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Faultymain5 · 01/11/2022 22:24

YellowTreeHouse · 01/11/2022 22:12

Extended read facing so my daughter can rear face until 6 or 7.

They are not popular no but they should be as they are the safest seats on the market. Rear facing is 5 times safer than forward facing and my child’s safety is not something I would compromise on.

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Never heard of it, but my children are now adults and these were not a thing before it was a requirement to have 12 year olds in car seats.

Your lucky to be able to make that choice. People right now are buying what they can afford and probably don’t think they’re compromising their child’s safety.

Leftbutcameback · 01/11/2022 22:26

I was in a similar low speed crash, passenger seat, looking at my phone and my neck felt sore that day and the next and was then fine. Hope you're feeling better soon OP.

Faultymain5 · 01/11/2022 22:28

@YoBeaches Fair enough.

i looked at it that as she hadn’t taken his details the excess would come into affect.

YellowTreeHouse · 01/11/2022 22:41

Faultymain5 · 01/11/2022 22:24

Never heard of it, but my children are now adults and these were not a thing before it was a requirement to have 12 year olds in car seats.

Your lucky to be able to make that choice. People right now are buying what they can afford and probably don’t think they’re compromising their child’s safety.

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Yes, the law on car seats in the UK has been historically shocking and still needs changes made to it now.

These seats do not need to be bought in one go. You can pay in instalments so yes, they are accessible to the overwhelming majority of the population.

It is not luck, it is down to research and sacrifice and compromise. I did research on the safest car seats and decided I would rather her be as safe as possible rather than have the latest flash toy or unnecessarily expensive travel system.

People think nothing of spending over £1000 on a travel system that is only useful for a year or two yet are unwilling to spend £200/£300 on a car seat that will keep their child as safe as possible for the best part of a decade.

Faultymain5 · 01/11/2022 22:47

YellowTreeHouse · 01/11/2022 22:41

Yes, the law on car seats in the UK has been historically shocking and still needs changes made to it now.

These seats do not need to be bought in one go. You can pay in instalments so yes, they are accessible to the overwhelming majority of the population.

It is not luck, it is down to research and sacrifice and compromise. I did research on the safest car seats and decided I would rather her be as safe as possible rather than have the latest flash toy or unnecessarily expensive travel system.

People think nothing of spending over £1000 on a travel system that is only useful for a year or two yet are unwilling to spend £200/£300 on a car seat that will keep their child as safe as possible for the best part of a decade.

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Many more people do not spend £1k on a travel system though. Because they do not have the funds. As I say I’m past this stage.

However, £200/300 is too much for many people though (even with instalments). Considering children are safe in other versions, I’m sure parents don’t feel their compromising their child’s safety

YellowTreeHouse · 01/11/2022 22:52

Faultymain5 · 01/11/2022 22:47

Many more people do not spend £1k on a travel system though. Because they do not have the funds. As I say I’m past this stage.

However, £200/300 is too much for many people though (even with instalments). Considering children are safe in other versions, I’m sure parents don’t feel their compromising their child’s safety

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“Safe” is relative. Forward facing risks paralysis and internal decapitation. It is safer than having no seat at all, but really that’s about it.

Rear facing is 5 times safer.

There is nothing more to be safe.

YellowTreeHouse · 01/11/2022 22:52

there is nothing more to be said.

Faultymain5 · 02/11/2022 05:17

YellowTreeHouse · 01/11/2022 22:52

there is nothing more to be said.

Until the next piece of research says otherwise. People can only do their best with the knowledge they have and the pockets that allow them. You just came across as both condescending and smug.

autienotnaughty · 02/11/2022 05:25

Yes I got shunted from behind not very fast and still got whiplash. It started a few hours after. Definitely go a&e and tell your insurance company. Wether you can claim is another matter.

GiltEdges · 02/11/2022 05:35

Faultymain5 · 01/11/2022 22:01

I’m trying to figure out how expensive car seats are, given people are saying you can claim on the insurance. What about the excess? I wouldn’t have reported this either OP.

Cant think why the two that crashed into me would mention it but you never know I guess.

There’s no excess to pay on that part of an insurance policy.

RedHelenB · 02/11/2022 05:39

beemm · 01/11/2022 20:23

Gosh what do I do.

I know you're suppose to exchange details but I declined his offer

I feel such an idiot! I'm not interested in his money. He was at fault but he didn't harm my car but for a tiny tiny dent. I was just so glad to be okay along with my baby

My daughter cried and then smiled within 2 minutes! She's fine.

However, so was I. But I've just got home and started eating dinner

My bloody neck kills! It really hurts!

Do I need to call someone? Help me calm myself. I have no family to call - they panic and become hysterical over nothing much

Im clearly fine! But I just need a logical person to tell me what to do here

Will the NHS tell me off for not taking this persons details?

It'll be shock.

Faultymain5 · 02/11/2022 05:44

GiltEdges · 02/11/2022 05:35

There’s no excess to pay on that part of an insurance policy.

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There would be excess to pay as she hadn’t taken his details though. Since she didn’t take his details I was working on that premise.

booboo24 · 02/11/2022 06:05

Firstly get you and your daughter checked over. You must then report the accident to the police, it's an offence not to do so within 24 hours, no matter how minor. I was once told this by the police when someone hit my parked car and I hadn't reported it (because I didn't know about it until the next day when a neighbour saw me going out to my car as she had witnessed it and taken their registration down) you should also tell your insurance company. Its fine that you didn't give your details to the other driver as long as you report it as it sounds like he will be giving your registration number over.

I take it you are insured?

I was involved in a crash and drove off, help me

ThreeLocusts · 02/11/2022 06:22

OP if it makes you feel any better, my DH recently did something similar - car bumped into him at a zebra crossing, but very lightly, and he hurried on to catch his train refusing the driver's details....

He now has his arm in a sling as his shoulder was affected more badly than he realised. Driver was a fat bloke in a Bentley and part of me wishes we could pursue him.

More seriously, yes whiplash is a thing - my mum got it from being swiped off her bike by a car door (so much lower speeds than in you case) and decades later she still needs regular neck exercises and a collar while driving to avoid going light-headed. Do get yourself seen and insist pn physio if complaints persist.

Darbs76 · 02/11/2022 06:32

You should have exchanged details as you’ll need a new car seat at least.

Oblomov22 · 02/11/2022 06:41

I'm shocked that you decided not to take the details. Why? Even in a state of shock, it is the norm to take details. Did you not phone your Dh?

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 02/11/2022 06:51

Going against grain here but if you do r have details what's the point in ring insurance. It's will come out if your pocket then. Your premiums will go up even if your not at fault.

Get checked out at docs or a@e prob just a bit of whiplash.
See what they say re injury before ringing insurance.

FaazoHuyzeoSix · 02/11/2022 07:17

Get yourself a private physio appointment immediately - within the next 24 hours. It will cost £20-£50 depending where you are. If you wait for an NHS appointment it is free but the damage done from the wait can be devastating. Whiplash is serious.

Flowersonthewall6 · 02/11/2022 07:32

This happened to me, the day after my neck didn’t hurt at all…I think it was a bit in my head. Not saying I made it up or pretending but maybe over analysed any minor pain I had.

Probably a lesson learnt to get the details regardless but you can’t change that now. See how you feel tomorrow etc, whiplash isn’t life threatening. Get the car checked over to put your mind at rest.

NamelessNancy · 02/11/2022 07:38

ThreeLocusts · 02/11/2022 06:22

OP if it makes you feel any better, my DH recently did something similar - car bumped into him at a zebra crossing, but very lightly, and he hurried on to catch his train refusing the driver's details....

He now has his arm in a sling as his shoulder was affected more badly than he realised. Driver was a fat bloke in a Bentley and part of me wishes we could pursue him.

More seriously, yes whiplash is a thing - my mum got it from being swiped off her bike by a car door (so much lower speeds than in you case) and decades later she still needs regular neck exercises and a collar while driving to avoid going light-headed. Do get yourself seen and insist pn physio if complaints persist.

What on earth is the relevance of the driver's weight?

lljkk · 02/11/2022 07:57

That's unlucky that you bashed car & neck started hurting < 1 hour later. My whiplash (I get it repeatedly) takes 12-18 hours to start. If yours is whiplash, doctors can't do much about it. Support your head when you move around.

I think it would amount to slap on wrist if police caught up with you.
Hope your neck feels better soon.

QuitMoaning · 02/11/2022 08:46

Hugasauras · 01/11/2022 20:30

Why would the NHS even ask if you'd taken his details or not? They've got no interest in that.

You'll probably need a new car seat. Ring your GP tomorrow about your neck.

Yes they do have an interest. Under section 157 of the Road Traffic act 1988, the NHS is entitled to recover costs incurred in treating a person as a result of a traffic collision, from the person at fault (or their insurance).

Winceybincey · 02/11/2022 09:04

YellowTreeHouse · 01/11/2022 22:41

Yes, the law on car seats in the UK has been historically shocking and still needs changes made to it now.

These seats do not need to be bought in one go. You can pay in instalments so yes, they are accessible to the overwhelming majority of the population.

It is not luck, it is down to research and sacrifice and compromise. I did research on the safest car seats and decided I would rather her be as safe as possible rather than have the latest flash toy or unnecessarily expensive travel system.

People think nothing of spending over £1000 on a travel system that is only useful for a year or two yet are unwilling to spend £200/£300 on a car seat that will keep their child as safe as possible for the best part of a decade.

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I got my ERF seat in a sale, £150! It will last 6 years and will keep my child the safest he can be. That’s a small cost in my eyes.

Bramblejoos · 02/11/2022 09:11

I am trying to get a repair done to my car (done while parked and I wasn't there) and phoning to find I'm 97th in the queue (this is AXA insurance) demonstrates what a pita it is to make a claim even if you didn't do anything wrong.
If it's small and you aren't worried don't contact the insurance. Unless you are selling soon as it may redcue value.

MGMidget · 02/11/2022 09:13

I think you need to either attend a police station within 24 hours of an accident to report it or report it to your insurer ( a legal requirement). Not having details of those involved means it may count as a fault claim on your insurance as there is noone to claim against unless you can now trace them. I am surprised if there were 3 cars involved that noone would report it to their insurer. Might there be any cctv camera footage? Worth going back to the location to check for cameras?