2007-10-03 04:58:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes.
There are scammers who do this all the time.
2007-10-03 05:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tailgating isn't even a misdemeanor, it is but an infraction.
Slamming on your brakes so that someone will crash into you could be a felony, and if there is no obstruction in the road that forces you to slam on your brakes, it is YOU who will be successfully sued for a million, not the jerk who runs into you.
On the other hand, you might get really lucky and come upon an old muffler, or have a deer run right out in front of you, so that you actually HAVE to slam on your brakes. Then when the tailgater hits you, it becomes their fault and not yours for intentionally causing a wreck. If you're REALLY lucky, maybe your neck gets snapped a little and you end up a quadriplegic. In that case, you might even get 2 1/2 million dollars! Woo hoo!!
2007-10-03 05:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by oimwoomwio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue them for 1 million dollars...but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll get 1 million. In order to get a pay-out, you have to be injured....and by injured I mean - you have to undergo some sort of surgery and have a lasting injury..like trouble walking or nerve damage.
Before you hit the brakes, you might want to consider the consequences.... is 1 million worth it ?...it's not exactly alot of money these days. The money you would be awarded would be for pain and suffering.... if you don't have any lasting pain or suffering after the accident, surgery,....then you won't get squat.
Also, whiplash cannot be proven or disproven so that is an automatic $5k if you claim your neck hurts. It's not the same as a provable neck injury, where an xray will actualy show a fractured virtebrae.
2007-10-03 05:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why slam your brakes on? in case you go with to deter a tailgater in this variety basically the very lightest of touches will perform your brake lights fixtures with out easily slowing your automobile up. Even this could convey approximately an accident so be careful. by using a good distance the terrific ingredient to do is to steadily shrink velocity till the criminal is at a secure distance from you automobile
2016-10-10 05:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In NY, the first driver stopping short is not a defense for the rear driver. However, that first driver still needs to show a non-negligent reason for why they stopped short. Since you wouldn't have that, if the driver who hits you is injured, expect a counter-claim (Which would be unsuccessful if they were following too close), and expect to lose your claim.
2007-10-03 05:26:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
And you can be tried for vehicular assault or die or a number of other results.
So, did you purchase the stupidity or do you come by it naturally as a product of birth?
2007-10-03 05:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also possible that you can be sighted for the accident, it could be considered impeding traffic. Then they could sue you
2007-10-03 05:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are asking is if you can intentionally do harm to yourself or others. This is unlawful, as well as morally and ethically unacceptable.
2007-10-03 05:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by CoolCat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your way of thinking is not only ludicrous, but seriously dangerous. My answer is NO.
2007-10-03 07:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeh, what if the accident kills you?
2007-10-03 05:41:23 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋