Parked car hit on by a goods vehicle – MACT / Civil Court?

[Superpushpa1687]

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Superpushpa1687
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May 3, 2025 at 3:26 am

Incident: My car was parked in front of our shop, lawfully having enough space for two vehicles to pass through (one lane road).

A mini truck came in, trying to park infront of my car, but due to the negligence of the driver, hit the right side fender, the bumper and the headlight of my car, these are now completely destroyed and has to be replaced. (Incident is caught on cctv clearly, multiple incident photos and videos, including multiple eyewitnesses)

The estimated repair costs are around 50k, of which around 10-15k will have to be paid by us, as the insurance is not bumper to bumper.

The driver of the vehicle which caused the accident says he has no money and can’t pay. The owner says he won’t pay, and that you (us) can file a case.

Now what are my options,
1. Can I file a MACT case after claiming the insurance, for the balance amount of repair amount payable from our hand, and loss of use, loss of no claim, rental car charges, legal costs?

2. Normal civil court case for property damage?

3. What is the best route for maximizing our compensation, and quickest and hassle free(comparatively)?

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[Rinapanda655]

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Rinapanda655
PARTICIPANT
May 3, 2025 at 3:39 am

****Illegal advice****

1) Should have beat up the driver black and blue
2) When the owner said he wouldn’t pay, sieze rhe vehicle and sell it. Take your expenses and rest return to the driver for his settlement.

This is unfortunate to resort to these tactics, but that’s how i see things being done fast.

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[Brightseeker9869]

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Brightseeker9869
PARTICIPANT
May 3, 2025 at 4:21 am

Lawyer here. Cant file an MACT claim but you could definitely go with a civil suit. Try getting a good legal notice sent first since half of the times, a legal notice does the trick.

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[Superpushpa1687]

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Superpushpa1687
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May 3, 2025 at 4:28 am

May I know why? Is it after claiming the insurance that MACT is not possible?

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[Brightseeker9869]

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Brightseeker9869
PARTICIPANT
May 3, 2025 at 5:21 am

Had you intimated police authorities

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[Superpushpa1687]

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Superpushpa1687
OP
May 3, 2025 at 5:22 am

Yes, the police even called up the vehicle owner, but he is not budging

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[Wiseparag8954]

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Wiseparag8954
PARTICIPANT
May 3, 2025 at 6:03 am

Do you actually own the space in front of your shop where your car is parked, or are you just another one of those people who claim public property—roads, footpaths, anything in front of their place—as their own? Illegally adding ramps, parking wherever they like, acting entitled. If that’s the case, then honestly, I have zero sympathy for whatever happened to your car.

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