AnswerID: 202765 Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 08:30
Snowy 3.0iTD
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Davoe
Unfortunately this is the exact reason why I had to leave my last FIFO job, I was on the other side of the country with a sex-offender stalking my wife, it ended up being a drive from Wiluna to
Adelaide in 30hrs straight. It is also why I now have a silent phone number and
post office box, with only close family knowing where I live and my home phone number. My suggestion would be that you talk to your boss, then jump in the car and go and sort it out, your family is a lot more important than any job.
Hope everything works out okay
Snowy
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FollowupID: 462339 Submitted:
Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 08:59
Member - Davoe (Nullagine) posted:
Thats not even an option although if anything else develops i will be sorting something out. have had some kind offers by PM - much appreciated.
Lesson for everyone here after an accident DO NOT give out your address like everyone says you should just a ph number and your insurance company
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FollowupID: 462357 Submitted:
Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 10:27
Snowy 3.0iTD posted:
Ferris
This may be true but at the moment unless you work on remote sites a long way from home or have been in this situation I don't think you can fully appreciate the mental anguish that Davoe is currently going through, so please try and be a little more understanding.
Personally I would much rather break the law in that case than run the risk of having my family threatened or attacked, as the law can not do a thing to help you until it's too late and they have been attacked.
Cheers
Snowy
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FollowupID: 462360 Submitted:
Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 10:37
Member - Andrew (QLD) posted:
Agree with ferris.....WA law requires that you (all parties) MUST give at a minimum:
- your name and address
- (if possible) the name and address of the owner of the vehicle you were driving
- registration number
- licence details
If the estimated value of damage is over $1000, or parties injured, you must also report the accident to Police......refer to Site Link for a simple explanation of the law.
Andrew
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FollowupID: 462361 Submitted:
Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 10:46
Member - Andrew (QLD) posted:
just as a follow-up to my comments (after seeing Snowy's response), i feel for Davoe in his situation and been involved in a similar situation, so i can somewhat understand where he is coming from.....
Ferris's comments were fair and should not be seen to be negative towards his situation, rather just reinforcing the law as it stands.
I wouldn't personally give out my information in this situation UNLESS that information is reciprocated...ie all their details are available immediately. If not, i would (and have done this in the past) report the accident to the Police immediately as it usually involves something dodgey happening. That way the Police will note all parties details and respect the privacy issues if the other party is shady.
Andrew
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FollowupID: 462362 Submitted:
Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 10:47
Member - Davoe (Nullagine) posted:
I think there are overriding factors - same as leaving the scene of an accident if you fear for your safety
personally I wouldnt give a damn about breaking the law- i just wish I had been thinking clearer at the time
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