brerpie

Hey all,

Yesterday morning I was involved in an accident with the TSX. I was at a complete halt at a red light and then rear-ended at approximately 25MPH by a 97 Ford Escort.

At the point if impact, I didn't even jerk, which was entirely surprising. I am assuming that this is because the TSX has an excellent ability to absorb energy. My vehicle needs a new rear bumper and exhaust tips -- that appears to be it for now. The Ford Escort did not fair so well and the front bumper was gone, the hood was bent really badly, the windshield was cracked in two areas, and both airbags deployed. The lady was picked up by an ambulance, put on the stretcher and sent to the hospital. Not too sure on her condition. However, the entire situation was her fault as she admitted to the police that she was arguing on the phone and writing things down on a peice of paper while driving.

All in all, I just wanted to report another positive experience with a TSX wreck incident. Seems like the 5-star rating issued by the NHTSA is not a joke.

CCColtsicehockey

First off glad to hear that you are ok. Second there seem to be a lot of people in tsx's involved in accidents recently and everytime the car performs amazing as it was designed. This makes me feel safer about driving a tsx.

But wow it is amazing what people do these days while driving. the only time I use my phone while driving is with my bluetooth headset so I dont have to hold a phone. And writing something down while on the phone is just rediculous. Seems like she needs a personal assistant in her car.

kboosman00

Yea, glad to see your okay... Its also very reassuring that the TSX infact is performing to standard.

97AcuraCL

same thing happened to me about this time last year. sucks to hear but at least you're okay!

curls

You're in the States -- sue her ass.

On the phone AND writing stuff down (admitted to police) means, in Ontario, she could be charged with wreckless driving (licence suspended, huge fine, criminal record). IMO that's game-on for suing her.

Not that I advocate suing people for stuff that insurance covers, but it'll teach her a lesson to PAY FUCKING ATTENTION WHILE DRIVING A 3000 LB PROJECTILE ON PUBLIC STREETS.

BusyShifter

Glad to hear that you are okay, and your car hold up well.

Sure, you should find a lawyer and go after the driver who rear ended you. After all, everyone is doing it. Plus, it is Christmas, season of giving.

CCColtsicehockey

so give her a lawsuit lol

West6MT

Glad to hear you are ok. Makes me feel safer in the TSX to hear about how well it does in crashes etc.

brerpie

There is a possibility of suing her? What would the basis be?

I’m totally uninformed with this topic. Let me know what you all think! Thanks.

BusyShifter

words in color RED means it's sarcastic, just to make sure we are on the same page.

phirenze

Please don't waste this country's already strained legal system by suing her. Not to mention you will only be taking money away from her insurance company, not her. That means all the rest of us have to pay more money for our car insurance premiums.

Trust me, her wrecked Ford and huge hospital bills will teach her a lesson.

brerpie

Exactly what I was thinking. Thanks!

Beoshingus

Sue her? Come on, guys. He's entitled to car repairs and medical bills - not punitive damages. What is he going to do, take her for her Ford Escort so she loses her job at Wendy's and put her and her kids out on the street?

Glad you're okay. Oh, and:

curls

I was saying it as more of a poke at the American justice system and its seemingly ENDLESS lawsuits for punitive damages.

In most parts of Canada, insurance covers for you $1M liabilty and protects you from being sued. Usually.

helraiser

Another reason why I'm glad to be canadian and living here...

on the note of the accident, ford escorts are as bad as cavaliers - death traps! I've been in 2 accidents where I was in an escort. my first car was a '93 escort and rear ended a truck after someone to the left lane sped up so I couldn't change lanes. the truck had some minor paint damage on the bumper (prolly internal frame work) and the 'scort was written off. Other one was in winter while driving home with my gf at the time, got run off the street and into a parked car by someone changing lanes w/o checking if there was a car there. Front right side of the car was completely f'd and the parked car needed the bumper straightened and a new tail light.

Escorts suck!

Beoshingus

Well, let's not start poking fun at one another's governments, shall we *cough* SOCIALISTS *cough.*

dj Dozhe

I believe it's actually a poke at the litigous nature of the american people. And it is sickening.

kenzo

Withdraw that slanderous statement, or I'll see you in court.

dj Dozhe

ah, to be a lawyer.

curls

Jason

You can keep it.

aaronng

Here an Australia, someone saw a driver watching a DVD on one of those portable DVD players with the build in screen, while driving on the freeway at 70mph. The person called into the local radio station (which I was listening to at the time) to report this. The radio show host was a good friend of the state police commisioner and told the caller to give him the offending car's licence plate number once off the air. LOL!

crfortin

Agreed. & her insurance will go up for paying for parts on your car too. How vindictive can you people be ?

there's a lot of sanctimonuousness going around here too. I'm sure nobody on this board has ever had an argument, written anything down while driving or used a cellular phone in the car. EVER.

Heck there are posts here about people streetracing, testing maximum speed, seeing if they can spinout, converting their nav screen to play videogames and DVD at stoplights, etc.

PS. If you do hit something in Ontario, never ever use the phrase "on the phone" . You must lie about this or you *will* be charged with reckless driving regardless of circumstances.

Another well intentioned law that is now just applied stupidly. Like M.A.D.D. turning into a prohibitionist movement.

TSX6one9

CJams

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Beoshingus

CJams: GO SEAHAWKS! Here's hoping for a Seattle vs. Indianapolis Superbowl this year!

brerpie

Hey guys,

Sorry I did not have the opportunity to take any pictures. The car is already in a local shop that mostly works on high end vehicles so I am expecting a good repair job. The owner of the shop took a quik inspection of the vehicle and told me that the repairs will be very close to $5000.00.

mg7726

don't worry, your claim adjuster will take the shots of the damage. you should be able to get the pics off the 'net, along with the damage estimate.

i know geico posts all the info regarding a claim on their website. talk to your insurance co.