Quote Originally Posted by keevo54
You have absolutely no chance, sorry. Where your car was hit, the front right fender makes it appear as though you cut him off, which you did. No matter his speed there was no reason for going on a yellow light because some people hesitate and it is hard to estimate speed. Calculating the speed of the other car will not happen due to expense, and the fact that you failed to yield clearly shows you were at fault.


Also, not to nitpick, but your argument about him not being able to go through the light without the light turning red is weak because you are also showing you would not have made it through the light before it turned red, so you'll are both guilty of running the light. You just failed to yiled and that made all the difference.

No harm in trying because insurance wont do squat unless the other person is found to have fault. Therefore the car is ours and no money will be given back. Neighbor is also apparently an auto lawyer so he might be able to get something worked out. I know someone on this site will respond drive better. or something smart ass like that (thats the way of IA apparently); well most people will get into at least 1 accident in their life if not more or something else of that style of nature. Shit happens. Do what you can to stay afloat. We are only human and we are not perfect, if we were perfect then the world would obviously be a different place.



Rims retailed for $300 or so a piece and are no longer available in that color. Warranty on the do not cover accident damage, just minor damage like slight curbage and such. Tires about $100-$300 depending on which one.... ASX's ran about $120 Coopers have no clue those were only put on because I ate up my ASX's in front and needed new tires that moment.

We are thinking he was actually on the clock because he was in my store right before the accident buying supplies for his job.