So I guess it was bound to happen. On my way into work on Monday I got rear ended. There was traffic on the highway and there was an abrupt stop. I immediately thought to myself "hmmm, I wonder if the guy behind me will be able to stop", and as I looked up I saw him coming up on me way too fast.

Well the good news is my car didn't jump forward enough to hit the car in front of me, but obviously my poor baby took a little damage.





It's really not that bad, but I was wondering in terms of the process, what is the next step. I had the police show up and filled out a summary (the report will be done in a few weeks I was told). After talking with people at work they said I shouldn't bother to tell my insurance since it wasn't my fault at all. Should I expect a call from his insurance or do I need to seek them out? I have a copy of his insurance card. I've never really been in an accident before, so forgive me for not knowing the next step.

 

Call their insurance and file a claim that you were hit by them, tell them you have a police report, and then everything should get fixed, good luck.

 

was it a.... low rider?
hit awfully low...

 

yeah on a cut and dry think like gettgin rearended call his insurance and get them gettign you moving towards repair in the next 48 hours,if they cannot get it moving in that amount of time then call your insurance.......sucks huh.......I got rearended last year in my wifes tC......what was worse was I borrowed it for the day as my car was low on gas and was going to lunch when it happened.....goood luck man.....looks like it is not too bad damage,new bumper and paint and good to go.

 

I would not contact the other drivers insurence company yourself. Call your insurance company ASAP and report the accident. Give them all the information you have (other drivers name, insurance info, policy report number, etc).

Let your insurance company handle this. They will have you go get a quote and you will not have to wait to get your car repaired.

Don' t wait to report this.

 

Dude, the exact same thing happen to me. My damage looked the same too. Yeah call your insurance and shiz. It's not your fault, so all is good.

Your baby will be as good as new, soon!

 

phew! thats not bad at all. consider yourself one of the lucky ones.