hey all,
WHO pays for teh damaged caused by police chases...
scenario = uninsured guy goes on teh run , caught by police, but clatters into 10 cars while doing so, clearly on camera (like you see on teh tv)
who has to pay for teh damage, surely not teh owner?
eyebrows Thurs 15/05/08 11:27
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I should think the car owners will have to pay through their insurance as long as they have `vandals cover` included.
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If the thief is identified, and assuming the vehicle he stole was insured, then whoever insures that vehicle is liable for any damage caused.
If, however, the theif flees the scene and is NOT identified, whoever's cars were damaged would have to claim off their own insurers.
Don't ask me why the identification of the thief makes a difference, I just know it does - very strange set up, because the car is stolen in both scenarios, and there's no way in hell we'd ever get our money back after paying out for all the damage the little scroat has caused
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gouldc: cant there also be a clause that allows the insurance co to shoot the thieving little scumbag, now thats a job I'd apply for, I'd even supply my own bullets
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mdoo98 , 5hit hot answer, let me know if you see any jobs going.
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There was a job advertised for this in Manchester in the early 90's, it was £300 a week, at the time I just couldn't afford that much lol
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