12-27-2019, 03:08 PM | #1 |
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Got hit by a fire truck 😡
There were 2 fire trucks across the street from me last night. I believe when the one backed up down the street to turn the corner his back fender ( the metal part where the firemen stand on ) got caught on my car and dragged it a bit . The police are looking into a neighbor’s security cameras to be sure. Doesn’t seem like any suspension damage so far wheels are straight, I drove back and forth on the side street no noises or steering problems.
Don’t want to crash driving it. When I parked it wheels were straight they turned when it was hit. The whole quarter panel was moved at least I can open the door. Must’ve been a good jolt because the trunk popped open.
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12-27-2019, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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Ouch.....
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12-27-2019, 03:27 PM | #3 |
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Firemen do a very important, dangerous, and noble job and deserve to be respected for their service. With that said I hope they didn't know that they damaged your car like that, and decided to just up and leave.
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12-27-2019, 03:45 PM | #4 |
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That will be easy to follow up on. If the cop is competent, they’ll have dispatch pull the dispatch logs and look for corresponding scratches on firetruck from the serving firehouse and compare height of damage between both. Even if metal, there should be evidence on the firetruck.
There should be some red transfer on their platform as well. I’ve never met a fireman who would intentionally leave the scene after knowingly tagging a vehicle. |
12-27-2019, 03:56 PM | #5 |
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Damn that’s terrible......im sure all will work out for ya,.... good luck!
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12-27-2019, 05:07 PM | #7 |
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Well that’s terrible! Damage isn’t too bad but will probably be in the $3000 to $4000 range for repair. Of course just guessing on that! Hope it works out for you and Good Luck!!
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12-27-2019, 07:35 PM | #8 |
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Beware: they may have government immunity which means it will have to go through your insurance, despite being their fault. If so, insist that they cover your deductible and provide a rental. GOOD LUCK!!
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12-27-2019, 07:57 PM | #9 |
Sorry you’re going through that, what a PITA!
I’m sure they’ll cop to it, good luck with the repairs.
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12-28-2019, 09:35 AM | #12 |
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Time for the government to mandate backup cameras on all emergency vehicles!
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12-28-2019, 12:58 PM | #13 |
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Insurance company said they would look into the police report if it’s them on the accident report I get my $100 deductible back. I got rental on my insurance but I must pay 20% of the bill. It’s only $2400 estimate from the insurance hopefully there’s nothing in the steering messed up also I drove it seems the steering is good , no noises so far.
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12-28-2019, 01:02 PM | #14 |
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I was pretty close to the estimate of your insurance adjuster for the damage! $3,000.00.
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