so this weekend a friend of ours was in a car wreck, he was hit by a drunk underage driver... the underage driver broke our friends neck.. he will be able to walk .. he contacted a lawer and they are planning to sue for 3 million dollars do you think that is alot or do you think it is enough.. thanks ahead of time.. also to top it off the kid steps out of his car after running the red light he spits on my friends face and says why the f-!@^ did you crash my moms car
2006-09-06 17:04:12 · 16 answers · asked by alex v 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
He can sue for that but most likely won't get it because most people don't have that kind of money. The boy belongs in jail. I hope they don't just slap him on the wrist & take his license & give him probation or community service.
2006-09-06 17:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A broken neck is serious, whether he'll be able to walk again or not. Medical expenses, legal fees, damage, lost wages, yes, of course. Something else to consider, what's his line of work? How will this affect his ability to make a living in the future? What's a good lesson and example to teach to the drunk and others? The lawyer should have the most input on the amount to sue for. Remember, the lawyer will get a significant portion of the proceeds, as well as court costs. Then there's Uncle Sam's part too. I have no idea how much the insurance company will be willing to settle for. It's entirely your friends right to sue, but don't forget, if the person he's suing doesn't have it, he won't get it. Still, it seems justified to make the drunk pay, and pay, and pay...
2006-09-07 00:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer the question of whether 3 mill is sufficient compensation for your friends injury, you have to consider several things.
First and foremost, is it sufficient to cover medical bills, cost of rehab, physiotherapy, perhaps emotional distress etc.
Second, by imposing a penalty, society is showing its intolerance for such behaviour (ie ,underaged driving). It imposes responsibility on society to enforce this intolerance, and should in theory deter people from engaging in such behaviour.
Finally, in considering whether to sue at all, your friend must take into account whether the perp can pay up the penalty. Is it worth the time and money to sue when the person you are suing isn't finanancially able to pay up?
My opinion, it is definitely worth suing, if not for compensation, then for what is indicative of society's abhorrence of such behaviour.
I hope this helps
Tony Lee, LL.B Hons
(Graduate Lawyer)
2006-09-07 00:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by tonylee13585 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not near enough. You never know what medical problems will pop up later.
People who drink and drive should be taught a lesson. Expecially when they hurt someone else. This kid obviously is used to getting his way and being bailed out by Mom and Dad. It is time they took notice and this may be the wake-up call they all need.
2006-09-07 00:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by joanne_happygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He not hurting the uderage driver he is hurting the parents because i'm sure that the underage driver doesn't have that kind of money but if the parents do then that's a good number, but if not you could be destroying a family.
2006-09-07 00:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by Wan R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow what a rude kid! I would say that is a bit much. I always said that the only amount that should be sued for are 1) to cover ALL the medical bills and 2) cover lost wages from work. anything more than that is just greed
2006-09-07 00:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by wantme_comegetme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kid will most likly face Underage drinking, Major traffic violation, Reckless driving, And of course Pain and suffering suit.....but just tell yor friends he is lucky to be alive and be grateful for mostley that. And also that money doesent last forever and to invest well.
2006-09-07 00:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sue for an extra million for the spit in the face
2006-09-07 00:07:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but also make them take care of any furture medical bills that may follow in yrs to come involved with his neck .sry this happened to you ....ill pray for a well and speedy recovery
2006-09-07 00:10:25 · answer #9 · answered by JENNIFER D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend and his family don't already have a lawyer, they need to speak with their car insurance agent who will give them a referral for a lawyer.
2006-09-07 00:07:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋