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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 02:55 AM
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Andy so to hear this mate.

But of course a safety camera would have prevented all this
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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It was about 8 or 10 of the buggers, they flew up then back down again, swerving could have been dangerous, running them over could additionally caused issues - I shouldnt have to worry about whats behind me - visibility for the other driver was perfect - they obviously were too close and not paying attention.

Its the zimmer in my sig - I dont really want it back.

I dont think there is any way that it isnt her fault - she doesnt have a leg to stand on - I have a police incident number to back this up.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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Just to say, so far the insurance process has been first class - the car has already moved from storage to the body shop to be assessed - Ill hear in a few days what the outcome is.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Jan 21 2008, 10:52 AM
Sorry you learned the hard way, never to brake or swerve for an animal.
Easy said, but sometimes it's a natural reaction.

Hope it gets sorted soon Andy
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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Cheers Dave, the Euro trip plans are now on ice
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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Sorry to hear this Andy
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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Your not meant to brake for animals, but your instant reaction is to avoid them.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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Sorry to hear about it mate.

She does have a stump of a leg to stand on and might possibly try to argue that birds in the road did not contstitute an "emergency" and an emergency braking manuver wasn't an apropriate response.

Fingers crossed for a write off and a decent payout.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by j8mie,Jan 21 2008, 04:37 AM
Your not meant to brake for animals, but your instant reaction is to avoid them.
Could there be some legal argument to call Humans animals (well at least some levels of society )

Thereby making them fair game
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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If its a stump, its a small one, seriously small I think
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