Property News · March 12, 2016

A driver had a heart attack and wrote off my parked car – but I’m having to pay


I was nowhere near the car when the accident happened, but have lost my no-claims bonus and £750 excessMy parked car was one of several hit by a driver who lost control after having a heart attack. By the time the police arrived my wrecked vehicle had been taken away on a trailer – at least two other cars were badly damaged, but mine was a write-off.I assumed the driver’s insurance would pay for the damage, but this has not been the case. I initially contacted my insurer, Admiral, and assumed that my legal expenses cover would fund a claim. However, despite endless calls to find out what was going on, I was eventually told that as I have made a claim I have lost my no-claims bonus and £750 excess. I have explained that I need my no-claims bonus restored, particularly as I am only 20 and my insurance will be unaffordable without it. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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