Someone ran a red light and clipped my car today. My car was uninsured for damage against me and I wasn't at fault. The guy that hit me was fully insured. It looks like it may be a write off. It couldn't be driven from the scene, and was pushed to a mechanics across the road. It will need to be towed or trailered away. Would I be able to claim these costs against the guy at fault? And also taxi fares from the hospital?
Thanks
Should be able to.
Be prepared to be out of pocket for a while though if you intend to make a claim against other party
May be easier to take out roadside assistance. In VIC you have to wait 24 hrs after joining to have a vehicle towed.
Wouldn't it be a bit a sus joining, then getting them to tow a car that had been in an accident from the day before?
Not really. They have to have a waiting period so you don't join when you break down and 24 hrs is it.
You'll probably have to pay out of pocket first. Once their insurance accepts the claim they'll ask you to send receipts and recoup you.
Towing is claimable. Just finished a repair and tow was inclusive in all the costs (tow to the depot and then to my choice of panel beater).
Someone ran a red light and clipped my car today.
And also taxi fares from the hospital?
please tell us that you called the police after the collision.
Police came and we got the report. His insurance tried to call, but we couldn't answer as we were in an appointment. I've tried calling back but it goes to a robot saying they will call back. I got the claims email address of the guy, but the insurance still hasn't replied. I did get the claim number from the guy. So tomorrow I will tell the crash repair guy to tow it.
Taxi fares may fall more under his CTP insurance, but I see no reason you can't claim the tow.
As long as it's a reasonable price (i.e. When someone hires a MB to get around while their little Datsun is in the shop being repaired) and a direct consequence of the crash, you should be fine.