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Originally Posted by jen.

I apologize because this is more or less just a rant, but why can't people just accept responsibility when they are at fault for an accident?

My brand new (to me at least) si was side swiped coming off the north east extension tonight. Slowing down to pay a toll and a mini van who obviously was not paying attention (from behind me) swiped my rear panel right above the driver's side rear tire well.

What irritated me most was not even the damage to my car, but the arrogance of the guy who's wife swiped it. I should note that their was a language barrier- he didn't really speak english, but he got out of his car, LAUGHED, and started videotaping.

I called the police, and apparently the guy's side of the story was that he was in front, went to merge to a different lane, and my car sped up so he hit the tail end of it..... that make so much sense considering I was slowing down for a toll both.

I just don't understand why people are dishonest. I mean, I get that it's expensive to be in an accident, but that's why you have insurance (and he did have insurance). I've been in an accident where I've been at fault and I've taken full responsibility and I just don't understand how someone could just get out, laugh, and not even ask if we were okay.

Has anyone had experience with an accident like this? It's still on the rear of my car, and the state trooper I called put the minivan that hit me as the primary person responsible, but he could not personally say they were 100% at fault because he did not witness the accident.

Do you think because its the rear of my car it will be a huge insurance battle? Or do you think the other person's fault will be evident?

most likely in the event that you were hit in the rear they SHOULD be at fault