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Hassled by an Accident Attorney

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by ChrisPrice99, Feb 27, 2010.

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  1. Feb 27, 2010 #1
    ChrisPrice99

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    I blew a tire a few weeks ago and ended up sideways across three lanes. No one hurt, no damage to anything -- I thought that I was pretty lucky. Now a scumsucking lawyer in California is telling me that a couple of drivers are seeking legal action against me because I caused them economic damage. When I asked what that meant, he said like they were late for a meeting, got docked an hour from their job, and so forth. Has anybody heard of this?!
     
    ChrisPrice99, Feb 27, 2010
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  3. Feb 27, 2010 #2
    American-Trucker

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    Thats retarded! I'd fight that to the death, what are they gonna do sue you for the $25 they lost :biggrin_2559:


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  4. Feb 27, 2010 #3
    jtrnr1951

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    Don't say squat, except to YOUR attorney !!!!!!!!!
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2010 #4
    Allow Me.

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    Well, first off, I would laugh the lawyer plum into the next county. And secondly, after landing across 3 lanes, why didn't you get it straightened out and park on the shoulder?
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2010 #5
    Big Duker

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    Tell the honey dripper his check is in your hand and all he has to do is come to NY and pick it up.
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2010 #6
    rookietrucker

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    This is one of those cases (not that it's really a case) I would like to see on Judge Judy. I'm willing to bet, she would rip that attorney a new one. :biggrin_25523:

    Does this mean the three miles of backed-up traffic because of a major accident has the right to make a claim against their insurances ? :biggrin_25524:
     
    rookietrucker, Feb 27, 2010
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  9. Feb 27, 2010 #7
    cherokeechief

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    does this mean that we can start suing the 4 wheelers that cause massive pile ups and delays to our schedule?
    maybe we should start doing it if it goes through.
     
    cherokeechief, Feb 27, 2010
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  10. Feb 27, 2010 #8
    Hardlyevr

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    When an attorney talks to you, if you don't have your attorney present, you better not say a word!
     
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  11. Feb 28, 2010 #9
    phroziac

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    Ok, im going to have a lawyer hassle the 4 wheeler morons every time they have an accident causing me a delay. I make a lot per drive hour so if i lose a drive hour, that hurts me. I've estimated around $14 to $20 a drive hour depending on the load.
     
    phroziac, Feb 28, 2010
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  12. Feb 28, 2010 #10
    Powder Joints

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    You can sue for anything, does not mean you would win. I think its just someone yanking your chain. Give them to your insurance, there not going to collect.
     
    Powder Joints, Feb 28, 2010
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