1 year ago a firetruck hit the car i was driving no lawe would thke the case because i was not seriously hurt .It was my friends car.Though i could not sue the city of NY can i sue the Driver of the firetuck? The fireman give me a ticket the Judge found me to be in the right. Is it too late for anything ? I had to pay her for the car and i received suffering and pain.
2007-11-06 06:54:51 · 8 answers · asked by goodsumthing369 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Your question offends me. I demand you pay me $10,000 for my being offended, as it's caused me pain and suffering.
That's an example of why. Too many people are sue happy, and too many people think that when something not desired happens to them, they're "entitled" to "someone" paying out huge sums of cash.
In YOUR case, the fireman driving was acting within the scope of his duties - which means he's ALSO subject to the governmental immunity laws. So no, you won't be able to sue him, either.
Judges don't find people "in the right". They find them either guilty or not guilty. Or they dismiss the charges. That DOESN'T mean you're in the right.
Now, sit down and thank God that you live in a city with firemen willing to rush out and brave fires and disasters, not to mention the traffic, to save other people's property and lives, while risking hassles from people that want to make a quick buck.
2007-11-06 07:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
1. If a lawyer takes a case for a person who is only hurt a little and wins, the person does not receive much compensation, and the lawyer also does not receive much money. The lawyers want only cases where there is more money to be made.
2. If your friend had insurance and filed a claim against that insurance, you should have paid your friend only for her insurance deductible, not the entire value of the car.
3. If you would have been able to sue with a lawyer AND it is not too late AND you want to sue for a small amount (not sure what the limit is in NY), you could go to small claims court without an attorney. It is not considered wise to go to any other court without an attorney. If the amount is too much to go to small claims court AND no attorney will take the case, that may mean that they expect that they would lose, which means that you would also lose if you tried sue without a lawyer.
4. Before you go any farther with this, check whether NY has a law that firemen are not personally responsible for accidents if it is an emergency. Because the government does not want buildings to burn down because firemen are driving slowly to avoid being sued, they might have an law giving them immunity from this type of suit. Ask one of the lawyers or look it up yourself.
2007-11-06 07:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by StephenWeinstein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's lottery syndrome minded folks like yourself that want something for nothing that make this country so great. You fill up the court dockets with frivolous lawsuits and the only people who get anything out of it are the lawyers. Isn't there a class action suit somewhere you can join?
If you do not have a bad enough injury then it is not worth a lawyer's time to take the case.Lawyers will take minor injuries too. If your injury was so minor a lawyer would not take it then that tells me your injury was non-existent or very close to it.
If your injury is that minor - then the insurance company is going to fight you hard in court. And in 4-5 years you may actually see the inside of a court room and there is a very good chance the jury will not give you anything. In my humble opinion - it would be a waste of time to pursue it. When a lawyer considers taking a case - he looks at how he thinks it would play out in front of a jury.
If you actually find a lawyer that will take your case - chances are he is going to require a retainer. That's another sign you don't have a strong case - the lawyer wants to be paid up front.
Not knowing the specifics of your case - my personal opinion is to let it go. Accept that sometimes Cr.ap happens.
2007-11-06 09:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by Boots 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to be seriously injured to show loss of income due to inability to work or actual pain and suffering. Count your blessing that your traffic ticket was put down. Basically if your in an accident with an emergency vehicle you are in the wrong. If you were legally permitted to be driving the car her insurance would have kicked in unless the damage was below the deductible, in which case it was minor.no insurance, no lawyer, no serious injury, no lawyer, no case.
My advice, grow up and accept the responsibility you took when you took your friends car and pray you never know more serious pain and suffering.
2007-11-06 07:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to contact a personal injury lawyer. Automobile accidents can have long-term pain effects. It isn't too late. Most will give you a free consultation. Make sure the lawyer agrees not to collect a fee unless you win a judgement or a settlement, and agree on what percentage the lawyer should receive if you do think you're going to get something back. Good luck!
2007-11-06 07:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
How were you in the right? did you yield for the Firetruck? your statement has nothing to do with your question. unfortunally you dont have to be hurt to receive compensation, just have a shady lawyer and make my insurance payments go higher.
Pisses me off that so many people use "accidents" as a way to make money
2007-11-06 07:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd seek another attorney, good luck
2007-11-06 06:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by Pascal 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you took money, it seems to me you are too late, her insurance should cover car or yours should,,
2007-11-06 06:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋