Hit somebody with my car yesterday (story time)

[Miraak]

Do you not know what a pedestrian is? It's a person not in any motor vehicle lol. He was trying to cross the street and he was standing in the turn lane in the middle of a busy ass road.

Then say he was standing... Brb sitting now = standing.

[adamsz]

Even if he decided to sue wouldn't it be your insurance company that would foot the bill? That's how it'd be if he was in a car, no idea about car on pedestrian accidents tho.

[jesteraq]

Then say he was standing... Brb sitting now = standing.

Does it really matter? That's assumed no one just literally sits in the middle of the street. I would've killed him if he was physically sitting down.

[betamax69]

Inb4 civil suit. you gon get raped bro. If he files a civil suit it's a fukkin lock for him. Better start saving up to pay the judgement.

[jesteraq]

Ive been there man.

Long time ago, I was driving home from work at about 5:30 pm, headed west so directly into the sun. I mean blazing bright sun. Im behind 2 other cars and we are going 20-25 mph. There were some kids playing on the right hand side of the street. I have sunglasses on and visor down and the sun is still burning my corneas and cant see chit captain.

For some reason one of the kids playing on the side decides to run across the street in between my car the car in front of me!

Luckily we werent going too fast so I was able to slow down a little but i hit him dead on. Instant panic mode. I pull over and so does the car in front of me. The kids friends are screaming and his parents come outside see whats going on. Thankfully he only had a couple minor bumps and scratches. The guy in front of me saw the whole thing and I was glad he stopped to back me up. Police came, listened to everyones story and no charges were filed since I didnt do anything wrong.

But needless to say I was scared chitless then and for a long time driving after that.

Can't even imagine hitting a kid, would probably lose my chit big time if it was a kid.

[HenryBoogers]

The guy was 21 years old, so his parents are going to be calling the shots cause they'll influence his decision which is what I'm nervous about. This guy can sue me for injuries, pain and suffering, not being able to work and all that crap. Even though it's on record of him saying to many witnesses(some being cops) that it was his fault. Police report will say I'm at no fault so if his parents see that and don't do anything I'll be happy as chit. If not, well, I may have to do some G4P.

Ah NY....****ing ridiculous. I would recommend going to speak with a therapist once or twice in the next week. You may need it, but even if not I would personally love to have it on record that I required counseling as a direct result of this gentleman's illegal actions. Then when the lawsuit gets threatened by the parents you fire right back by filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit for the mental anguish his illegal actions caused. Why? Because THAT'S the American way.

[jesteraq]

Ah NY....****ing ridiculous. I would recommend going to speak with a therapist once or twice in the next week. You may need it, but even if not I would personally love to have it on record that I required counseling as a direct result of this gentleman's illegal actions. Then when the lawsuit gets threatened by the parents you fire right back by filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit for the mental anguish his illegal actions caused. Why? Because THAT'S the American way.

That's pretty good actually

[~Hades~]

Can't even imagine hitting a kid, would probably lose my chit big time if it was a kid.

I can still remember every single little detail of it. What he was wearing, the cops name, the kind of car in front of me. Dont feel like I'll ever forget.


I hope everything works out for you.

[jesteraq]

I can still remember every single little detail of it. What he was wearing, the cops name, the kind of car in front of me. Dont feel like I'll ever forget.


I hope everything works out for you.

I was in complete shock all I remember was hitting him, him sliding up the hood a bit then going forward in front of the car and just laying there. I legit screamed out "oh my god" cause I thought I hit an old man or lady and killed them.

Would rep back for being able to be in my shoes, worst feeling ever and I don't think it'll really die down.

[usera]

Here is the million dollar question. What are your insurance limits?

[jesteraq]

Here is the million dollar question. What are your insurance limits?

I have liability coverage up to $300k

[captainpolution]

Does it really matter? That's assumed no one just literally sits in the middle of the street. I would've killed him if he was physically sitting down.

Of course it matters. Sitting is not standing. Chitting is not pissing. Masturbating is not having sex.

We weren't there so we don't know what happened.

[tyn89]

everything is in your odds it seems, just hire a lawyer if they decide to sue you but if you have a decent insurance company, they will just take care of everything. Not a big deal unless the damage is permanent(he has to prove the damage is permanent to the court if he wants to sue for big money which is very hard to prove and the cost is huge, most lawyers wouldn't take this case up unless the chance of winning is high.)

[slo0tPatrol]

Its okay, I did the same thing when I was 17. It was 5am and i had to be at school early, made my usual left turn and hit someone on their bike. He was wearing all black, black bike with no lights, freaked tf out. Pulled over immediately and ran to him.. He was getting up, his bike was fine, he was bleeding from his head (little scratch) Asked him all the same things, ran back to my car and got him a towel and some water. Asked to call the ambulance, he just shook my hand and went about his day on the bike... Had to be in his 40's or 50's.

[7rmr]

The guy was 21 years old, so his parents are going to be calling the shots cause they'll influence his decision which is what I'm nervous about. This guy can sue me for injuries, pain and suffering, not being able to work and all that crap. Even though it's on record of him saying to many witnesses(some being cops) that it was his fault. Police report will say I'm at no fault so if his parents see that and don't do anything I'll be happy as chit. If not, well, I may have to do some G4P.

Assuming you have insurance the guy wouldn't be suing you, he'd be suing your insurance. So try not to stress too much. They'll be the one who handles everything.

[GreenWave1]

Glad he didn't die. That would be hard to live with, even if it's not your fault.

[Miraak]

Does it really matter? That's assumed no one just literally sits in the middle of the street. I would've killed him if he was physically sitting down.

Of course it matters. Sitting is not standing. Chitting is not pissing. Masturbating is not having sex.

We weren't there so we don't know what happened.

This lol, of course sitting/standing makes a difference, if he was literally sitting in the middle of the road then that would open up chit loads of questions.

[7rmr]

Wow, sums up American culture pretty well...... God forbid the person in wrong takes 100% of the blame for something they did.....

Hope all turns out well brah, chitty situation to be in.

It's not a blame issue, it's an insurance issue.

Before dumping all over something you might want to try and understand it first.

[jesteraq]

This lol, of course sitting/standing makes a difference, if he was literally sitting in the middle of the road then that would open up chit loads of questions.

What would the difference be? I'm genuinely curious btw.

[7rmr]

I have liability coverage up to $300k

U wot, lol.

Even through my apartment insurance I have 2 million. Damn, good luck.

300k is nothing. Definitely make sure to get that up to at least a million.

[ragingcrayon]

reminds me of this thread (srs)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=151483033

[Zackad]

This lol, of course sitting/standing makes a difference, if he was literally sitting in the middle of the road then that would open up chit loads of questions.

this. the way OP wrote the OP, i interpreted it as actually sitting so I was confused why no one was acknowledging this.

stay safe OP, you have insurance so you should be fine and not have to stress too much.

[7rmr]

What would the difference be? I'm genuinely curious btw.

If you are sued it will be based in negligence. The damages will be reduced proportionately through the guy who got hits own contributory negligence.

Sitting in the road is way more negligent than illegally crossing at night in a black hoodie, so the amount he could successfully claim would be reduced even more.

[Miraak]

What would the difference be? I'm genuinely curious btw.

If someone is sat in the middle of a busy road in the dark then something is seriously wrong with said person.. The guy you hit was just being a dick trying to cross where he shouldn't have.

[jesteraq]

If you are sued it will be based in negligence. The damages will be reduced proportionately through the guy who got hits own contributory negligence.

Sitting in the road is way more negligent than illegally crossing at night in a black hoodie, so the amount he could successfully claim would be reduced even more.

Damn alright. Well I mean isn't he just as negligent given the circumstances? Black attire, night time, not in a crosswalk or traffic signals.

[wickedman]

Should have backed over him, would have saved you a lot of money/stress in the long run.

[jesteraq]

Should have backed over him, would have saved you a lot of money/stress in the long run.

Surprised theres only two posts saying this lol

[dixie_normus]

Something similar almost happened to me

Coming home from gym around 10pm. Rainy night. Guy runs across the 4 lane 65mph road wearing all black. I missed him by an inch... I called the state highway patrol to report what happened and they told me "if he ran across at night wearing all black with a green light in the direction he was walking, you wouldnt have been charged with anything"

[jesteraq]

Something similar almost happened to me

Coming home from gym around 10pm. Rainy night. Guy runs across the 4 lane 65mph road wearing all black. I missed him by an inch... I called the state highway patrol to report what happened and they told me "if he ran across at night wearing all black with a green light in the direction he was walking, you wouldnt have been charged with anything"

Starting to hate New York more

[7rmr]

Damn alright. Well I mean isn't he just as negligent given the circumstances? Black attire, night time, not in a crosswalk or traffic signals.

Yeah absolutely. But contributory negligence works as proportion of fault. So let's say he made out a claim for 100k but because he was wearing a black hoodie at night he is 20% contributorily negilgnet. That would mean he could only recover 80k. Whereas by sitting he would be say 60% contributorily negilgnet. So he could only recover 40k.

I just made those numbers up as examples.