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(IL) My friend wants to sue me for crashing her car, i told her no!! (self.legaladvice)

dalcan36 が 投稿

This weekend, I was driving her car on our way to Ohio. On our way there, I thought I was at a 4 way stop so I kept going. Unfortunately, it was only a two way stop so we got t-boned by another car. All of us had to go to the hospital but we are all ok, just minor injuries. At the hospital, I got a ticket from a police officer because he said i was at fault. I dont think i was at fault though because i asked my friend if there were any cars coming and she said no but there was and thats how the accident happened. Anyway, she wants me to pay her deductible as well as her car because its completely wrecked. Can she sue me? she only has liability coverage on her car and its not my fault she doesn't have full coverage!

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[–]BUBBLYSTRING 56ポイント57ポイント  (3子コメント)

I dont think i was at fault though because i asked my friend if there were any cars coming and she said no but there was and thats how the accident happened.

...you shouldn't have a driver's license.

[–]Anarcie 7ポイント8ポイント  (0子コメント)

At least she didnt have a Drive While Drunk sign.

[–]TriggeringEveryone 8ポイント9ポイント  (0子コメント)

...and the friend shouldn't have a car.

[–]expatinpaQuality Contributor 35ポイント36ポイント  (0子コメント)

I thought I was at a 4 way stop so I kept going.

In what universe would you keep going at a 4 way stop? I'm assuming you actually stopped at the stop sign and then went forward assuming the cross traffic would stop, and they didn't.

The truth is: you are responsible. Although the whole: there weren't any cars coming" issue might mean contributory negligence if you can prove that. But that you can bring up at trial. It still means a trial though.

[–]jimros 29ポイント30ポイント  (3子コメント)

You are absolutely at fault. The driver is responsible for being aware of the road signs and other cars on the road. Whether she has good insurance doesn't impact your level of responsibility. If she had insurance it would be the insurance company suing you instead of her. If she sues she will win. Take responsibility and pay.

[–]grasshoppa1Quality Contributor 46ポイント47ポイント  (7子コメント)

Yes, she can sue you, and yes, it sounds like you're at fault.

[–]BiondinaQuality Contributor 18ポイント19ポイント  (5子コメント)

Check it:

https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/5e2e2g/can_i_sue/

[–]TriggeringEveryone 29ポイント30ポイント  (3子コメント)

The relevant legal principle here is that the first party to post about the case on r/legaladvice/ wins.

The other party's thread was made a full 19 minutes before this one, therefore I find in their favor and order full damages and legal fees.

[–]BiondinaQuality Contributor 14ポイント15ポイント  (2子コメント)

I'll allow it. Sound judicial decision.

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    [–]grasshoppa1Quality Contributor 10ポイント11ポイント  (0子コメント)

    I love when this happens!

    [–]r131313 7ポイント8ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Sue and win.

    [–]Capricola 18ポイント19ポイント  (5子コメント)

    If you were driving and caused the wreck you are 100% liable for the damages. Good luck in court you will need it.

    [–]hiIamdarthnihilus 15ポイント16ポイント  (0子コメント)

    My friend wants to sue me for crashing her car, i told her no!!

    Did you say no like Anakin did in the 3rd movie?

    [–]BiondinaQuality Contributor 14ポイント15ポイント  (5子コメント)

    Is this your friend?

    https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/5e2e2g/can_i_sue/

    [–]nikapo 11ポイント12ポイント  (0子コメント)

    You are supposed to be aware of the signage and know if it's 4 way stop and you are supposed to make sure the way is clear. Your friend isn't a co-driver. If you entered the intersection when it wasn't clear and you didn't even look, you ARE at fault. Do you know how lucky no one was killed?

    [–]jaxtthemighty 10ポイント11ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Nominating this and the partner thread for best of legal advice.

    [–]jaxtthemighty 9ポイント10ポイント  (2子コメント)

    The kicker will be when the insurance company finds out and sues you for the other vehicles damages too!

    [–]dalcan36[S] -1ポイント0ポイント  (1子コメント)

    this is horrible :(

    [–]jaxtthemighty 6ポイント7ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Driving is a big responsibility, and not stopping at a 4 way stop is just reckless. consider it an expensive lesson and be glad no one got injured or you might be going to prison.

    [–]omg_pwnies 8ポイント9ポイント  (0子コメント)

    i asked my friend if there were any cars coming and she said no but there was and thats how the accident happened.

    Not a lawyer, am a driver with 30 years of driving with no moving accidents.

    This is super-dumb. Don't trust your friend, you don't even trust your sturdy, loving partner. When you are driving, you confirm with your own eyes and ears, and proceed accordingly.

    And yes, your friend / your friend's mother can try to get damages from you, because you fucked up and you didn't have insurance. Everyone reading this: get all the insurance.

    [–]cleveraccountname13 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

    If these are not troll posts, amazing they appear right next to each other in "new" right now. [She crashed my car!](Can I sue? https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/5e2e2g/can_i_sue/?st=IVS5ZBNG&sh=22a5d7de)

    [–]dalcan36[S] -1ポイント0ポイント  (1子コメント)

    so, should i wait for the insurance company to sort things out and then see how much i have to pay? how do i know she won't over charge me?

    [–]knifeproz 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

    It's not going to work on a he said she said basis. Here will be a lot of paperwork involved. Since her insurance probably won't cover it, they'll at least need to get the car quoted for the total, in which then you'll know the sum of the damages total.

    [–]dalcan36[S] -2ポイント-1ポイント  (4子コメント)

    She also fractured her nose during the accident, will i have to pay for that too?

    [–]Slutty_Squirrel 8ポイント9ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Yes. All medical bills plus any lost work time and pain and suffering

    [–]electricblanketcar 2ポイント3ポイント  (2子コメント)

    The one who told you "there are no cars?"

    [–]dalcan36[S] -1ポイント0ポイント  (1子コメント)

    yes

    [–]knifeproz 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Do you or you family have isurancr that you can claim under? Cause this is pretty much one of the biggest things that can help you out right now.