HELP! Got in an accident, car's a write off :( - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

sechs · 11-07-2014, 01:56 PM

Thanks for everyone's feedback regarding the situation - got things sorted out now!

N1rve · 11-07-2014, 02:01 PM

Do you have a dash cam to record what happened?

For the lawyer you'll have a better shot at the regional forums.

In the US, it's called Left on Red, red for a reason and yellow does not mean stop or slow down. It means proceed with caution. I'm not sure how that is in Canada.

Also, was the car paid off? If no, do you have GAP insurance?

kchar · 11-07-2014, 02:02 PM

lantsalot · 11-07-2014, 02:02 PM

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm really sorry to hear this. At least you're still alive!
It's not uncommon to hear that people involved in an accident are ticketed if they were making a left turn. Here in AZ, i believe you are always at fault if you are turning left (which is a bit ridiculous, but it's how it is).

Good luck sorting things out, and hooray for being alright!

khan · 11-07-2014, 02:03 PM

I am so sorry about the car. Were you hurt? Best thing is you survived through it with your life.

Hopefully someone can recommended you options. I personally haven't had an experience with accidents/insurance yet.

mfbmike · 11-07-2014, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sechs

So this is the worst ... Hi I'm new, just got my car from the dealership last week on Thursday and I got in a horrible accident Monday morning on my way to work.

I was turnng left on an amber turning red

Failure to yield = your fault

tough luck

Chimera · 11-07-2014, 02:06 PM

Dash cam is a must.

Quote:

Originally Posted by N1rve

Do you have a dash cam to record what happened?

For the lawyer you'll have a better shot at the regional forums.

In the US, it's called Left on Red, red for a reason and yellow does not mean stop or slow down. It means proceed with caution. I'm not sure how that is in Canada.

Also, was the car paid off? If no, do you have GAP insurance?

lantsalot · 11-07-2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Failure to yield = your fault

tough luck

There are situations that are unfortunate exceptions to this, like when youre about to turn left and the guy who WAS going to turn left in the opposite direction decides " oh hey i wanna go straight" and just goes for it as you're turning. Seen it before, and not much you can do about it. Not sure if that's what happened, but there are a few (very few) situations where you couldn't have really yielded...

J_kennington · 11-07-2014, 02:24 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident sechs. You may have more luck in the regional forum. The laws in the states are not the same as in Canada.

In the states, it would definitely been considered your fault as the turning car never has the right away.

Hopefully you weren't hurt and can get yourself a new car. Does Canada offer gap insurance?

cpafford · 11-07-2014, 02:26 PM

Unfortunately its sounds like a failure to yield even if the person that hit you was trying to get through the light in the split second before it went red. Hope you are okay

Cope52 · 11-07-2014, 02:29 PM

pics of intersection. did u have a blinker on? what did the guy that hit you say?

Fang · 11-07-2014, 02:36 PM

holy cow, glad you're okay

hmong337 · 11-07-2014, 02:58 PM

Tough luck. Another reason why if it's busy, I just wait till it is red then go ensuring everybody is slowing down or stopped.

There a ton of FRS for sale in the GTA or Ontario. You shouldn't have any issues getting into one. Especially during this time of year. But to be honest, go for the brz. It just has nicer creature comforts and HID headlights.

Good luck.

Oh, and get a dashcam!

My sister had the same type of accident. She was at fault.

Shedd22 · 11-07-2014, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sechs

So this is the worst ... Hi I'm new, just got my car from the dealership last week on Thursday and I got in a horrible accident Monday morning on my way to work.

I was turnng left on an amber turning red, guy comes flying out of no where and writes off my car. Worst part is the officer comes to the hospital and gives me a ticket for turn not insafety deeming me at fault for the accident my insurance says my premium is going up 75% next year.

So 2 things, can anyone recommend a good traffic lawyer to help me fight this? And any one have luck negotiating with insurance adjusters?
Insurance called be back today and are saying they won't pay the full amount for my car :<

And I suppose does anyone know of any manual white 2013 FRS for sale in the GTA region? I'm looking for a new one .... :'(

Holy damn..glad you're alive.

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lantsalot Derp Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: AZ Posts: 308 Thanks: 1,093 Thanked 220 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OH NOOOOOOOOOOOO I'm really sorry to hear this. At least you're still alive! It's not uncommon to hear that people involved in an accident are ticketed if they were making a left turn. Here in AZ, i believe you are always at fault if you are turning left (which is a bit ridiculous, but it's how it is). Good luck sorting things out, and hooray for being alright!

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khan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: FRS 10 Series Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 262 Thanks: 91 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am so sorry about the car. Were you hurt? Best thing is you survived through it with your life. Hopefully someone can recommended you options. I personally haven't had an experience with accidents/insurance yet.

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