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Gnial
Canada907 Posts
The law suit will be a substantial amount for pain and suffering, as well as whatever her ongoing caretaking costs are estimated to be for the rest of her life. You probably got lucky because generally the biggest amount that you can sue for is loss of income. If she is really old, you won't have to worry about that. Really hope you took out a big insurance policy (like you ALL should) | ||
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raviy
Australia207 Posts
All I can say is, I hope you're penalised enough to sufficiently compensate the lady, and the millions of other drivers who pick up a higher insurance premium because of people like you. I'd say that running over a person, moving at a walking speed, directly in front of your car, should be grounds for immediate license revocation. | ||
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OpticalShot
Canada6330 Posts
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
I try to lift the wheel to help her but she couldn't pull her leg out, so I had to get back into my car, and reverse off her leg... while all the screaming was going on. I literally pinched my face and went "oooooooooooooh" | ||
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Subversive
Australia2229 Posts
500 in aus -_- | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
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Hidden_MotiveS
Canada2562 Posts
Maybe one day I'm just gonna throw myself in front of a limousine. :D + Show Spoiler + This sounds so fake. When a car runs over a human leg, it rolls over it. Think of two circles, one on top of another. Yes I have had my leg run over. | ||
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HackBenjamin
Canada1094 Posts
1. I'm 21, full-class (G) licence in Canada with 1 previous at-fault accident reported to my insurance. I'm paying ~$210/month in insurance currently, how much of an increase am I looking at after this accident? At this point, it's not possible to give you specific rate increase information. The claim needs to be processed first. I understand that the rate increase is typically based on the amount spent on the claim. 2. Because the police was notified, is there any way to perhaps settle with the other party privately (i.e., sticking her a large stack of bills) without letting this accident affect my insurance premium? Or would they know anyway since the accident was reported to the police? Although it may seem ideal to go this route, the reality is that there is likely significant damage to the pedestrian, and there is no way of knowing if these injuries will be longterm or not. Bodily Injury claims can be quite expensive - The amount of money you would be paying in a private settlement would likely be overwhelming. If she chooses to sue you, then your insurance wouldn't be able to get involved and you could be screwed bigtime. 3. If I go through insurance, would I be facing additional possibilities of getting sued? The victim was an old lady who was on medication, I can already feel my bank account bleeding dry. This depends on the amount of Third-Party Liability coverage you have on your insurance plan. In British Columbia, to insure a vehicle, you require a minumum of $200,000 liability coverage. Collision coverage, Comprehensive coverage, and Third Party Liability coverages are OPTIONAL. This means if you did not opt for the extra TPL coverage, and her injury claim exceeds $200,000 (which is likely), you are on the hook for the rest of the cost of the claim, and you will be sued for it. Things that contribute to the cost of a Bodily Injury claim: -Ambulance ride fee -Any cost incurred to heal the injury -Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation -Wages Lost -Cost of medication or painkillers Good luck.. | ||
flamewheel
FREEAGLELAND26781 Posts
On September 07 2011 23:03 Horrde wrote: Do not take any legal advice or answers from any posters here. Seek off-forum counsel. I'm with this poster here. Good luck. | ||
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GoTuNk!
Chile4591 Posts
Its funny how here you could prolly lose a leg and not get USD 200,000 compensation from anyone. | ||
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Bosu
United States3247 Posts
On September 07 2011 23:26 muse5187 wrote: When I was injured in an accident the ambulance took me a whole 2 miles. My bill? $2700. They did pump me full of drugs though. It's not a taxi bro. On September 08 2011 01:38 raviy wrote: Trying to minimise responsibility for negligently running someone over... Hmm... All I can say is, I hope you're penalised enough to sufficiently compensate the lady, and the millions of other drivers who pick up a higher insurance premium because of people like you. I'd say that running over a person, moving at a walking speed, directly in front of your car, should be grounds for immediate license revocation. Hopefully he is billed a reasonable amount, but accidents happen and there is no reason that he shouldn't try to minimize his punishment even if he deserves it. Hopefully he learns to be more careful in the future. | ||
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omgCRAZY
Canada551 Posts
On September 08 2011 01:47 Torte de Lini wrote: 70$ for Canada, it's really sweet. The emergency room is terrible though, not fast at all in my experience. It is if you're an emergency. But because they use a priority system rather than first come first serve (obviously) so a minor or even severe but not life threatening injuries can get pushed back again and again. | ||
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unit
United States2621 Posts
so long as she is alive he is fine from vehicular manslaughter which is the only serious criminal offense that im sure can really come from this (dont know everything...internet forums arent exactly the best place for legal advice really) that said 2 things 1)in the future when you're driving try to pay more attention >.< and if you have blind spots dont be an idiot (the reason why the only places i drive like a retard are mountain canyons and race tracks) 2)i would expect the insurance to at least double.....good luck paying that ~___~ | ||
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Ponyo
United States1231 Posts
Then again, don't take advice from this forums. | ||
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HackBenjamin
Canada1094 Posts
On September 08 2011 03:37 Ponyo wrote: Then again, don't take advice from this forums. The advice you get on TL is generally really good. Depends on the topic I suppose. | ||
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Ponyo
United States1231 Posts
On September 08 2011 03:39 HackBenjamin wrote: The advice you get on TL is generally really good. Depends on the topic I suppose. Yea, they did pretty good with Life Hacks and Music ! | ||
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Lanaia
Canada1142 Posts
Seeing as you're admitting it online, everything here can be used against you, can it not? | ||
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muse5187
1125 Posts
On September 08 2011 04:23 Lanaia wrote: So, to be honest, if I were you, I probably would not have posted this online anywhere and immediately contacted someone who is certified in the way of legalities. Seeing as you're admitting it online, everything here can be used against you, can it not? Good thing it's a made up story right? | ||
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KeksX
Germany3634 Posts
On September 08 2011 01:38 raviy wrote: Trying to minimise responsibility for negligently running someone over... Hmm... All I can say is, I hope you're penalised enough to sufficiently compensate the lady, and the millions of other drivers who pick up a higher insurance premium because of people like you. I'd say that running over a person, moving at a walking speed, directly in front of your car, should be grounds for immediate license revocation. As long as something like this doesn't happen to you, because then we will see another blog of someone calling for help. Just saying, don't be such a dick, he's clearly regretting it and people DO make mistakes. | ||
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raviy
Australia207 Posts
On September 08 2011 04:36 KeksX wrote: As long as something like this doesn't happen to you, because then we will see another blog of someone calling for help. Just saying, don't be such a dick, he's clearly regretting it and people DO make mistakes. Is it being a dick to tell him to own up like a man? Suppose his best way to minimise legal exposure to himself is if he denies he committed any wrongdoing, that claims the lady jumped in front of his car. Would you recommend he do that? OP ran over an old lady's leg, had the wheel on the leg for at least half a minute, and had to slowly drive off it. And he's complaining that she was old and on medication? He made a mistake, and people do make mistakes. Shirking responsibility for a mistake is another thing. | ||
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