I was turning on my street,but there was a truck in one lane so I wasn't sure if there was a car on the other side of him looked and yielded and I thought the coast was clear but it wasnt, apparently a car zoomed on the other side of this car on the opposite side, I couldn't see anyone when i was turning but he rammed into my side and I turned as fast as i could on my street because I was in shock and went down the road a little and the other person didn't even come and follow me down so I could talk to him... but Im fine and my little brother is fine too but they gave me multiple tickets and now im just having an anxiety attack and i just feel like dying!!!!! I dont have a license or insurance.... but my mom has insurance for the car... but that dude also totalled the car (which was my moms) on one side, and were all poor so no car!! or thanksgiving.... or anything else. and I just want to die please help me....
2006-11-21 10:17:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yes!!! thank you for everyones help!! I feel so much better. and Im going to get the other asshole, he hit and run!!! I never talked to him, and my little bro said the cops were actually saying "the suspect has fled" so I think i may live this time. but thanks to everyone for great advice and happy thanksgiving.
2006-11-22 04:46:21 · update #1
those things just seen to happen. i dunno, thnx for the points!!!!
2006-11-21 10:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure where you're located, and laws vary by where you live. Most accidents are reported by the police as being 60% of one person's fault and 40% of the other person's fault. That said it's possible (but rare) that one person would get 100% of the blame. You said that you got multiple tickets so I'm guessing the police came... the good news is that with a lawyer (which can be provided by the state/province with no cost) you should be able to have the tickets reduced or eliminated all together. The fact that you were driving without a license and insurance is brutal...don't know what to tell ya there. I'm not sure how old you are...but definately try getting a job and pitching in with the finances for this so that your conscience is eased a bit. There are many social services available so that you and your family can have thanksgiving. Forsure do your best to exhaust all resources before thinking that life as you know it is pretty much over. There are a TON of places around to help people out...you just have to seek them out. Don't worry..as long as you are physically fine from the accident remember that it could have been much worse and resulted in hospital bills as well. This may take a couple months to get through...but you will get through.
2006-11-21 18:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by way_2_short84 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow, you are lucky you werent killed. I guess you don't want the lecture about how you should not have been driving without insurance OR a licence!! My GOD kid what were you thinking? And you had your little brother with you too?
You know, bad as this is, take it as a BIG, BIG lesson in life, because you made a very BIG, BIG mistake.
Now you must pay for your actions. You are the one that made the error in judgement, a HUGE error.
Now everyone has to suffer for that.
This is why they have rules, and laws, and why children should not drive until they safely pass a driver's exam. Having or not having money is no excuse for anything. Now you have no car too.
You will just have to live with your actions. They are horrifying but think how much worse it could have been. Your mom could have come home to two corpses.
You should be giving major thanks and blessings to have your life this thanksgiving.
I hope you learned a valuable lesson because I would hate to think you would do this again. What a bad example you set for your little brother and what does your mom have to say about all this? I certain hope she didn't condone you driving but somehow I get a suspicion she knows...or is it habit for you to steal the car and take your little brother? I hope you are a minor because you could be charged with a lot of things and you face never being able to afford insurance now for this stunt.
2006-11-21 18:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a license, why were you driving in the first place? So let me see if I have this right. You were driving without insurance, you failed to yield and caused an accident, and then you left the scene of the accident expecting someone to follow you to talk about the accident, and are somehow surprised that you got tickets for the illegal acts your performed. Do I have it right so far? Now what will happen? You will either go to court when it's scheduled, or they will issue a warrant for your arrest. You will have fines to pay, and will probably have to get the very expensive SR22 insurance for at least 3 years after you are allowed to get a license. I'd suggest you look for a job and start saving your money to buy mom a car to make up for wrecking hers, and to pay the fines that are coming.
2006-11-21 18:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always been one to start the day as if the day before no longer existed. "What can I do today to leave a legacy"? If someone is riding you for your actions - relax, in time they will get over it. As far as your mom is concerned - If she brings the car issue up simply apologize and then make her proud. The one thing that parents hold dearest to their children is the ability to raise a child that they can be proud of. As far as the monetary value - you have learned a valuable lesson (if turning one way is not safe, take the long way) and if you have an accident take responsibility for your actions. The lesson cost you and your family financially, the trust of your brother (can she drive safe?), and a bit of anxiety.
Remember to look foreword into the future. You can waist time dwelling on the past or you can invest time in your future. Serve those that you love and the rewards will follow. Keep an eye on your brother, it may have affected him more than your self.
Make your mom and brother proud to have you as their own. Face what's coming your way and before you know it you'll pass this little bump in the road.
Best of Luck,
BirdDog
2006-11-21 18:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the sound of it, if you only totalled the side of the car, and were still able to drive it, so your car wasn't totalled. It was damaged.
The cops gave you those tickets for a reason, you broke the law. Grow up, accept responsibility, and be mature. Fight the tickets that are unjust (like the B.S. one of failure to avoid an accident) and pay the ones you deserved, failure to yeild, driving w/o a license, and failure to remain at the scene of an accident.
If you're old enough to pretend you know how to drive, then you're old enough to get a job in most states, do that and help your family.
PX
2006-11-21 20:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by pxhero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, sounds like a lot of drama but you were driving without a license or insurance. Not to mention, from what you described, if I'm understanding correctly, you were at fault.
I am sorry for all the drama, but in the future, just wait for the truck to clear so you can see safely in all directions. And don't drive unless insured and licensed.
In the meantime, look at the bigger picture. There are people around the world and in your own town that are a worse off than you are.
2006-11-21 18:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no license...no insurance...let that be a lesson to you....you are lucky you are alive...pay the fines...fix the other persons car...and don't ever do that again.
I'm sorry if this sounds rude...but what you did was totally irresponsible. You can afford a computer and the internet...but you can't get a license or have insurance...sorry but you messed up and you have to pay the price...just praise the lord no one was seriously hurt.
2006-11-21 18:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath and be glad you are ok. Now call your Mom.
I am assuming that you have already talked to the police, since you said you received multiple tickets?
2006-11-21 18:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by ~Heather~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats sucks thaT happened to me and i got triple tickets my mom called a loyer and we didnt have to go to court we didnt have insurance either i think but its ok i was frecking out to i thought i was going to never drive a car again now i am really careful with how i drive but you will get over it.Maybe your family can donate money to you so that you can not be introuble i payed with my moms money and i felt really bad.But its what you have to do if youur in that passition so take my edvience and dont worry about it cause it will pass.Your lucky that the guy didnt follow you mind did and he called the police and everything
2006-11-21 18:24:09 · answer #10 · answered by CHEER[: 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
SORRY TO HEAR THIS BUT YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DRIVING AS YOU SAID YOU DO NOT HAVE A LICENSE AND TO MAKE IT WORSE YOUR LITTLE BROTHER WAS IN THE CAR, I GUESS I SOUND LIKE A DAD ,MY FRIEND SON AND 3FRIENDS WERE KILLED THIS JULY BY AN 19 YEAR OLD WHO HAD NO LICENSE 5 FAMILYS LIVES HAS BEEN CHANGE FOREVER
2006-11-21 18:26:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋