My 100 dollar lesson...
12-03-08 | 07:53 AM
#26
People Before Profit
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From: Vancouver, B.C.
in an accident definitely call the cops. I lost an entire month's work & time off the bike, because of an injury that didn't reveal itself until the adrenalin wore off. I went to the police station with the driver's plate numbers, but they told me that by this point it was just my word against theirs :/
12-03-08 | 08:35 AM
#27
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From: Venice, FL
Bikes: 1986 Schwinn LeTour, 1977 Raleigh Super Course (converted to fixed gear), 199X GT outpost
I sent the guy an email threatening to get a lawyer yesterday, and this morning he said he took care of it. I don't want to leave it with so much hostility, so I'm going to send him a letter telling stating that I didn't incur any injuries in the accident and that I have no intention of suing. He said he was hesitant because his insurance company told him not to pay it (that would be an admission of fault for the accident). WTF, insurance company?
12-03-08 | 08:52 AM
#28
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2008 Mercier Kilo TT
unfortunately i think it's widely known that US insurance companies are definitely bottom of the barrel when it comes to scumbags. right down there with slumlords and dishonest apartment brokers.
12-03-08 | 09:07 AM
#29
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From: Blo-no, IL
Bikes: 2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport, 1970's Miyata Liberty ala fixed gear
True, but they ain't UNICEF. Gotsta bring in da dollaz somehow. If the cops would have been called, insurance would have more than likely paid.
12-03-08 | 10:09 AM
#30
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From: Birmingham, Ala.
I sent the guy an email threatening to get a lawyer yesterday, and this morning he said he took care of it. I don't want to leave it with so much hostility, so I'm going to send him a letter telling stating that I didn't incur any injuries in the accident and that I have no intention of suing. He said he was hesitant because his insurance company told him not to pay it (that would be an admission of fault for the accident). WTF, insurance company?
You might have better results filing a small claims lawsuit. It may be difficult to collect, but it might also get his (and his insurance company's) attention. If he doesn't show up to defend, he loses by default. Art. IV, sec. 1, of the US Constitution makes a judgment from your state enforceable in his. How much time and energy do you want to expend on this?
12-03-08 | 10:27 AM
#32
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From: Erie, PA
Bikes: I have cut my stable down to one bike in hopes to make room for a roadie.
12-03-08 | 10:49 AM
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12-03-08 | 11:18 AM
#34
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From: Scranton, PA
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12-03-08 | 01:33 PM
#35
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It places you in a legally vulnerable position.
You want to be the person in charge of this situation.
Keep it that way by saying nothing of the sort.
Last edited by mackerel; 12-03-08 at 01:34 PM. Reason: Omitted "be"
