I've joined the wrecked Z club... [not as severe]

ChrisSlicks · 03-19-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

State troopers and an officer arrived to take down information, photos, and later handcuffed the driver for reasons unknown.

Obviously she was arrested for gratuitous damage to a sports car (little known regulation) ... or more likely she had an outstanding warrant.

Too bad, but I'm sure you'll get fixed up all shiny and new.

DIGItonium · 03-19-2011, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys... it was hard to sleep last night. Well that + super severe allergies.

I contacted her insurance (Progressive) to file a claim a few hours after the accident. A local rep called and I did the recorded interview, which was pretty easy. I started shaking again when I started talking about it (newb here). She says she will try to contact the other driver and ask her a few questions. Then I quickly mentioned that she was apprehended, and that threw the rep in for a quick surprise. She ask if I knew why, and I told her I didn't feel it was my business to ask. Basically, I kept a distance once the state troopers arrive and didn't want to say anything stupid while handling my own situation.

I also notified my insurance that I was involved in an accident that was not my fault and was told to call the other party's insurance and deal with them first.

Looking at how close the wheel was to being smashed, can you imagine how much difference if it was 1 or 2 MPH?

Yup... pretty stressed. Just hoping my car is safe in the dealer body shop. I can take it anywhere, but it was already dropped off at the dealer shop.

2theextreme · 03-19-2011, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Thanks guys... it was hard to sleep last night. Well that + super severe allergies.

I contacted her insurance (Progressive) to file a claim a few hours after the accident. A local rep called and I did the recorded interview, which was pretty easy. I started shaking again when I started talking about it (newb here). She says she will try to contact the other driver and ask her a few questions. Then I quickly mentioned that she was apprehended, and that threw the rep in for a quick surprise. She ask if I knew why, and I told her I didn't feel it was my business to ask. Basically, I kept a distance once the state troopers arrive and didn't want to say anything stupid while handling my own situation.

I also notified my insurance that I was involved in an accident that was not my fault and was told to call the other party's insurance and deal with them first.

Looking at how close the wheel was to being smashed, can you imagine how much difference if it was 1 or 2 MPH?

Yup... pretty stressed. Just hoping my car is safe in the dealer body shop. I can take it anywhere, but it was already dropped off at the dealer shop.

The race is on to see if my Smurf gets put back together before your baby does, DIGI!

(hey, gotta keep it a little lighthearted since we're both experiencing somewhat of the similar thing)

b1adesofcha0s · 03-19-2011, 01:00 PM

That sucks Digi, glad to hear you're ok though

Reminds me of an accident I had last year. I wanted to turn left onto the highway on ramp and there was a guy making a right onto the ramp coming from the opposite side of the road. Since there were no other cars on the road I began to turn left. This idiot (with his right turn signal on) decides to jump out of the ramp and keep going straight. I immediately slammed on my brakes and had my car completely stopped. It was a 2 lane road and I was stopped not in his lane, but in the one next to it completely out of his way. I thought everything would be good and at the last second this fvcker decides to swerve head-on into my car

The accident totaled my new 2010 maxima which I only had for 4 months. Worst part was, It ws declared my fault just because I was turning left. Luckily I didst get a ticket and no one got hurt. The only good thing that came out of it was getting more money back for the car than I bought it for and I was able to get the Z because of it. This is the only accident I've ever been in.

FromG2Z · 03-19-2011, 01:25 PM

sorry to hear about the unfortunate accident. Get her fixed back up and on the road again!

SoCal 370Z · 03-19-2011, 01:33 PM

DIGI, super sorry to read what transpired, but you're okay and that's all that matters.

cc370z · 03-19-2011, 09:50 PM

happy to hear you're ok. Good luck with all the repairs.... would be a good time for aftermarket front bumper

DIGItonium · 03-19-2011, 11:05 PM

The bumper remains stock... INGS+1 lip waiting to get installed. I may simply install a black Pearl Burger emblem.

I will keep you guys posted this Tuesday. Everything ell restocked, but I'm hoping to update my headlight seeing with some outside help.

(Android touch keyboard fail)

wheee! · 03-19-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

goodthing it didnt look like this in the end

OMG

........... Look at that rust!

SPOHN · 03-19-2011, 11:57 PM

Sorry bro. That has to suck. I hate seeing this. Glad your ok. After it's fixed, take alot of time making sure the bodyshop did great work. I see alot of bad stories here about that. Best wishes to you.

tsolin01 · 03-20-2011, 02:32 AM

Damn sorry this happened. At least the damage doesn't seem that bad.

370zproject · 03-20-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Sure does look similar, doesn't it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Yep, March 4th.....had a seizure behind the wheel. Everyone is fine, nobody was in the car that I hit (it was already parked), and I will probably be losing my license for about 6 months.....normal law in Virginia....gotta be seizure free for at least 6 months after the last one.

ouch

nuTinmuch · 03-20-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Thanks guys... it was hard to sleep last night. Well that + super severe allergies.

I contacted her insurance (Progressive) to file a claim a few hours after the accident. A local rep called and I did the recorded interview, which was pretty easy. I started shaking again when I started talking about it (newb here). She says she will try to contact the other driver and ask her a few questions. Then I quickly mentioned that she was apprehended, and that threw the rep in for a quick surprise. She ask if I knew why, and I told her I didn't feel it was my business to ask. Basically, I kept a distance once the state troopers arrive and didn't want to say anything stupid while handling my own situation.

I also notified my insurance that I was involved in an accident that was not my fault and was told to call the other party's insurance and deal with them first.

Looking at how close the wheel was to being smashed, can you imagine how much difference if it was 1 or 2 MPH?

Yup... pretty stressed. Just hoping my car is safe in the dealer body shop. I can take it anywhere, but it was already dropped off at the dealer shop.

Don't be too embarrassed about the shaking thing. I still sometimes freak out a bit about my first accident that happened years ago. Even when they are minor, they scare the **** out of you.

Props for remaining calm and not chewing the other driver out, though.

CATCHINZZZS · 03-20-2011, 07:28 PM

Sucks a good thing ur ok..

awfrazer · 03-20-2011, 08:08 PM

Make sure you follow up with a diminished value claim...this is very important to do and they (the insurance company) won't mention it. I had an no-fault accident in my Z about a month after I got it where there was about $6,000 in damage. I got $5,300 in the diminished value claim to pay off a chunk of the loan with in addition to the damage being fixed.

This is to cover the loss of value of the vehicle after the accident.

03-19-2011, 11:48 AM	#47 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Thanks guys... it was hard to sleep last night. Well that + super severe allergies. I contacted her insurance (Progressive) to file a claim a few hours after the accident. A local rep called and I did the recorded interview, which was pretty easy. I started shaking again when I started talking about it (newb here). She says she will try to contact the other driver and ask her a few questions. Then I quickly mentioned that she was apprehended, and that threw the rep in for a quick surprise. She ask if I knew why, and I told her I didn't feel it was my business to ask. Basically, I kept a distance once the state troopers arrive and didn't want to say anything stupid while handling my own situation. I also notified my insurance that I was involved in an accident that was not my fault and was told to call the other party's insurance and deal with them first. Looking at how close the wheel was to being smashed, can you imagine how much difference if it was 1 or 2 MPH? Yup... pretty stressed. Just hoping my car is safe in the dealer body shop. I can take it anywhere, but it was already dropped off at the dealer shop. __________________

03-19-2011, 01:00 PM	#49 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	That sucks Digi, glad to hear you're ok though Reminds me of an accident I had last year. I wanted to turn left onto the highway on ramp and there was a guy making a right onto the ramp coming from the opposite side of the road. Since there were no other cars on the road I began to turn left. This idiot (with his right turn signal on) decides to jump out of the ramp and keep going straight. I immediately slammed on my brakes and had my car completely stopped. It was a 2 lane road and I was stopped not in his lane, but in the one next to it completely out of his way. I thought everything would be good and at the last second this fvcker decides to swerve head-on into my car The accident totaled my new 2010 maxima which I only had for 4 months. Worst part was, It ws declared my fault just because I was turning left. Luckily I didst get a ticket and no one got hurt. The only good thing that came out of it was getting more money back for the car than I bought it for and I was able to get the Z because of it. This is the only accident I've ever been in. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

03-19-2011, 01:25 PM	#50 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	sorry to hear about the unfortunate accident. Get her fixed back up and on the road again! __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

03-19-2011, 01:33 PM	#51 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	DIGI, super sorry to read what transpired, but you're okay and that's all that matters. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-19-2011, 11:05 PM	#53 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The bumper remains stock... INGS+1 lip waiting to get installed. I may simply install a black Pearl Burger emblem. I will keep you guys posted this Tuesday. Everything ell restocked, but I'm hoping to update my headlight seeing with some outside help. (Android touch keyboard fail) __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 03-20-2011 at 12:48 PM.

03-19-2011, 09:50 PM	#52 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	happy to hear you're ok. Good luck with all the repairs.... would be a good time for aftermarket front bumper

03-19-2011, 11:57 PM	#55 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Sorry bro. That has to suck. I hate seeing this. Glad your ok. After it's fixed, take alot of time making sure the bodyshop did great work. I see alot of bad stories here about that. Best wishes to you. __________________

03-20-2011, 02:32 AM	#56 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Damn sorry this happened. At least the damage doesn't seem that bad. __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

03-20-2011, 07:28 PM	#59 (permalink)
CATCHINZZZS Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 221 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	Sucks a good thing ur ok..

03-20-2011, 08:08 PM	#60 (permalink)
awfrazer Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 16	Make sure you follow up with a diminished value claim...this is very important to do and they (the insurance company) won't mention it. I had an no-fault accident in my Z about a month after I got it where there was about $6,000 in damage. I got $5,300 in the diminished value claim to pay off a chunk of the loan with in addition to the damage being fixed. This is to cover the loss of value of the vehicle after the accident. Last edited by awfrazer; 03-20-2011 at 08:16 PM. Reason: Clarity

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