Beware of Lady drivers 😤

Here’s what happened to me today: I was trying to make a right turn when a lady driver accidentally hit me. I’d been waiting at that spot for over two minutes, carefully assessing traffic before deciding it was safe to cross. Just as I began to turn, I noticed her car approaching. It seems she managed to slow down at first, but then (likely in a panic) hit the accelerator instead of the brakes. Her car (golden santro) slammed into mine at the rear quarter panel. Fortunately for me, my tire absorbed most of the impact. However, the crash caused noticeable damage: my rear wheel is now tilted, and my door, quarter panel, and bumper were all affected. Her car, on the other hand, was completely totaled. Given the circumstances, I’m obviously going to file an insurance claim for my repairs, but I haven’t asked her for direct compensation. Initially, we thought about asking for it, but seeing the extent of the damage to her car, we decided not to. Even though my car’s damage appears less severe compared to hers, I’m worried about the tilted wheel—it could mean a much bigger repair bill than I initially expected. For context, I also have a video of the whole incident, but before getting into that, I wanted to ask this community: • What do you infer from this situation? • What precautions or strategies do you think can help avoid such accidents in the future? I’m genuinely curious to hear your thoughts, experiences, or advice regarding an incident like this.