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Originally posted by azguy
Ah... accidents. Reminds me of when I had an car accident... with a bus, some 3-4 years ago. It was the driver's fault, but there really wasn't a point in testifying against him, knowing it would send him to jail for quite some time. It was a mistake and this guy has family. 3 little girls. Since nothing physical happened to me, I never bothered to do more than make sure I get paid in full for the damages.
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Well it wasnt that simple for me. This guy hit me and left me laying in the street. He didnt even call an ambulance for me. I was in a wheelchair for 3 months and then crutches for three month, have a permanant loss of mobility in my knee and ankle. Had to have surgery to put in a bone graft, a titanium plate and 6 screws to hold my knee together.
Plus a loss of about $50k in lost income and $70k in medical bills and property damage. I dont see why the guy should just get away with it, when he didnt even stop after he ran over me. He needs to go to prison for a few years for fucking up my life and making things difficult on my family for quite a while. He was already on probabtion for an 'alcohol related charge' (they wont tell me exactly what charge) and he had been in prison before.
Sure, it may have just been an accident, but leaving me just laying in the street, hoping he wouldnt ever have to face his responsibilites, thats a felony. Did I mention that he didnt have insurance either?