This happened in early august, I was driving at around 10pm at the speed of 80km/h.. I was going to overtake the car in front and i turned out.. I didn't see a motorcycle from the other side till we were quite close (approx. 100-150metres) and i couldn't turn back into my lane because a car was also speeding and already took the lane. I tried to swerve to the right bank then. but the motorcyclist, in an effort to stop, skidded on the road and i just hit him from my left wing. clipping the bike, the rider and the pillion rider with my wheel and dragging them for about 50metres. The rider died on the spot and the pillion rider had severe injuries.
Just the day before, i received a letter requesting compensation by the family of the injured rider totalling up to 15k. And i also have to wait for a court order from the police or government regarding the accident and the deceased. So any advice on what i should do?? I haven't tried a lawyer yet, very frustrated..
I'm form Malaysia btw.
2007-11-30 19:16:14 · 5 answers · asked by TortoiseKid 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
GET A LAWYER !!!!
Quite apart from the civil liability issues - the rider seeking compensation - it's not too late for the government to criminally charge you for the accident.
Richard
2007-11-30 19:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lawyer up! What's your insurance company say? You have insurance, right? Accidents like the one you describe is one of the reason I stopped riding motorcycles. But to be honest with you $15k is letting you off cheap. But there's still the law to deal with. Good Luck.
2007-12-01 03:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiring a lawyer for minor legal problems can be expensive, but there are websites like LawGuru, FindLaw and other places where you can get free legal advice. I found this website useful - http://www.uelp.org/freelegal.html
2007-12-03 06:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you contacted your insurance company (assuming you have insurance). Insurance companies will provide you with representation for this. Otherwise, you'd be crazy not to hire an attorney.
2007-12-01 03:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I suggest you do now is get a lawer and get some legal advice. This is a serious case, so you must take this seriously.
2007-12-01 03:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋