dumbass cop

[JakeR]

I was leaving blockbuster yesterday after renting a couple movies, and i get rear-ended by a stupid ass cop in a suburban while waiting at a light to make a left turn. I don't know how he could have not seen me, but he nailed me going about 30-35 mph, and pushed my truck about 15 feet.

First time ive been in an accident, hopefully the last!!
Most of the impact was made on the tow/hitch, took my rear bumper off shattered my rear windows and did some body damage. The guy at the storage lot said that it was a good thing i had a hitch otherwise there would have been a lot more damage. The suburban was real smashed up. I was amazed that my suv didn't have more damage done to it when i was comparing it to the suburban.

My neck and back was hurting so they told me it would be best to go to the hospital, and when i was getting put on the ambulence, i heard the cop say "I don't know how i missed you, sorrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyy!" while he was getting on another ambulence. My x-rays came out fine and was released a little while later but now im just sore!

what a way to spend a friday

[Red]

I smell a nice lawsuit.

Red

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[Naughty]

Maybe the cop was high...

Sorry to hear about it though.



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[boneprone]

was he off-duty?

Whats he doing in a suburban?

[JakeR]

he was on duty bone, more than half the cops here are either in expeditions or suburbans.

[Chris R]

In MD, the State has Immunity to civil suits (as all states have the right to), but allows itself to be sued up to $50,000. There was a case where a state cop hit a car and killed the woman (I think it was a woman). Her spouse sued and won more than $50,000 (They don't tell the Jury about the limit) and they went after their own insurance for the extra amount - because they had uninsured motorist insurance. The insurance company tried to get out of paying the extra - saying the 50k immunity level should protect them too.

They lost - it made my day....

Anyway - if you get hit by a cop make sure it is a county cop. They do not have immunity. Same if you get beaten. I had some state emplyees that I sued (not for beating me) and it was a real pain in the ass. I won in state court after appeals on non monetary matters, but when I got to federal court - it eventually got thrown out, because they had immunity - and I had not met a big enough burden to overturn it.

Depending on your state - you can really get screwed. Getting hit by a cop is not an instant payday - especially if they are state cops.

So if you decide to mouth off to a cop - and there are two different ones standing their - pick the county/city one.

Just my advice for the day.

Isn't that stupid? If the woman had been hit by a county cop instead of a state cop - there would have been only the normal limit - which I think is like ~$325K in MD.

[JakeR]

The thing is, i'm not planning on a lawsuit at all, I seem to be fine, just a little sore. As long as their insurance fixes up or gets me a new Denali, I'll be happy. I don't really have any grounds for a lawsuit. No one died, no serious injuries, just a fucked up car, which im sure their insurance will take care of

[Chris R]

Accidents suck. Well hope everything works out ok. At least he admitted to it (which I guess is pretty hard not to if your rear bumper & hitch is sitting on his front grill). My mother got really screwed over in her accident - was messed up for like two years - and those insurance company bastards were trying to blame everything on some of her other medical problems.

They will still pay you for pain and suffering if you were sore and had xrays. Unless you have some moral objection to taking some extra money. It won't be much, but you could invest it into your business.

Ah, I see you provide legal consulting - so you probably already know this.

[harry balls]

why is everyone so sue happy these days?

[RedShoe]

define everyone.

[tenletters]

eve·ry·one (vr-wn)
pron.
Every person; everybody. See Usage Note at every. See Usage Note at he1.

eve·ry (vr)
adj.

Constituting each and all members of a group without exception.
Being all possible: had every chance of winning, but lost.
Being each of a specified succession of objects or intervals: every third seat; every two hours.
Being the highest degree or expression of: showed us every attention; had every hope of succeeding.

[Royaltee_Gee]

Ya cops are in trucks, and everythign theese days : 0

U never know whos a cop anymore : _ )( _

[Babagirls]

that sucks!

Hope ya feel better soon too!

~J~

[pet]

Having been rear-ended (LOL!) myself and knowing of others that have had accidents like that, if you're sore, you're probably going to have more pain within a week or two. Keep EVERYTHING documented, and go to a doctor that's approved by your insurance company, for any pain you feel. While I'm not saying "sue," you should be compensated for all expenses, including the hassle of being hurt. They don't call it "pain and suffering" for nothing.

Good luck!

[sammyfox]

all cops are dumb except for this italian girl i know ummm

[Angel11]

everyone is lawsuit happy for the main reason that its almost the only way to get anywhere now-a-days. Think about it, you get rich and what happens....SOMEBODY SUES YOU, plus in this situation I would try to FUCK the poice dept out of everything I could, those sorry fuckers would do the same to you even if they just caught you smokin a joint.

BTW glad to see your ok

[JakeR]

This police dept. is full of cocksuckers. They won't fax me the police report and they won't return my calls.

[boneprone]

YEp you cant get the poilce report until after your plea.

After your plea you can go and request a copy.

[This message has been edited by boneprone (edited 07-31-2001).]

[JakeR]

At the time of the accident, before i was taken away, the cop that was doing the report or investigating the accident said to just call the dept. for my report and handed me his card. I bet they are going to try to switch things around and blame ME for it.

[X37375787]

Yeah, I am sure they will figure something out within the justice dept. to make you responsible for the accident so that the dumbass cop gets away with it.

{holding gun to Jake's head}
"Are you sure that it wasn't the other way around, sir ?"
{/holding gun to Jake's head}

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[Naughty]

There you go... willing to let the cop just pay the damage to your car and what do you get. "The old switcheroo".

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[BigDaddy]

Originally posted by JakeR:
At the time of the accident, before i was taken away, the cop that was doing the report or investigating the accident said to just call the dept. for my report and handed me his card. I bet they are going to try to switch things around and blame ME for it.

I'll bet the report says you were driving in reverse at 35-40 mph.