Cop car crash victim calls for more training (From Essex County Standard)

The accident is involving a police car in Barrack Street, back in February, where the police driver was proven to be at fault, has still not been settled!

So it doesn't bode well for this incident because the police are likely to apply as many delay tactics as they can before they accept fault and settle any claims.

And before anyone moans about "knocking the police" who are only responding to an emergency there has to be a balance and causing another emergency by dangerous driving is not justification.

I hope Ms Stanbridge soon recovers.

"...her blue Toyota Rav4 collided with a marked Ford Focus police car "

Surely it was the police car that collided with her??

Say It As It Is OK? wrote:
The accident is involving a police car in Barrack Street, back in February, where the police driver was proven to be at fault, has still not been settled!

So it doesn't bode well for this incident because the police are likely to apply as many delay tactics as they can before they accept fault and settle any claims.

And before anyone moans about "knocking the police" who are only responding to an emergency there has to be a balance and causing another emergency by dangerous driving is not justification.

I hope Ms Stanbridge soon recovers.

Yes it has. was at court in September. Officer pleaded to careless driving the delay you refer to is more than likely insurance companies stalling payouts .Totally out of police hands

Still the childish headline in place."Cop Car" ffs

mirokou wrote:

Say It As It Is OK? wrote:
The accident is involving a police car in Barrack Street, back in February, where the police driver was proven to be at fault, has still not been settled!

So it doesn't bode well for this incident because the police are likely to apply as many delay tactics as they can before they accept fault and settle any claims.

And before anyone moans about "knocking the police" who are only responding to an emergency there has to be a balance and causing another emergency by dangerous driving is not justification.

I hope Ms Stanbridge soon recovers.

Yes it has. was at court in September. Officer pleaded to careless driving the delay you refer to is more than likely insurance companies stalling payouts .Totally out of police hands

Mirokou. As I said the police driver was proven to be at fault.

The Police, as is also the case for many large organisations, provide what's called "self insurance". This is done by providing financial assurance that would cover any claims against them.

In the case of the police its the government who provides those indemnities. So yes it is in the hands of the police to settle any claim against them, particularly in cases when fault has already been determined.

Say It As It Is OK? wrote:

mirokou wrote:

Say It As It Is OK? wrote:
The accident is involving a police car in Barrack Street, back in February, where the police driver was proven to be at fault, has still not been settled!

So it doesn't bode well for this incident because the police are likely to apply as many delay tactics as they can before they accept fault and settle any claims.

And before anyone moans about "knocking the police" who are only responding to an emergency there has to be a balance and causing another emergency by dangerous driving is not justification.

I hope Ms Stanbridge soon recovers.

Yes it has. was at court in September. Officer pleaded to careless driving the delay you refer to is more than likely insurance companies stalling payouts .Totally out of police hands

Mirokou. As I said the police driver was proven to be at fault.

The Police, as is also the case for many large organisations, provide what's called "self insurance". This is done by providing financial assurance that would cover any claims against them.

In the case of the police its the government who provides those indemnities. So yes it is in the hands of the police to settle any claim against them, particularly in cases when fault has already been determined.

Not any more . I think you'll find that practice has stopped and Zurich is now the Essex Police vehicle insurer. trust me Essex police have a insurance policy not an indemnity bond.

mirokou wrote:
Still the childish headline in place."Cop Car" ffs

What do expect from a comic.

mirokou, I stand corrected if what you say is now current practice.

well at least that point was sorted between you.oh i hope the lady is ok.