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Joined: Oct 2011
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I can't see where anybody says the boy should make a claim but it is always wise to let your insurance know of any incident no matter how innocent you feel/know you are.In this case the police could possibly say both cars left the scene of an accident.Never know how these things turn out so always cover your back.
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DO NOT TELL YOUR INSURANCE.
You were not involved in an accident, simply a witness.
If you tell insurance company it will be a note on your file, could be used to increase premium as they could regard you a higher risk.
I have seen this sort of thing on watchdog.
Hope you are ok and hope the lad is too.
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what a fooking gobshite trying to blame you
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Reporting the Incident to the Police is the correct thing to do.
Make sure you get a Log Number (I reported a incident with out a log number and guess what it cant be found.) I was also told that now if you Log a Incident with the police you get a visit from the community police officers? I was told that when i reported an incident a second time. And with out a log number you have no proof its been officialy logged.
Just a point of be aware?
If you flash someone with your head lights to turn into a junction or to offer right of way and there is an accident you can be prosecuted. Your Headlights only warn of your presents and are not meant as a "ok fred"
I don't see any reason to contact your insurance.
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I didnt flash, wave or beep anyone across. The kid saw a gap and walked out into oncoming traffic. Its not my fault at all.
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I don't think anyone is blaming you Deano. But if it does become a claim issue I wouldn't put it past the other driver or his insurance company to blame you. Someone ran into the back of me a few years ago, the driver and his insurance company tried to blame me for braking heavily. As for the driver who hit the kid, it all depends on who was on the road first: Highway Code Rule 170Take extra care at junctions. You should:
Watch out for pedestrians crossing a road into which you are turning. If they have started to cross they have priority, so give way
https://www.gov.uk/using-the-road-159-to-203/road-junctions-170-to-183Car drivers seem to not know this rule, I've been pipped or sworn at in the past!
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