Just Got Hit In the Back

[n2ize]

I was parked at a stop sign waiting on an entrance ramp to get on the local highway and all of a sudden I feel an incredible jolt and a sudden shock go through the car and through my body stinging my vertebrae for a few moments. At the same instant as the collision a hear glass breaking and I realize that some guy just slammed into the back. I got out expecting to the the back of my car busted up good but there wasn't even a scratch. The bumper adsorbed the shock beautifully. He wasn't so lucky. Apparently he busted some lights and apprently busted his radiator. He apologized telling he thought the highway was clear... Yeah dummy, but you are supposed to look in front of you to check if anyone else is stopped in front of you on the ramp.. He was in a hurry to get out of there and jumped in his car and took off. I doubt he'll get far with no water. I grabbed his plate as he sped away then called the cops to get it on record. So far there seems to be no damage to our car and so far no apparent injuries although I was shook up quite a bit. Do jerks like these think they can defy the laws of physics and just go through a heavy object in front of them ? Or do they just not bother to look in front of them to see where they are going. I did some jerk driving when I was younger but at least I looked where I was going and what was in front of me. Un-friggin-believable !!

[suddenseer]

You should still get checked out by a physician. I am happy for you that it was not a serious life changing event. I can be like a Jewish mother, please go see a physician soon.

[KG4CGC]

Did he tilt the boiler?

[n2ize]

Did he tilt the boiler?

No, but he busted his ass... I mean boiler... I mean radiator. Seriously, there was fluid on the ground and steam blowing out the grill so it appears he ruptured his cooling system. That's why I doubt he could have driven too far after the crash. Either he lives nearby or he drove to a garage or something. car's not going to run too long with a broken leaking ass boiler, er I mean cooling system. I'm just glad there was no damage to my car and no apparent injuries. These new rear bumpers are incredible. Had I been driving my brothers old 1965 Mustang convertible the rear would have been crumpled and the gas tank ruptured. How do I know. He was driving it years ago and was hit in the back the same way and that is exactly what happened. Good news is it was fixed nicely.

[kb2vxa]

"I grabbed his plate as he sped away then called the cops to get it on record."
I hope you didn't get hurt, next time just jot down the number. Hit and run, a great foundation for building a case that'll enrich your life, your doctor's life, and of course your lawyer's. Back pain being such a medical mystery is impossible to prove or disprove so insurance companies pay off without dispute that costs more than the settlement. You own him, now take advantage of your newly acquired assets.

[W7XF]

John.. glad to see that you're not seriously injured. When the cops catch the hit/run perp....s/he is in deep shit. the perp WILL get caught more than likely...well at least the owner of the car, when they try to get their car repaired, or try to buy the parts to do same. Even salvage yards, in most states must report sales of auto body parts...

[n2ize]

John.. glad to see that you're not seriously injured. When the cops catch the hit/run perp....s/he is in deep shit. the perp WILL get caught more than likely...well at least the owner of the car, when they try to get their car repaired, or try to buy the parts to do same. Even salvage yards, in most states must report sales of auto body parts...

Yeah, fortunately it was a minor collision at relatively low speed. We just got jarred a bit. I guess it will depend on how much damage he has. If it's just a couple headlamps and a radiator I doubt much will come of it. I mainly wanted to make sure that the cops have it on record that the collision did take place. I just get angry with people that drive and don't bother to look to see what is in front of them. Maybe he was busy texting.

[WX7P]

Yeah, fortunately it was a minor collision at relatively low speed. We just got jarred a bit. I guess it will depend on how much damage he has. If it's just a couple headlamps and a radiator I doubt much will come of it. I mainly wanted to make sure that the cops have it on record that the collision did take place. I just get angry with people that drive and don't bother to look to see what is in front of them. Maybe he was busy texting.

I thought you said you didn't have a car and took your bike everywhere?

Change your mind?

[n2ize]

I thought you said you didn't have a car and took your bike everywhere?

Change your mind?

I think you have me confused with someone else. Just got my license back in June after many years without one.

[PA5COR]

Have yourself and the car checked, it is nice it'"looks" like the bumper absorbed the hit, but it might have damaged the frame and bend it slightly.
If you have his registration and the police made a report you can get at him for damages to yourself and the car.

Have a medical check up on your back and neck, sometimes it takes time to manifestate problems from the crash.

Don;'t ask how i know, i was hit in my van from behind and after a week or so i had problems with my neck for 18 months....
That accident took out my bumper, the subframe it was mounted on to the frame and one of the 2 doors... from a 4000 pound van..
Seems there are a lot of idiots on the road out there same as here...