insurance purposes)?...might take some convincing to let you see/access that data...
this is what happened but I was on a normal small residential street with homes on both sides and the car in front of me came to a sudden stop for some unknown reason.
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this video basically explains what happened but I was on a small residential street and the car in front of me came to a stop for some unknown reason
Last edited by lilpay; Jul 21, 2018 at 11:17 AM. Reason: forgot some words
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I was involved in a car accident this month. I stopped for a car in front of me that had stopped for some reason. while stopped I was hit from behind. The impact pushed me into the vehicle in front of me which then drove off down the street when there was a ton of space to pull over. The car behind me was an older nissan altima. and the car in front was an ford edge. I have a 2017 mercedes c300. my car has the only real damage as my rear bumper is messed up and my hood and grill are destroyed. my car also has a safety feature called collision prevention assist plus. which in my option would never allow something like to do of had happen in the first place especially going only 20-30 mph.…
The third driver of the nissan altima told her insurance company (we both have the same company for insurance) that I slammed into the ford edge, and she ran into my vehicle.
the insurance companies are believing the person that hit me. while also adding that the person that I was pushed into said I hit them which im not sure how they would even know that at all.
The third driver of the nissan altima told her insurance company (we both have the same company for insurance) that I slammed into the ford edge, and she ran into my vehicle.
the insurance companies are believing the person that hit me. while also adding that the person that I was pushed into said I hit them which im not sure how they would even know that at all.
If your account of events is true then you would have greater impact damage to the rear of your vehicle rather than the front.
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I'd threaten to sue both drivers for a list of things from damages to negligence to emotional damage...
I installed a dashcam after I got hit by an asian driver while I was parked to the side (dropping off someone at their house). I had the car for 3 weeks. It was a headache and took a longtime.
I installed a dashcam after I got hit by an asian driver while I was parked to the side (dropping off someone at their house). I had the car for 3 weeks. It was a headache and took a longtime.
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This is actually not the case in NY. I'm not sure where the OP is from but in NY you are responsible for the car in front of you. Regardless of how the accident initiated.
