Minor RTA

[mehuk]

OK a bit of advice please.

Today a lorry crashed into the side/back of my car, basically pulled into my lane without checking i was there... hit the back wheel/door section and spun me into the middle of the road (2 lane dual) -no other cars involved

Speed was below 30 and no injuries to either party - however my car has significant (yet driveable, bodywork damage)

We drove up the road 200 yards to stop the blocking of traffic, swap details and went on our merry way.

I have since called and claimed via my insurance company and they will obviously pass to his 'company/insurance' for liability.

Anyway, my insurance company said there was no need to call police if there was no physical injuries/they didnt need any incident report number

However, should i have reported this? I am concerned that i should have and that this may effect me?

all advice appreciated

thanks,

 

[gillywibble]

No, you don't need to notify the police. They're not interested unless someone is injured.

 

[mehuk]

thanks mate - i thought that, but someone kept saying 'call the police etc' which put doubts in my head

 

[T1rez]

no only call the police if there is injuries.. or if you suspect the driver to be driving illegally... aka drunk/stoned/ without insurance/ stolen vehicle/ u get the message