Originally posted by: Xanis
It seems to me that you're trying to use math to get you out of trouble, when in reality it's most likely not going to help you. The people judging you are only going to see that you hit a pedestrian because you couldn't see, plain and simple. I would be willing to bet that they won't give two shits about the math that you explain to them. At this point I would say your best best is getting a damn good lawyer and hope that he/she can get you off easy.
Originally posted by: Quintox
Whoa I had no idea any of this happened
Originally posted by: silverpig
1. Street View rocks. The sun is totally glaring in my eyes. Maybe you should bring the google streetview pic?
2. $15K liability? Geez, here the usual minimum is $1m... and they recommend $5m, which most people get.
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
I dont deny not hitting her. I admit I hit her, since there is a police report and all. That one I cannot fight. I dont deny the pain she would have on her leg, since I know what that feels like.
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
The thing I don't understand is if his insurance covers up to $15k, why isn't he having them settle it with the woman? Won't cost him anything but his deductible and a surcharge compared to paying thousands to a lawyer and more than $15k.
insurance tried to settle with them for X amount of dollars. They did not take it. They wanted more and wanted to go to court.
I would have the insurance company settle with them on that, but the thing is that as my friend put it, they are only saying 15K cause they dont know my limits. So they default to the state minimum and sue the defendent / insurance company for that amount. When it goes to court, they ask more in the actual paperwork.
At that point the insurance company only covers to 15K or whatever your coverage is then. The point is to get to court. He was telling me that unscrupulous lawyers do that all the time. I dont know anything about this lawyer but yea..
Originally posted by: Playmaker
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
The thing I don't understand is if his insurance covers up to $15k, why isn't he having them settle it with the woman? Won't cost him anything but his deductible and a surcharge compared to paying thousands to a lawyer and more than $15k.
insurance tried to settle with them for X amount of dollars. They did not take it. They wanted more and wanted to go to court.
I would have the insurance company settle with them on that, but the thing is that as my friend put it, they are only saying 15K cause they dont know my limits. So they default to the state minimum and sue the defendent / insurance company for that amount. When it goes to court, they ask more in the actual paperwork.
At that point the insurance company only covers to 15K or whatever your coverage is then. The point is to get to court. He was telling me that unscrupulous lawyers do that all the time. I dont know anything about this lawyer but yea..
Why would she settle for $15k, even if her medical bills were only $6k? This is America.
Originally posted by: fatpat268
Better picture of the glare
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Originally posted by: Playmaker
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
The thing I don't understand is if his insurance covers up to $15k, why isn't he having them settle it with the woman? Won't cost him anything but his deductible and a surcharge compared to paying thousands to a lawyer and more than $15k.
insurance tried to settle with them for X amount of dollars. They did not take it. They wanted more and wanted to go to court.
I would have the insurance company settle with them on that, but the thing is that as my friend put it, they are only saying 15K cause they dont know my limits. So they default to the state minimum and sue the defendent / insurance company for that amount. When it goes to court, they ask more in the actual paperwork.
At that point the insurance company only covers to 15K or whatever your coverage is then. The point is to get to court. He was telling me that unscrupulous lawyers do that all the time. I dont know anything about this lawyer but yea..
Why would she settle for $15k, even if her medical bills were only $6k? This is America.
Like I said, my friend who is in India (US attorney in India right now) says its only a ruse. It will go up after they file official court documents to sue. To me it does not make sense to sue for 15K with 6K in medical bills. The attorney itself with take like 5K. So she is left with like like 4K.
He thinks they will raise it when it goes to court in the official paperwork.
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Like I said, my friend who is in India (US attorney in India right now) says its only a ruse. It will go up after they file official court documents to sue. To me it does not make sense to sue for 15K with 6K in medical bills. The attorney itself with take like 5K. So she is left with like like 4K.
He thinks they will raise it when it goes to court in the official paperwork.
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
i know lawyers, they dont do any research.. trust me.. i work for the state.. I know how our attorney's work. The paralegal people are the ones who do the work. And lord help them.. cause they arent exactly scientific in that sense.. they may not even look towards angle of the sun or the distance of the shadow cast or even the braking/reaction time.
Originally posted by: MotionMan
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
i know lawyers, they dont do any research.. trust me.. i work for the state.. I know how our attorney's work. The paralegal people are the ones who do the work. And lord help them.. cause they arent exactly scientific in that sense.. they may not even look towards angle of the sun or the distance of the shadow cast or even the braking/reaction time.
So much for me offering to represent you if that is what you really think all defense attorneys do.
I actually have a lot of good ideas and advice for you, but, now I just hope she takes you for all your worth and more.
You should watch your tongue in the future.
MotionMan (Los Angeles civil defense attorney who has defended many automobile v. pedestrian cases)
Originally posted by: Jessica69
Was there a crosswalk?
If there was and she was in it, no amount of "scientific data" you're going to try to overwhelm her and the judge with will be worth a damn. Ped in crosswalk wins.
You're a Drama Queen. The insurance will pay it so why fight it. You'll probably piss the judge off with your nonsense and he'll tack on extra for punitive damages.Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
If I dont do anything, i'll lose and she will win. If i do something, there is a chance she wont get all that she wants. If I lose with all this work, then its no different from loosing without a fight.
I am not a pushover, i am a fighter!
Originally posted by: Raduque
I'm the first one to tell a ped to go to hell, 2 ton mass of steel vs 150lb meatbag, steel always wins. People need to get the fuck out of the way of a car or truck.
But dude, you hit a mother. =/ You're lucky they're not going to try and hang you.
