Car Accident - Other person at fault, but they have a lawyer?!?!

Car Accident - Other person at fault, but they have a lawyer?!?!

"afro"	12/4/2003 8:54:50 PM
Hi all, I hope someone can give me some guidance. My sister was involved in a car accident last weekend where she was hit by a woman going straight on a green arrow instead of left. The accident was clearly the other person's fault, she even got a ticket from the police. A police report was filed. Well, it turns out that now she has a lawyer and is now saying it is not her fault. I am confused on how the other lady is going to get past the ticket, that she signed, along with the police report, which she filled out showing it was her fault?? Anyone have thoughts on this, and should we be worried?? thanks -LT



horrigan@aol.com (Horrigan)	12/5/2003 9:33:05 PM
I hope someone can give me some guidance. My sister was involved in a car accident last weekend where she was hit by a woman going straight on a green arrow instead of left. The accident was clearly the other person's fault, she even got a ticket from the police. A police report was filed. Well, it turns out that now she has a lawyer and is now saying it is not her fault. Three points spring to mind: 1: The ticket was just one version of what happen. The other party's lawyer may present another version--- and probably does. 2: If you have collision damage, your insurance company has a team of lawyers and other professionals to negotiate and/or do battle with the other party. 3: There is no such thing as an absolute right of way on the road. Even if you have a green light, you are obligated to try to avoid hitting anything or anyone which is in your way--- EVEN IF THEY AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE THERE!! The fact that you had the green light in your favor does not mean that you are necessarily blamefree. *** Tim Horrigan <horrigan@aol.com> ***



"BiG_Orange" <@>	12/5/2003 10:25:15 PM
3: There is no such thing as an absolute right of way on the road. Even if you have a green light, you are obligated to try to avoid hitting anything or anyone which is in your way--- EVEN IF THEY AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE THERE!! The I remember many moons ago being told in drivers ed. that green means proceed when the intercetion is clear. Many people stomp the gas pedal when the light turns green and go. I remember one time a semi truck ran a light and since I looked, I avoided certain death. TODAY, a ranger pickup ran a red light bigger than crap, but we all say and waited.



"Booty T"	12/7/2003 1:29:17 PM
Standard procedure....opposing counsel always denies charges(if they didn't, how would they bill their clients), as will opposing insurance company. Insurance companys have a "duty" to defend. One does have a duty to use due care when driving, but accidents happen. One should follow up with their insurance company, and make sure that their counsel is taking an aggressive stand on pursuing any frivilous claim. Evidence is a tricky subject, and the ticket and accident report may not suffice. (this is not legal advise, nor should be considered as such). "afro" <afropuff@charter.net> wrote in message news:vsvss1mo72uh5c@corp.supernews.com... Hi all, I hope someone can give me some guidance. My sister was involved in a car accident last weekend where she was hit by a woman going straight on a green arrow instead of left. The accident was clearly the other person's fault, she even got a ticket from the police. A police report was filed. Well, it turns out that now she has a lawyer and is now saying it is not her fault. I am confused on how the other lady is going to get past the ticket, that she signed, along with the police report, which she filled out showing it was her fault?? Anyone have thoughts on this, and should we be worried?? thanks -LT

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