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rx8spiritR 11-20-2008, 02:56 AM today around 4:20pm me and my friend were walking toward Kragen to get oil filter for his car. When I cross 3rd and Geary, a corolla/camery bump me @ about 20mph, ambulance came and I was at the hospital for 7 hours, I'm lucky I'm still alive!!!! The driver is a old lady, she's making a LEFT on Geary and careless of any pedestrian, and I'm the victim. Anyone know if I can file a lawsuit or clam? I have 2 police report and 1 witness. sigh~ what a day I had....
RebelYJ 11-20-2008, 03:57 AM Wowzerz. Glad your ok man! Add another old person/slow reaction time accident to the books :banghead:
But you should be able to get a lawsuit through pretty easy one would think.
So did she break your legs or something? You seem clear-minded for getting hit by a car! I'd still be heated! :rant:
Stenobeth 11-20-2008, 09:03 AM I would think you could sue, but you have to have damages -- injuries, lost time from work, future treatment needed, etc. -- to make it worthwhile. If it's anything like Philly out there, I'm sure there will be tons of lawyers who will jump on it! lol Good luck and glad you're okay :)
dozer 11-20-2008, 10:51 AM oh damn! lucky youre ok!
8rotor8 11-20-2008, 11:50 AM Damn crazy people on Geary, i was side swiped on monday. Talk to your insurance and then talk to a lawyer.
Bumble_Bee 11-20-2008, 04:11 PM Talk to your insurance and then talk to a lawyer.
Yeah that...^
Glad you're ok WOW!
Socket7 11-20-2008, 04:52 PM hell, your insurance can probably recommend a lawyer for you.
Glad you're alive still. What kind of injuries did you get? Did she stop?
Moostafa29 11-20-2008, 05:08 PM Glad you're okay!
photo chick 11-20-2008, 05:39 PM wow. i know there's the guilt factor of going after an old lady, but shit, that's not fair that old people can keep driving and they're trying to take away teen's rights behind the wheel. hope everything works out. keep us posted.
laythor 11-20-2008, 06:46 PM old people drive because old people vote at about 30 to 1 compared to teenagers.
Easy_E1 11-20-2008, 06:53 PM Get a Lawyer.Sheeeesh.
Jedi54 11-20-2008, 06:58 PM what kind of injuries did you sustain? Consult an attorney asap. Hell, I don't care if you call 1-800-THE-LAW2, just call someone if you're truly injured.
m3pkrobert 11-20-2008, 07:17 PM u can get a lot of money cause of that, trust me!! that happen to my sis
Dam people at frisco i swear. Are you okay man?
To be named later 11-20-2008, 08:30 PM Why sue?
Sucks to get hit, glad you are okay, but this country is a little too lawsuit happy.
On one hand you say it was just a "bump", on the other hand you say you were in the hospital 7 hours and lucky to be alive. There seems to be a little disparity there.
Fortunate Few 11-20-2008, 09:56 PM id sue! I'm glad you're okay bro.
Silver_Mazda09 11-21-2008, 12:02 AM Glad that your okay, Hope you get better!
rx8spiritR 11-21-2008, 12:02 AM thanks everybody
as for injuries lucky I had no broken bone
but my right hand and both my leg are wrapped with gauze and I could only type with my left hand right now
doctor said no driving and no running for at least a week
I'll go talk to my insurance tomorrow and will make some phone call to lawyer
It's still a very scary sences thinking back from now
I was crossing and all of the sudden something hits me HARD I rolled up the hood and rolled down to the ground and she still didn't stop that damn car until I'm down.
I'm angry because i heard her daughter said to my friend I should watch out for other cars even on green light and we shouldn't blame her mom and this is a no right or wrong accident. Smart ass daughter huh and the lady looks old enough to be my grandmother.
SiLVeRE8 11-21-2008, 08:21 AM damn dude that was crazy! sometimes walking on geary is kinda dangerous cause i almost got hit hella of times. glad you are ok man! i would sue the f*ck out of them for that and mainly because the daughter still gives an attitude as if they didnt even give a sh*t that they hit you. anyways get better soon.
thanks everybody
I'm angry because i heard her daughter said to my friend I should watch out for other cars even on green light and we shouldn't blame her mom and this is a no right or wrong accident. Smart ass daughter huh and the lady looks old enough to be my grandmother.
That doesnt even make any sense...I dont understand people at all
I like to see myself as a clear thinker who can admit when I'm wrong
Nopstnz8 11-21-2008, 01:27 PM damn dude that was crazy! sometimes walking on geary is kinda dangerous cause i almost got hit hella of times. glad you are ok man! i would sue the f*ck out of them for that and mainly because the daughter still gives an attitude as if they didnt even give a sh*t that they hit you. anyways get better soon.
Yeah I totally agree with SILVeRE8 that you should sue, especially after the daughter blamed you for the accident. Well according to the DMV book, it says that the driver has to yield to pedestrians even if the cross the road by J-walking. If you sue, you should win since she was at fault and could have severely hurt you. Also, luckily you have a witness on your side. Anyway, glad you are okay and hopefully things turn out well.
Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2 11-21-2008, 01:59 PM go through insurance, im glad you're ok man! im in frisco all the time and always always look and think twice before crossing streets, scared as hell that something like this will happen. anyways, i dont know about a lawsuit, just insurance but trying doesnt hurt, maybe just financially
DOMINION 11-21-2008, 05:45 PM Why was the GM driving and not the young Girl? Could the GM see better than her? lol and in SF of all places too! dam. I would have jumped on her windsheld and been like my neck and my back lol
mrinno 11-22-2008, 01:18 AM Let me beat you down, and you can sue for more. Haha
photo chick 11-22-2008, 01:25 AM wow...her granddaughter has some nerve to try to blame it on you. and agreed...why wasn't she driving instead?
have you talked to insurance yet?
ShinkaTeen 11-22-2008, 01:38 AM ..man.... i feel bad for the lady cause she;s old.
but on the other hand man ... a car hitting you, thats gotta effect you later on in life.
its fair game. and its obvious whose fault it is...
JESUS hit by a car thats crazy. i went to SF a month ago. im not surprised that something like this could happened there.
N rider89 11-22-2008, 03:38 AM in California the pedestrian always has the right away. id contact a lawyer about getting some compensation.
DOMINION 11-22-2008, 07:46 PM ^Only if in the cross walk right? or was that cross fire!!! :lol:
ILoveFI 11-22-2008, 09:21 PM DUDE, that is the Kragen I always go to, literally 4 or 5 blocks away from my house... scarry.
SiLVeRE8 11-25-2008, 06:38 AM ^ wow cant believe i see so many 8 owners that live by me
XlYesterdaYlX 11-25-2008, 04:43 PM time to install some turbo!....but good you're alive.
ILoveFI 11-25-2008, 09:14 PM ^ wow cant believe i see so many 8 owners that live by me
Where do you live by? I'm over here by Mel's Drive-In on Geary. I know of at least 3 or 4 other 8's in the area around here but not who owns them.
toneskii707 11-29-2008, 02:16 PM Looks like someones gettin new parts! Glad your ok tho, hmmm depending on how old she is she probley shouldn't be driving.
SiLVeRE8 11-30-2008, 07:53 PM Where do you live by? I'm over here by Mel's Drive-In on Geary. I know of at least 3 or 4 other 8's in the area around here but not who owns them.
i live by washington high school and i see about 4-5 other 8's parked around this area
ILoveFI 12-01-2008, 12:30 AM i live by washington high school and i see about 4-5 other 8's parked around this area
I've never seen yours but there are at least 3 in the area around mel's drive in. I'm always parked next to Mels. I had all blacked out 8 but once I finish painting my rims I'll have gold stockers.
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