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Post by murdock on Jan 25, 2008 22:35:00 GMT -5
They are trying to sell headlines, not win cases. Sadly though, this bike rider is dead and the rich guy in the big car is a nice VILLIAN...
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Post by lumpy on Jan 25, 2008 23:34:01 GMT -5
Nope. Not when it is explained that way. that is what is wrong with these personal injury cases deplicted in the media... they don't give all the facts, just the JUICY headlines. I'm not sure that this story requires much of a spin. I spose you could make the case that the bicyclist was attempting suicide. Outside of that, if you run someone down, end their life, then sue their family, you're an asshat. (IMHO)
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Post by murdock on Jan 25, 2008 23:41:09 GMT -5
Ok, because I am a NEW bootie here you are gonna have to cut me some slack. People do stupid shit. I don't know if he was trying to commit suicide, but what if he wasn't paying attention? the information provided stated that he hit the hood of the expensive vehicle, not that he was struck by a car... you have to read between the lines. They can't make stuff up, but they can word it to suit their need. Now, about this "asshat" stuff... what exactally does this mean? & (IMHO) ?? Please advise>>>> thanks!
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Post by lumpy on Jan 25, 2008 23:46:17 GMT -5
Ok, because I am a NEW bootie here you are gonna have to cut me some slack. People do stupid shit. I don't know if he was trying to commit suicide, but what if he wasn't paying attention? the information provided stated that he hit the hood of the expensive vehicle, not that he was struck by a car... you have to read between the lines. They can't make stuff up, but they can word it to suit their need. Now, about this "asshat" stuff... what exactally does this mean? & (IMHO) ?? Please advise>>>> thanks! Asshat:A person, of either gender, whose behavior displays such ignorance/obnoxiousness that you would like to make them wear their own ass as a hat. I understand the criticism of the media. That being said, The Guy Died! Your car gets damaged so you sue the dead guys' family for damages? Low class move no matter how you slice it.
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Post by murdock on Jan 25, 2008 23:50:40 GMT -5
I completely agree that it is in bad taste to sue over an incident in which you are going after the deceased.
asshat - I LIKE IT!!!
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Post by murdock on Jan 25, 2008 23:51:59 GMT -5
especially when you are driving a fancy car
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Post by murdock on Jan 25, 2008 23:54:29 GMT -5
but we are talking about the court of LAW...
not the court of MORALITY.
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Post by oisin on Jan 26, 2008 0:06:38 GMT -5
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Post by murdock on Jan 26, 2008 0:11:48 GMT -5
But it wasn't his money.... it was his insurance who paid the family... yes he definately deserves an asshat.
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Post by lumpy on Jan 26, 2008 0:15:42 GMT -5
I hope the judge laughs him out of court.
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Post by murdock on Jan 26, 2008 0:16:23 GMT -5
I didn't think they even had speed limits in Europe. I think the fact that a 17 year olds life is worth $49,000 is an entirely separate point of interest. Hello, life expectancy is like 72 for a male.
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Post by oisin on Jan 26, 2008 0:18:51 GMT -5
Speed limits vary depending on where you are in Europe.
I agree with Lumpy on this one all the way.
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Post by murdock on Jan 26, 2008 0:20:32 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong... the speed limit thing is rediculous. That would have tacked on a wreckless driving charge in the states.
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Post by oisin on Jan 26, 2008 0:21:56 GMT -5
I think multiple other charges would've applied in the states.
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Post by Mod (PQ-Kermie) on Jan 26, 2008 0:24:34 GMT -5
Ok, because I am a NEW bootie here you are gonna have to cut me some slack. People do stupid shit. I don't know if he was trying to commit suicide, but what if he wasn't paying attention? the information provided stated that he hit the hood of the expensive vehicle, not that he was struck by a car... you have to read between the lines. They can't make stuff up, but they can word it to suit their need. Now, about this "asshat" stuff... what exactally does this mean? & (IMHO) ?? Please advise>>>> thanks! IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
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