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[Dirtebiker]

Hope it works out for you Llama....and yes, insurance companies suck!
Get the her fixed up and go have some fun on a few curvy roads and things will get better...

These are a few pics of me goofin' around on US 129 down in the Smokies last week...

'08 V-Rod...

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I'm curious, if you don't mind, how much do they charge for those pics?

 

[churchmouse]

So, even worse news about my accident. Bike is a total loss, although I guess I could still probably fix it if there's no frame damage. But I'd have to pay for it myself, her insurance company has basically denied the claim because they can't get ahold of her to get her statement. Like a police report placing 100% fault on her and a witness isn't enough...



I want to fight them but I don't know what I can do. We've been f*#$ed out of too much money recently to just drop this and let it go. (one example, we had a contractor take the deposit we gave him for home improvements and run off with it, he was even charged with a crime as well as the lawsuit we filed. He's still in the wind..)

This is no reason to deny your claim. They are forcing you to get an attorney and I would do it.
At least talk to one about this.

 

[HoughMade]

This is no reason to deny your claim. They are forcing you to get an attorney and I would do it.
At least talk to one about this.

If she ends up refusing to cooperate, this can result in her insurance coverage being denied. You can still sue her all day long, but if they validly deny her coverage, it's matter between you and her.

Now, whether she's actually failing to cooperate, whether whatever she did or didn't do made any difference to their ability to defend her and whether they are just covering themselves just in case they want to deny coverage...all interesting and pertinent questions. You may consider getting an attorney (always the best advice), or bug the ever-loving crap out of them given that this seems to be a low-dollar property damage issue and it may be worth their while to pay your claim to be rid of you.

 

[KG1]

I like the "bug the ever loving crap out of them" option.

 

[indysims]

My husband had someone pull out in front of him last summer on his bike. He laid his bike down to avoid hitting their car, and they took off. Witnesses saw the accident. One chased the car but was unable to keep up with them or get a plate number.

I'm not saying it was right for the car to take off... but my understanding is if a driver isn't involved in a collision they can't be at fault for an accident. Had the person stopped and exchanged information I don't think your insurance company would have been able to get any kind of payout from their insurance because there wasn't collision between the two vehicles. I'm not even sure the police could have issued a citation.

 

[mom45]

I'm not saying it was right for the car to take off... but my understanding is if a driver isn't involved in a collision they can't be at fault for an accident. Had the person stopped and exchanged information I don't think your insurance company would have been able to get any kind of payout from their insurance because there wasn't collision between the two vehicles. I'm not even sure the police could have issued a citation.

There were multiple witnesses that saw the guy fail to stop for the stop sign. He was on a side road heading west and my husband was on the highway heading north. The guy stopped when his front bumper was on the centerline of the highway in front of my husband. There was no disputing that the accident was caused by the other driver. He caused the accident and then fled the scene.

 

[t-squared]

I'm curious, if you don't mind, how much do they charge for those pics?

They average around 7 bucks each, although they usually offer discounts if you purchase a certain amount. We went 2 years ago and never purchased any so I figured a few for the photo album were worth it...

These were the 4 sites if you want to look around a bit...

Powerhead Productions - killboy.com at PhotoReflect.com

MoonshinePhoto.Com at PhotoReflect.com

129 Slayer The Dragon Photo Specialist on US 129

129 Photos | Highest Quality Photos on the Dragon and Skyway

 

[HoughMade]

I'm not saying it was right for the car to take off... but my understanding is if a driver isn't involved in a collision they can't be at fault for an accident. Had the person stopped and exchanged information I don't think your insurance company would have been able to get any kind of payout from their insurance because there wasn't collision between the two vehicles. I'm not even sure the police could have issued a citation.

There is no bright line rule that a person who causes a collision, but is not part of it, cannot be held liable.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm not saying it was right for the car to take off... but my understanding is if a driver isn't involved in a collision they can't be at fault for an accident. Had the person stopped and exchanged information I don't think your insurance company would have been able to get any kind of payout from their insurance because there wasn't collision between the two vehicles. I'm not even sure the police could have issued a citation.

Being a rider I would "Assume" he fled to avoid the ensuing beat down for his stupidity.

 

[churchmouse]

There were multiple witnesses that saw the guy fail to stop for the stop sign. He was on a side road heading west and my husband was on the highway heading north. The guy stopped when his front bumper was on the centerline of the highway in front of my husband. There was no disputing that the accident was caused by the other driver. He caused the accident and then fled the scene.

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[mom45]

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Yep...and I agree 100%. I am pretty sure he heard what came out of my husband's mouth as he was sliding down the blacktop. I am just glad he wasn't seriously hurt or I would still be hunting down that old red Ford Taurus and the idiot guy that was driving it. The local LEO's asked about his condition for weeks after that every time I saw one of them. They were all amazed at what a tough old bird my hubby is.

 

[russc2542]

People do it all the time. Its a really big thing with Goldwing riders. I tell them every time I put one on that I don't recommend it and make them sign a waver. But they swear they don't have any trouble out of it. I just don't trust putting that much lateral pressure on a tire that wasn't designed to ride on the edge.

That's because the tire wasn't damaged by being the wrong application, it was damaged because ______ (nevermind that _____ wouldn't be an issue on a bike tire or car tire on a car) Not just the 'wingers that do it. I totally dig it with a sidecar or trike, kinda understand the reasoning with the long-tourers but still don't agree with it.

LlamaMama: I kinda see what they're doing (if she doesn't admit to it, how can they know it was her since it was out of state and all) and that's a major pile of . Best of luck to ya, keep harassing them and tell your insurance what's going on. Your insurance has lawyers to go go after her insurance for this reason.

 

[churchmouse]

This is the spouses Bike. We do not own it anymore but she rode the thing like a boss.
The pic is just off the Blue Ridge Pkwy and we were rolling towards the dragon.
98 Dyna WG. Cam/carb/hooker header/Dyna S ignition. It ran respectably well even loaded up like in the pic.
We did several road trips on it.

 

[indysims]

There were multiple witnesses that saw the guy fail to stop for the stop sign. He was on a side road heading west and my husband was on the highway heading north. The guy stopped when his front bumper was on the centerline of the highway in front of my husband. There was no disputing that the accident was caused by the other driver. He caused the accident and then fled the scene.

Running a stop sign might make it more clear legally. I have no doubt that in your case the accident was caused by the fleeing driver... I just wasn't sure of the legality of it. The example I was basing my comment on was something like: Driver A swerves, Driver B swerves to avoid driver A, but hits Driver C. The accident is between driver B & C. Is Driver A "involved"? Liable?

 

[mom45]

Running a stop sign might make it more clear legally. I have no doubt that in your case the accident was caused by the fleeing driver... I just wasn't sure of the legality of it. The example I was basing my comment on was something like: Driver A swerves, Driver B swerves to avoid driver A, but hits Driver C. The accident is between driver B & C. Is Driver A "involved"? Liable?

My husband has always been a super defensive driver and always makes sure he has an "out" in case of somebody around him doing something stupid. I'm just glad this one ended well. He's been riding for 50 years (hard to believe since I am a mere 29 ), and this is the first time I have seen him so shaken by what happened and what could have been. We were hit broadside in our vehicle a couple of years before this incident so I think we are both about the most defensive/nervous drivers on the road at times. I don't trust ANYONE I see coming up to stop signs, etc. Stay safe out there and enjoy your bikes!

 

[semperfi211]

Put stabilizer in the fuel, changed the oil, washed and waxed her, hooked up the battery tender, covered her to keep her warm. I will take the cover off every so often and just look at her dreaming of spring. This is a sad day.

 

[sugarcreekbrass]

I hear you. I am going to take mine in next week for the 10,000 mi service. I usually change all of the fluids but like to have my bikes looked over by a professional every 10k.

 

[t-squared]

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We're all done too. Took them out Thursday to enjoy the gift of 70 degree weather in November. Already had them detailed and the brake/clutch fluid changed out, so I just changed their oil when we got back, wiped 'em down, and tucked them in the shed for the winter...

 

[churchmouse]

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We're all done too. Took them out Thursday to enjoy the gift of 70 degree weather in November. Already had them detailed and the brake/clutch fluid changed out, so I just changed their oil when we got back, wiped 'em down, and tucked them in the shed for the winter...

Do you pull the battery's or put them on a tender...???

 

[bwframe]

I use a tender, but keep the bike ready to go. Comfortably rode a couple + hours each way to the family get togethers on Thanksgiving and Xmas last year. I'm sure I rode every month last winter and possibly the year before.