Hit by cop
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Racer
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From: San Diego CA
Hit by cop
A buddy of mine got pulled over on his motorcycle about a year ago, and the officer didn't put his car in park. The car drove up and smashed his leg/knee between the bike and car. One of the pegs punctured his leg, and he had surgery that day. He's going to court soon, with a jury, and my question is:
What kind of settlment do you think he will get?
What kind of settlment do you think he will get?
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
Originally Posted by pope8ss
A buddy of mine got pulled over on his motorcycle about a year ago, and the officer didn't put his car in park. The car drove up and smashed his leg/knee between the bike and car. One of the pegs punctured his leg, and he had surgery that day. He's going to court soon, with a jury, and my question is:
What kind of settlment do you think he will get?
What kind of settlment do you think he will get?
In short, tell your buddy to hold off on buying the Ferrari until the money is IN THE BANK.
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The worst the cop will get is negligence. It all depends on the severity of your friends wounds and the amount surgery, & rehabilitation required to make him whole. Is there any permanent disabilty? There is a lot to be considered in cases like this. I'm not a lawyer, and don't claim to be.
The city where he lives will be liable for his hospital bills. What ever settlement there will be will have to be worked out with the attorneys, and the jury.
The city where he lives will be liable for his hospital bills. What ever settlement there will be will have to be worked out with the attorneys, and the jury.
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Originally Posted by PsychoNumber1
a c4 hopefully, that way this is ON topic
Seems to be a problem these days...... :lol
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From: seattle WA
Bet it settles B4 trial, even if it's supposed to start today-Cities have alot more $ and insurance than we do.People (jurors) are alot more sympathetic with the injured especially when it involves Police neg. and they know it. 
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Racer
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He just had his 3rd surgery from the accedent. He can't stand on it all day without it hurting.
He tried to settle out of court, but the city is trying to make it as diffacult as possible. If it does go to trial, his lawyer will get 40% of everything.
He tried to settle out of court, but the city is trying to make it as diffacult as possible. If it does go to trial, his lawyer will get 40% of everything.
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Originally Posted by pope8ss
He just had his 3rd surgery from the accedent. He can't stand on it all day without it hurting.
He tried to settle out of court, but the city is trying to make it as diffacult as possible. If it does go to trial, his lawyer will get 40% of everything.
He tried to settle out of court, but the city is trying to make it as diffacult as possible. If it does go to trial, his lawyer will get 40% of everything.
The State is the toughest to sue. They offered this woman $5,000.
A friend was driving on hiway 5 in the boonies and the car in front of him went off of the road. He parked on the shoulder to add the driver and as soon as he got out of his car a CHP cruzer smashed into his car.
Totaled it and he got a ticket for parking on the shoulder.
You can't beat the state. Your friend might get $15k.
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Racer
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Well the cop was totally at fault. This isn't the dispute, he broke 2 different codes, one being that all CHP when parking there car always must use the e brake.
The already offered him $50,000, but that barely covers medical bills. Now lawyer fees on top of that.
Your right, that's why he wanted a jury.
The already offered him $50,000, but that barely covers medical bills. Now lawyer fees on top of that.
Your right, that's why he wanted a jury.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
A bill from his attorney.
The guy/gal has a gun and a badge with the legal authority to shoot you. Nothing will come of it, he's fighting the system. He/she will most likely be held harmless.
The guy/gal has a gun and a badge with the legal authority to shoot you. Nothing will come of it, he's fighting the system. He/she will most likely be held harmless.
Drifting
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From: Hartland WI
Originally Posted by pope8ss
If it does go to trial, his lawyer will get 40% of everything.
The sad truth is, at least here in Wisconsin, the case would not be all that valuable becasue of governmental tort imunity. The amount the State/City can be held liable for is very limited if the officer is actiing within the scope of his duties. Here in WI the $50K would be the cap.
Sorry for your buddy's loss.
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From: Behind The Redwood Curtain, The State of Jefferson
Originally Posted by redwing76
A friend was driving on hiway 5 in the boonies and the car in front of him went off of the road. He parked on the shoulder to add the driver and as soon as he got out of his car a CHP cruzer smashed into his car.
