My Tacoma has a BooBoo

Looks like someone knows how to operate google. Well done sir. He didn't fail to yield the right of way. He misunderstood her intentions and thought he had an opening. I don't feel like getting into a pissing match on this poor guy's thread. So if you feel the need to shake off a few more drips go ahead. But you know you'll just be considered playing with yourself.

 

It is hard to really tell for sure from the story, but I am curious if this is 3 lane or 2 lane intersection. I ask because in the OP it stated that she turned on her left signal, then ended up "she decided to not turn and get into the middle lane", so if there were 3 lanes, then she went from a turn signal left, to shifting into the center lane. This would mean that she WAS at fault for two reasons: One, she had a left turn signal on, but changed lanes to the right. And two, She would have changed lanes within 100 feet of an intersection, which is also illegal in Florida. Now this is all based on conjecture, as I don't know if this road was 2 lanes, or 3, but based on the op stating "she got into the middle lane" which makes me think that it is a 3 lane road.

 

I've been trying to figure this out too. Glad I ain't the only one.

 

Yes it was 3 lanes.
https://www.google.com/maps/@28.3569551,-82.6977584,239m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

The FHP said it doesn't matter that she had her left blinker on, she can have it on and go right, or drive with it on for miles.... that's y we called b.s.

 

Seriously? Sounds like they're just making excuses for an old lady.

 

yep... plus last night I went online to look up the report and it isn't even posted yet... so the INS companys don't even have it yet... and it was a week ago today!

 

Simple solution. Contact YOUR insurance company (even if you have already done so, make sure to initiate a claim) and also contact an attorney. I know it seems premature, but having an attorney in a case like this, where the FHP is being fuzzy, it is better to be safe than sorry.

 

When I got rear ended, I didn't wait till my report was posted online, I went down to the station on monday, (got rear ended after closing on a friday night). Paid 35 cents and had it. Also OP, just keep in mind this process can take a long time. My accident happened back in May and I am just now getting my truck back from the shop and am starting to gear up to take the guy to court, (he had no insurance). But good luck with all this!!

 

She was in a wreck that rolled a truck, then proceeded down a hill, jumped a curb, took out a sign, and hit another truck. Hard to imagine a competent and well-intentioned driver doing all of that in such perfect succession. I've been in an accident that caused nearly $9k in damage to my truck at 85 MPH and never lost control, I know the angle of contact, the terrain, etc. play a role but it seems strange just how out of control she got. Then again, she was possibly injured in the first collision and was in too much pain to focus on driving, who knows.

 

I went and got mine in person as well, then sent copies to the insurance companies. Much faster that way. From what I understand, insurance companies hire other companies to collect reports for them, lots of hands on the paperwork equates to longer wait times for you.

Got the report, adjuster came a few days later, truck was in the shop a few days after that.

 

Failure to yield the right of way is just that. I didn't say he Intentionally did it. That would be stupid.

I had a dude pull in front of me the very same way. The SC State Patrol told the other driver the same thing, ( the dude stated that the reason he turned left in front of me as he thought my turn signal was on ). The State Patrol said that it doesn't matter if I had my turn signal on or not. It was his responsibility to make sure, before "failing to yield the right of way".

It is just the facts of the situation the way it was told, in the OP. I am not having a pissing match with you or anyone else. Sorry to disappoint you.

If you turn left in front of someone it is your fault, it is illegal ( not criminal ) regardless of what you "Thought" they were going to do. Just the same if the guy in front of you slams on the brakes and you hit him. Your fault, it doesn't matter why the hit the brakes.

I'm done with you now.

 

Not necessarily.

 

Regardless of who's fault is it, i could see myself doing the same thing. Im following someone that turned, I see oncoming car in the left lane turn signal on, clearly slowing down, Id probably go so i don't lose the vehicle I'm following. I also agree that no matter what turning into oncoming traffic is your fault. Its just a shitty situation.

I once hit a guy who was making a left out of a side street while I was driving down the main road, he turned right into me while i was coming around a blind turn. He didn't do anything wrong, i didn't do anything wrong, but it was totally "his fault". The scary thing was if he was 4' farther into the road I would have slammed right into his driver side door.
Driving is a scary thing sometimes.

Best of luck to everyone involved!

 

How would it be my fault if I hit someone who stopped suddenly? Sure I hit him, but it's his fault for stopping and causing the wreck. I don't care who the police may "accuse" of being at fault, that's not why the accident occurred. If I was following from a safe distance and he stopped like an ass, it's his fault.
And yes I'm so disappointed... I was so excited to cross streams.
Gosh dude. OP, I hope you get everything worked out.

 

Rarely is the driver that was rear ended found to be at fault. There are exceptions to every rule. Nothing is absolute, but It is called following too close for safety. I would say that 99.9% of rear end collisions are charged to the person that rear ended the front vehicle. You obviously have little understanding of traffic law.

http://www.attorneys.com/auto-accidents/who-is-liable-in-a-rear-end-collision/

Rear-end collisions are one of the most prevalent auto accident types. If a driver's vehicle is struck from behind by another vehicle, the resulting accident is nearly always the striking driver's fault. This holds true regardless of the reason for the first driver's stop or slow down. Why? Because basic traffic laws mandate a driver must be able to come to a safe stop if the vehicle(s) ahead stops or slows down. Incidentally, this traffic rule also governs sudden stops. If the subsequent driver cannot come to a safe stop, chances are he or she is not driving in a safe manner and probably not as safely as the driver in front of him or her.

 

as far as the NASCAR turn like thing you did, was that just a left turn or do you mean of other kind of Motorsport that involves driving

 

Wow, glad everyone is ok and hope the lady makes a full recovery. This sounds like it will get real messy especially when it involves mutliple vehicles and an injury. It doesn't help your case that there's an injury involved along with someone else driving your truck. You have to check with your insurance collision coverage along with your buddy's insurance. If at fault, I can see your insurance having issues paying the whole tab since there's multiple vehicles damage along with medical bills. Hope it all works out ok.

 

thats old people from Florida for y, not a clue on what the hell their doing. see them all the time driving in the left lane for miles slower then speed limit holding up traffic, force everyone to pass on right. dont be along side them when their exit comes up because you will be getting off with them.

 

Another definition...

Ill-eagle..... (sick bird)... hehe

 

TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY MAY BE GOOD IN A SITUATION LIKE THIS BUT I WOULD WAIT FOR NOW TO SAVE THE MONEY, IF YOU DO TALK TO AN ATTORNEY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MENTION THAT TO THE ADJUSTER!!!

i cannot stress that enough! like i said so many times, once you do that the adjusters loses all lee-way to just settle the claim even if it means bending the rules a little in your favor! ANY insurance company manager will gladly pay you the extra money you or demanding (if its reasonable, like in a case like this, if they state a number you do not like they would most likely add a of max about $4,000 over what the originally offered, thats including physical and medical damages) THEY WANT TO PAY YOU AND GET IT OVER! once you say the word attorney our hands are tied! the office people make the decisions from that moment on and they MAKE SURE everything is done exactly to the letter as the policy reads!

only once you have received the companies final offer/payment should you ever, ever, ever mention the word attorney!

in 9 years, i have never once seen someone who right away brought in a lawyer ever end up with a better settlement than if they would have just kept their mouth shut and waited! that is for auto and homeowner claims.

also never forget, your agent is your friend, they represent you, not the company, so it is always a good idea to just ask them directly if they have had other customers have a similar situation arise and what the suggest you do.

this applies to most 1st market companies only! if your dealing with a 2nd market company, still do not mention the word attorney, but they will try to short you, so you may end up having to have an attorney contact them in the end. Omni Insurance is above all the worst as far as paying claims, US Agencies is a close second!