Bump for bump.

[jcamacd]

My neighbour was reversing out of an Asda car park and was hit by a van doing the same. They agreed both were to blame and that seemed to be that. Now, several months later a couple of insurance people want to interview him regarding the accident. Am I right in thinking they have no rights in law to
a) see my neighbours insurance documents.
b) interview him about the bump?

[KJN]

Personally I would just inform my Insurance company and let them deal with it, that's what you pay for. I would not even reply to any letter or phone call from the other Insurance Company, just pass all correspondence onto your insurers. Sorry but these days you do not known know how its going to end, probably a claim for whiplash or maybe something even worse. I have never known a claim that had the other Insurance Company going to see somebody for an interview. My advice be careful and say nothing .

[SirOracle]

It would appear that the Third Party has changed his mind and decided to claim the damage to his van from his Insurer.He may also have altered his account of the events insinuating the fault was yours.
If I were you I would bring my Insurer into the picture,even at this late date,giving them full details of the accident and the damage done to both vehicles.
Hopefully they will be prepared to handle matters on your behalf despite your very late notification of a possible claim.

[jcamacd]

Thanks. My neighbour has changed insurance company and his car since the incident, but I'll pass on your advice

[derrynoose]

If your neighbour sought online quotes before changing his insurance he may have given details of the accident in the process. I have found that other parties (not connected with the original drivers) access this sort of information and then contact the person who had the accident to try to interest them in making a claim for personal injuries.

[ladybird49]

A similar thing happened to me in an Asda carpark , i was reversing then i spotted a car in my rear view mirror doing the same , i stopped and beeped my horn but he carried on reversing and HE bumped my car , a woman came over and said she saw what happened and shouted at the guy it was his fault as id stopped . A few heated words between us and i drove off after getting the witnesses phone number and name , A couple of weeks later i got a letter from some insurance company demanding my insurance details ! I went to my local police station and explained all and shown the policeman the letter ,He told me to ignore it which i did and heard nothing more , id tell your neighbour to ask the police for advice before it spirals out of control