2006-12-05 03:27:42 · 12 answers · asked by Sylvia C 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Grab a shovel and bury him, he can't sue if he cant get out of the hole!!
2006-12-05 04:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by SICKO 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No doubt there would be many variables to take into account, i.e. witness statements, obstructions, street lighting, visibility, weather, condition of the vehicle and road conditions. However, the bottom line is, when you are on the road, you are supposed to be vigilant and always driving within your capabilities, which means you should slow down on hills and corners, incase something comes towards you and you should be driving at a speed which allows you thinking and stopping distances when you notice an obstruction such as a pedestrian/animal/road debris.
If you were unable to stop in time (which thankfully you were) then it could be deemed as anything from driving without due care and attention right up to death by dangerous driving!
What would happen in reality is the accident would be reported by police and unless there were some aggravating factors, such as you were clearly drunk, or joyriding then the accident would be investigated by the traffic Criminal Justice Unit. They take all the facts and decide if there is enough evidence to secure a prosecution. If there was you would be summonsed to court. To plead your case there.
2006-12-05 03:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by THE BULB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he dies, his family will sue you for wrongful death.
If he lives, you better hope you have enough liability insurance to cover all of his medical bills, his time off from work while disabled, etc.
Slow down, pay close attention to the road where there is no sidewalk, and drive carefully.
2006-12-05 03:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are at fault.
It isn't necessarily fair, but the reality is that you should always be in control of the vehicle and traveling at a safe rate of speed.
I doubt there would be a huge criminal type fuss about it unless you were drinking. Then there is a good chance you will be convicted of manslaughter if he should die. And certainly DUI in any case.
Even if you are sober, your insurance would have to pay and you might be liable in a civil law suit.
2006-12-05 03:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have to disagree with Dog Lover - in fact pedestrians always have right of way - whether on the road on the pathway!
2006-12-05 03:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by sharon m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many variables.
Bottom line, just because he is a pedestrian doesn't mean he has automatic right of way. If its dark, he is walking in the road and you clip him, so long as your not breaking any law, he would be at fault.
2006-12-05 03:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If You were to hit him you would be at fault and a very bad driver.
It is your duty to take due car and attention.
Also, see if you can avoid killing the rabbits, squirrels, foxes and hedgehogs while you are on. Thank You.
Take Care.
2006-12-05 03:33:27 · answer #7 · answered by johnnydiablo 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
haven't any time to rigidity about him , i'm concerned about an coincidence through swivelling my head to and throw and under no circumstances observing the line, i visit connect him now in his quest to scare others. you're unusual goggo are not you?
2016-11-23 18:07:37 · answer #8 · answered by klitzner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will hurt! Both him literally and you in the wallet and maybe in time.
Driving without due care and attention would be the offence.
2006-12-05 03:36:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Put your foot down and scarper!
2006-12-05 03:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋