As many of you probably know, lawyers have a way with words. That's why when one looks at any Act of government, one needs to know the definitions of the words in order to truly understand the Act's power and meaning. Given Bony's post re wrecked cars, I hope the following proves valuable to you all -
Do you think you know what the word "accident" means? Where I live the Motor Vehicle Act which governs the roads and the vehicles on them, strictly defines the word "accident'' as "an intentional collision". That's right, if you fill out an accident form here you are agreeing that your collision was on purpose!! Thus you basically have signed your rights away.
I would not be surprised if the same definition exists in MV Acts elsewhere. So do yourself a favor; don't have an "accident" have an "unintentional collision" and write those words in to replace accident everywhere you see it on forms, including the insurance company form. Hopefully you will never need to know this, but forewarned is.... you know. :cheers
Do you think you know what the word "accident" means? Where I live the Motor Vehicle Act which governs the roads and the vehicles on them, strictly defines the word "accident'' as "an intentional collision". That's right, if you fill out an accident form here you are agreeing that your collision was on purpose!! Thus you basically have signed your rights away.
I would not be surprised if the same definition exists in MV Acts elsewhere. So do yourself a favor; don't have an "accident" have an "unintentional collision" and write those words in to replace accident everywhere you see it on forms, including the insurance company form. Hopefully you will never need to know this, but forewarned is.... you know. :cheers