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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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the story goes i was driving down road past about 10 parked cars a skip lorry then started coming up i ended up knocking off a wing mirror off one the parked cars i stopped said was sorry it was a newish car so said go through insurance next thing i know the person wants to claim whiplash how the hell is that possible i dont think any injuries could ever be caused from knocking a wing mirror off
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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That's what people are like these days lol! The wear there's blame there's a claim culture fucks all of are insurance up!
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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ye i know but whiplash from a wing mirror been knocked off i no they will end up been paid out but would be nice to try stop it some how
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Inform the police and your insurance company that they are making a fraudulent claim.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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i'd be looking to get pictures of the damage caused, if you dont have any, try and pay thier house a visit and get some. you need to show the only damage was a wing mirror
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BigChuck
i'd be looking to get pictures of the damage caused, if you dont have any, try and pay thier house a visit and get some. you need to show the only damage was a wing mirror
Good point!

Also take pictures from a few angles and distance.
As well as the other panels of the car to show no other damage in case he decides to add some for the claim.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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definately someone trying to scam
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks will try get photos I have address may be car as gone for repair now happened a week ago Thanks for the help
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