Hit and run (but got the rego. number)!

[Karsten]

Talked to police on that day and they are keen to charge him with reckless driving, causing accident and leaving (or similar).
Phoned up today and ask for update, seams they still haven’t talked to him by now. I have his address and car licenses info, rego expired just a day before the accident, may this spooked him. Last WOF on 17/02/07 and the guy did not run straight away, don’t think the car was stolen.
I may just drive to him, see if the car is there and call the Cops and tell them I found the car which was involved in hit and run, may I get some more action out of them.

I will keep you guys posted if I get more info.
Cheers Karsten

[Highlander]

Better to get AMI to fix your bike and him to pay them $5 a week for 10 years or what ever rather than you waiting for the dosh to get it fixed.

[crashe]

First off......... Welcome to KB.

FARK...... glad to see you are still with us to tell the story.

Hope the police find the dude and charge him.

All the best in getting your bike back on the road.

[Duc]

If the mofo refuses to pay, just take him to the small claims tribunal.....,simple to do, cheap & very effective

Avoid the small claims court. Its a real 50/50 with "amateur" adjudicators and its limited to $5k ( I think). It can go either way there and it does not seem to reflect anything to do with Law or logic.

[crazybigal]

yeah at $10 a week!

If the mofo refuses to pay, just take him to the small claims tribunal.....,simple to do, cheap & very effective

[crazybigal]

i think its more like $7k

Avoid the small claims court. Its a real 50/50 with "amateur" adjudicators and its limited to $5k ( I think). It can go either way there and it does not seem to reflect anything to do with Law or logic.

[imdying]

If it was a stolen car I doubt youd stop to check for damage. Of course just the plates could be. Good to hear you came off better than your bike.

That's what I was thinking, doesn't sound like the sort of thing you'd do if it were stolen.

Avoid the small claims court. Its a real 50/50 with "amateur" adjudicators and its limited to $5k ( I think). It can go either way there and it does not seem to reflect anything to do with Law or logic.

Heh, not even called that anymore. It's the Disputes Tribunal, and I think the limit is about $12000 ($60 filing fee), although it can be higher if both parties agree. It does in fact reflect the law, but also a certain amount of social responsibility. Regardless, you won't lose more than $60, and call always sue them through the district court if required.

Post all the facts here as they come to light, the Auckland crew can probably convince this guy that he's in the wrong and wants to pay.

[geoffm]

Best of luck with the Disputes Tribunal - the judgement is a lottery draw, and even if you "win", best of luck collecting if they don't want to pay. It is up to you to chase them down and get the dough, and if you coudl do that, then you wouldn't have needed the courts anyway.
Since you have their details, you are well on the way there. I like the idea of calling the cops when you are outside the guys gate and the car is there. See if you can follow him to work one day and find out where he works. For bonus points, get the cops to arrest him and charge him at work :-). Once he has been charged, then the Disputes Tribunal claim is a lot easier if you have to go that way. AMI should also be more willing to ante up, since it makes it easier for them to collect.
Once this is sorted, I suggest shopping around for insurance. AMI have been good for the cars and house, but with the bikes, I was able to get full cover for the RD350 for less than AMI were charging for TP. Overall with 3 bikes I saved $800/yr. THis was through Kiwibike.co.nz
Geoff

[imdying]

Best of luck with the Disputes Tribunal - the judgement is a lottery draw, and even if you "win", best of luck collecting if they don't want to pay. It is up to you to chase them down and get the dough, and if you coudl do that, then you wouldn't have needed the courts anyway.

They get 28 days to pay, and then the district court enforces it, iirc.

[JimO]

If the mofo refuses to pay, just take him to the small claims tribunal.....,simple to do, cheap & very effective

they dont enforce payment

[judecatmad]

M8!!! I'm really sorry to hear that - what a prizewinning arsehole eh?

I'm glad you're OK. You should definitely challenge AMI on their 'car only' policy relating to being hit by uninsured drivers. If it's not stated as such in the policy doc or schedule then you have a good solid case.

Let us know how you go.

[imdying]

they dont enforce payment

Other than the district court, your options also include BayCorp Or Black Power if that's your thing... any debt collector will do.

[5cotty]

I cant believe any human being would drive away from somone who may be injured... What an utter F@#%#N scumbag loser!!

I got smoke comin out my ears!!

Glad you are OK

[scracha]

The cops haven't spoken to the guy yet? Unfuckinbelievable. I suggest posting a ride out to his house in "meetings and events" and see how many people show up.

[Disco Dan]

The cops haven't spoken to the guy yet? Unfuckinbelievable. I suggest posting a ride out to his house in "meetings and events" and see how many people show up.

+1 im in...