Brick through my windshield

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Dna Mach, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. 06driver

    06driver Road Train Member

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    I would notify the local police. If it was a one off he had on a running board or something it goes away. But if three or four report it they can go have some taser practice with him/her.
     
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  3. Trucking in Tennessee

    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    You're gonna need about 4 hours for it to dry before you get back on the road.
     
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  4. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Hand in your lap huh??

    J/k. Glad you’re ok!!
     
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  5. Sirscrapntruckalot

    Sirscrapntruckalot Road Train Member

    Likewise, at lest you know the "duck and cover" defensive manuver. Heh.

    Them cops got some smart techs that can zoom in for such details. Glad you reported it, as I agree with others an think maybe Mr. Pickup didn't like you, trucks or possibly even bricks. Bit strange how it got that much air to trash your windshield like that. Plus cops really hate aggressive/douche bag drivers like that one in your clip. I doubt they'll mind going over the video.

    I hope they pass the info on to you an you can have the satisfaction of collecting your money for your windshield out his ###. :)

    Oh, an defiantly get it fixed. That crack will cause you to fail a safety inspection, since it goes right across the driver's view... ;)

    Sirscrapntruckalot - You should play some Brick House now...She's a Brick...House...oww..
     
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  6. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    I did end up emailing the Police. Got a very quick reply, but not to favorable.

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  7. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    We end up replacing these things 2 or 3 times a year due to bullseyes and cracks. We have a terminal in California and their notorious out there for writing tickets for dinged up windshields. I guess the practice of frequent glass replacement has bled over to Texas.

    Just hoping the glass guy can get by the yard early tomorrow.
     
  8. Sirscrapntruckalot

    Sirscrapntruckalot Road Train Member

    Well can't get much better then that I reckon.

    Still at lest your ok, an that's the important part. Insurance is for the rest.

    Stay safe.

    An watch out for anymore random bricks that are attracted to you or your truck. ;)

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  9. Snailexpress

    Snailexpress Road Train Member

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    Unfortunately it does jump so high. I have bullseye on my truck from small rock. The rock came same way and car was in about 30 yards ahead. I seen it jump jump then when i approached JUMP.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    That brick is pretty heavy though.
     
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  11. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    I had something similar happen with an extension ladder and my POV. Make sure you tell the insurance company that an airborne object collided with your vehicle.

    If it's airborne, you're covered under your comp policy. If you collided with an object that was a road hazard, then it's collision, and your rate will increase.

    Unless you get an 'accident free' discount. Then, any claim would cause a rate increase. Might be wise to pay out of pocket if that's the case.

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