Had a bad accident

[pipster326]

Well, finally got the accident report yesterday. Of course, the the guy who hit me ,didn't accept any blame!! He stated, that as we were driving, the light was red, and then changed to green, and instead of proceeding, I stopped! I've been driving for over 30 years, and I know that: red means stop!!! And green means go!!! I guess I really didn't expect him to say he was at fault. But I didn't expect him to blame me either. Just another headache!!! I now have to wait for adjuster to call, and see when he is coming to check the damage. Hopefully won't be too long.


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[PaulF]

What a @#%&*.  Hopefully some karma will go his way.  Really shows the character of someone when they lie like that.

[Mr. Paul]

Bottom line is, he hit a vehicle from behind. The evidence is in your favor. Dont get discouraged man and do not yield an inch to this guy.  I hope the best for you and please continue to keep us posted.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Can someone check his cell phone records?
Texting when he hit you?
Doubt he hit you on purpose. ..unless has major anger issues.
This happened here a few yrs ago....angry guy killed three college students stopped at a light.....had video of him screaming at a fast food window moments before. Absolutely the best police detective work I've ever heard of. They saw the bag of food in his car. He hit going nearly 100mph. Claimed medical issues.
Prison now.
Stig

[Forbes1964]

Well, finally got the accident report yesterday. Of course, the the guy who hit me ,didn't accept any blame!! He stated, that as we were driving, the light was red, and then changed to green, and instead of proceeding, I stopped! I've been driving for over 30 years, and I know that: red means stop!!! And green means go!!! I guess I really didn't expect him to say he was at fault. But I didn't expect him to blame me either. Just another headache!!! I now have to wait for adjuster to call, and see when he is coming to check the damage. Hopefully won't be too long.


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It's IRRELEVANT. Even if his recollection were true, legally he would still be at fault. Even if you were absentmindedly sitting in the road, it would be his responsibility to stop before hitting you. I remember many years ago I was hit from behind, and the cop told the lady that even if I had slammed on brakes to avoid hitting a bug in the road, she would be at fault because the person in the rear is supposed to be alert and ready to stop to keep from hitting the vehicle in front.

[CROSSBOLT]

Right on, Forbes! GIB (Guy In Back) is ALWAYS automatically at fault if his hits yours. S'posed to leave enough room to take action.

Karl

[pipster326]

Yes, Forbes, that is true. I just wasn't expecting to see a statement like that. Especially, since I heard him to talking on his phone, after he hit me. I heard him say: the guy on the bike ( after all the DT does look like a motorcycle, a little) was stopped at the red light and I ran into him!!! I heard it clear as day. I know it wasn't my fault, just mad cause I can't ride, that's all


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[Forbes1964]

Well. IT FIT!!! I got my preparatory prosthesis today! The main purpose for this prosthesis is to get me used to it and to verify proper fit. It doesn't contain strong  components. Therefore, I still have to use the Walker for the time being. But that's ok. I can WALK with the walker instead of hopping. I can Stand on two legs. I can bend down and pick stuff up off the floor. And I know that I'm that much closer to my definitive or so called permanent prosthesis. To that I say PRAISE GOD!!


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[Mr. Paul]

GREAT NEWS FORBES!  I rejoice with you!   

[Stig / Major Tom]

We're celebrating with you !
Super news!
Stig

[pipster326]

Excellent news,Forbes!!!! I am truly happy for you.

  -Rich


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[ScooterWolf]

Great new Forbes! So happy to hear. Sounds like it's only a matter of time before you can cut a rug, and dare I say click your heels together.

- Wolf

[Forbes1964]

Cut a rug, click my heels, and whatever else.lol. Yesterday I walked around the yard and walked back and forth through my mother's house numerous times. I think the prosthetist didn't trust me to obey his orders to only walk using the Walker because he informed me that the foot on the prosthesis is too small. Therefore, it's difficult to walk unassisted.(He was 100% right. Lol). I did take a couple of steps without assistance just to see if I could. And I used my mother's spare cane to walk to the kitchen and fix my own nighttime snack.  . I think my sisters were as excited as I was. My mother simply said that she was glad that I didn't come home with a "long face" like I did last week when the leg didn't fit. I felt safe disobeying his orders for a little while because he told me that he had only seen one preparatory prosthesis crack --- HIS when he was fitted. He said it's a case of better safe than sorry.

[CROSSBOLT]

Great news, Forbes! Hoo-ray!

Karl

[TroutBum]

So excited for you Forbes. Onwards and upwards!