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Old 06-26-08 | 02:31 PM
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The natural tendency of drivers, especially inebriated drivers, is to drift toward things they upon which (or whom) they are focusing. The drift in your direction could have been a natural yet unintentional act, or could have been on purpose. Either way, the effect is the same, and either way, the best course of action is to get out of the way of the car. This is true whether riding a bicycle, motorcycle, or driving a larger vehicle.

The only way to prove that there was intent to cause harm is for the driver or other occupants of the car to 'fess up. If they are indeed stupid enough to post their intent on Youtube, you have a case, and it could possibly be a felony. Down here in Texas, some girls who posted an online video of an intoxicated young child caused quite a stir among law enforcement and child protective services.

Without indication of intent to harm, you probably have nothing on the driver from a criminal law standpoint. If you suffered no physical or property damage, you may have no civil claim against the driver.
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