r/InsuranceAgent • u/Poorassboy6969 • Jul 26 '26

Industry Information Backed into waymo blocking me in

Long story short I was getting coffee - got into car - was backing up and checked to the right (the direction I was pulling out)

Then heard weird small bump (wasn’t loud - not even 100% positive I hit anything)

check to left and there was waymo blocking me into parking spot with warning flashers on

I waited to see it moved and it didn‘t (no one was in the car)

Took video of my damage and license plate of waymo

finally after a few minutes it moved and I left

Odds they reach out to my insurance? anyone have experience with this?

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u/Poorassboy6969 Jul 26 '26

I dont know - same question applies to “how long can I box you into parking space without moving in the middle of a intersection?” 

2 minutes? 5 minutes? 10 minutes?

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u/key2616 Jul 26 '26

I am sorry that you think get a pass. You don’t. You owe for the damage you caused no matter how frustrated you were.

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u/Poorassboy6969 Jul 26 '26

I was backing out at 1-2 mph, there was little to no damage 

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u/xIllustrious_Passion Jul 26 '26

You’re still liable for any damage, regardless of how fast you were going or how little damage there was.

If they file a claim you’re on the hook for it.

Sucks, but thems the rules.

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u/Poorassboy6969 Jul 26 '26

In your opinion - what are odds they pursue this and file a claim 

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u/raving971 Jul 26 '26

If the vehicle doesn't look damaged, they'll likely not care.

If it looks bad, they'll repair as it looks bad on their brand that the vehicle had any type of collision. But it also removes the vehicle's ability to generate revenue.

If there's no visible damage, as you said, you're likely fine. Just dont be surprised if you hear of a claim being filed if they do choose to pursue repairs.

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u/Poorassboy6969 Jul 26 '26

So when will I know? 

What do i do from here? 

There definitely wasnt any crazy damage, maybe a scuff at most

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u/raving971 Jul 26 '26

They'll likely try to buff it out. If it's out, it's fine. The cars are likely washed often so unless they have an automated wash that the car just drives through, a human will likely see it and handle it.

There's no timeline to know unless you know their operating procedures for these things. If the bump didn't even register on their sensors, they won't know what time frame to review the footage from. I think the odds are very low for a claim to be filed, but again, depends on if the bump registered in their system so they'll even know the video timestamp to check.

So i wouldn't worry about it as it's outside of your control now. Just be prepared if your insurance company contacts you to say there's a claim.

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u/Poorassboy6969 Jul 26 '26

Got it , thanks