I was in a car crash (sort of)

Originally Posted by flip

Actually what the police determine is almost useless. It is what the insurance companies think.

That's right. Police don't assess blame. They lay charges for traffic violations. I would assume insurance companies do take that into consideration as technically it is part of the police traffic "investigation", but insurance companies have their own set of rules to assess blame.

[ken0042]

Leaving 2 feet isn't much of a margin; especially with current road conditions. It sounds like you cut her off.

I've been involved in an accident where the person at fault didn't actually have their car collide with the other cars.

I do respect the fact that you didn't try to drive away- but it sounds like this is going to be your fault. The fact that you did the right thing before leads me to believe you will do the right thing now- in not lying to the insurance companies and denying anything.

[flame3132]

I talked to her over the phone the lady I talked to said she already had a brain injury and she said there might be some sort of cash statement on top of that. When I saw her she looked ok.

[ok, ok,....I get it]

Originally Posted by flame3132

I talked to her over the phone the lady I talked to said he already had a brain injury and she said there might be some sort of cash statement on top of that.

what brain injury....who has a brain injury?

[FireFly]

Did she also say she "slammed on the brakes"? Cause IMO, everyone should know NOT to do that in icy conditions... Whether you caused her to or not... had she just driven instead of hitting the brakes, if she hit you, then it was your fault. Since she hit the brakes instead, causing herself to slide, that's her fault.

Clearly her fault.

[flylock shox]

Originally Posted by flame3132

I talked to her over the phone the lady I talked to said he already had a brain injury and she said there might be some sort of cash statement on top of that. When I saw her she looked ok.

Mild traumatic brain injury?

If so, it's the new en-vogue personal injury claim.

[flame3132]

Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it

what brain injury....who has a brain injury?

She already had a brain injury before this happened she said it might have got worst, but the thing I don't understand is how it could she get hurt because the damage to her car isn't where she sits.

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Originally Posted by flylock shox

Mild traumatic brain injury?

If so, it's the new en-vogue personal injury claim.

If there is an alleged injury this should be reported to the insurer.

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Originally Posted by flame3132

She already had a brain injury before this happened she said it might have got worst, but the thing I don't understand is how it could she get hurt because the damage to her car isn't where she sits.

ah yes...that is the big argument.....she will say that becuase she had a pre-existing injury that she was more likely to be injured. I am sure the lawyers on here can discuss Thin Skull vs. Crumbling Skull.

I would report this to your insurer.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by flame3132

She already had a brain injury before this happened she said it might have got worst, but the thing I don't understand is how it could she get hurt because the damage to her car isn't where she sits.

Sounds like she's a scam artist looking to make some money.

[flame3132]

Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it

ah yes...that is the big argument.....she will say that becuase she had a pre-existing injury that she was more likely to be injured. I am sure the lawyers on here can discuss Thin Skull vs. Crumbling Skull.

I would report this to your insurer.

How would we know if it did cause her to have a brain injury because she already had the brain injury.

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by flame3132

How would we know if it did cause her to have a brain injury because she already had the brain injury.

That is for the lawyers to figure out I'm afraid.

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easy....well not really, but the medical records and the doctors can discuss that. at the end of the day do what you want...but IF she can show cognetive issues.....oh baby that is a lot of cash.

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Originally Posted by SportsJunky

That is for the lawyers to figure out I'm afraid.

doctors actually...the lawyers will argue over which doctor to believe...

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it

doctors actually...the lawyers will argue over which doctor to believe...

Oh believe me I know. My mother is involved in one of these cases as we speak. All the lawyers have their own paid doctors. Very shady imo. Mediation is on Monday finally after 7 long years since she was hit.

[flame3132]

I'm guessing if she is making this claim the onus should be on her to prove that she does have a reoccuring brain injury.

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Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Oh believe me I know. My mother is involved in one of these cases as we speak. All the lawyers have their own paid doctors. Very shady imo. Mediation is on Monday finally after 7 long years since she was hit.

the more you learn the worse it gets...

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Originally Posted by flame3132

I'm guessing if she is making this claim the onus should be on her to prove that she does have a reoccuring brain injury.

of course it is on her to prove it......but if she does what then.....you got 6ish figure to pay her?

[flame3132]

Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it

of course it is on her to prove it......but if she does what then.....you got 6ish figure to pay her?

I saw her walk out of the car she looked fine there was no blood or anything.

[flame3132]

Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it

of course it is on her to prove it......but if she does what then.....you got 6ish figure to pay her?

Btw I don't see how she is losing income because she doesn't work.