The white box truck yesterday on RT 235 heading north...you will pay in time for what you did, you SOB!!! :evil::evil::evil:

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The white box truck yesterday on RT 235 heading north...you will pay in time for what you did, you SOB!!! :evil::evil::evil:

What did I - I mean he - do?

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What did I - I mean he - do?

What did the azzhole do, he caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to my van! Had just got off base heading north on 235 in the middle lane. White box truck was in front of me, went through one light, got to light at Exploration Dr, light was still green as I was heading around the slight turn. Got closer to the light, the box truck quickly went over into the left lane, a vehicle that was in front of the box truck had stopped at the light and BAM into the back of that vehicle I go. I had plenty of time to stop, but had to slammed on brakes and slid right into the back of the vehicle. I was not able to see the light as I got closer because of the height of the box truck. The individuals vehicle received very minor damage, while mine, the whole front in is all messed up. Busted the radiator, license plate came off, headlights messed up, grill mashed up...So thank you, you SOB!!!

Sounds as though you were following to closely and perhaps speeding a bit too.

What did the azzhole do, he caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to my van! Had just got off base heading north on 235 in the middle lane. White box truck was in front of me, went through one light, got to light at Exploration Dr, light was still green as I was heading around the slight turn. Got closer to the light, the box truck quickly went over into the left lane, a vehicle that was in front of the box truck had stopped at the light and BAM into the back of that vehicle I go. I had plenty of time to stop, but had to slammed on brakes and slid right into the back of the vehicle. I was not able to see the light as I got closer because of the height of the box truck. The individuals vehicle received very minor damage, while mine, the whole front in is all messed up. Busted the radiator, license plate came off, headlights messed up, grill mashed up...So thank you, you SOB!!!

I'm :confused: How did someone who wasn't involved in your accident cause damage to your vehicle?

Sounds as if you were speeding and not leaving enough distance between yourself and other vehicles for proper stopping. This is your fault, not someone elses.

Sorry you were in an accident, but you do need to accept your own responsibility. Once you do, you can learn from it and not repeat your mistakes. However, if you blame others for your poor driving skills and bad driving habits, then you are doomed to repeat your mistakes.

What did the azzhole do, he caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to my van! Had just got off base heading north on 235 in the middle lane. White box truck was in front of me, went through one light, got to light at Exploration Dr, light was still green as I was heading around the slight turn. Got closer to the light, the box truck quickly went over into the left lane, a vehicle that was in front of the box truck had stopped at the light and BAM into the back of that vehicle I go. I had plenty of time to stop, but had to slammed on brakes and slid right into the back of the vehicle. I was not able to see the light as I got closer because of the height of the box truck. The individuals vehicle received very minor damage, while mine, the whole front in is all messed up. Busted the radiator, license plate came off, headlights messed up, grill mashed up...So thank you, you SOB!!!

I understand what happened and know why you are upset with him but I don't think it is really his fault

I'm :confused: How did someone who wasn't involved in your accident cause damage to your vehicle?

Sounds as if you were speeding and not leaving enough distance between yourself and other vehicles for proper stopping. This is your fault, not someone elses.

Sorry you were in an accident, but you do need to accept your own responsibility. Once you do, you can learn from it and not repeat your mistakes. However, if you blame others for your poor driving skills and bad driving habits, then you are doomed to repeat your mistakes.

:yeahthat:

Sounds as though you were following to closely and perhaps speeding a bit too.

:yeahthat: If there is a vehicle that is blocking my view of what's going on up ahead, I purposedly slow down and leave plenty of room between me and that vehicle for any "just in case" moments.

What did the azzhole do, he caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to my van! Had just got off base heading north on 235 in the middle lane. White box truck was in front of me, went through one light, got to light at Exploration Dr, light was still green as I was heading around the slight turn. Got closer to the light, the box truck quickly went over into the left lane, a vehicle that was in front of the box truck had stopped at the light and BAM into the back of that vehicle I go. I had plenty of time to stop, but had to slammed on brakes and slid right into the back of the vehicle. I was not able to see the light as I got closer because of the height of the box truck. The individuals vehicle received very minor damage, while mine, the whole front in is all messed up. Busted the radiator, license plate came off, headlights messed up, grill mashed up...So thank you, you SOB!!!

YOU smashed into the rear of a vehicle yet the box truck driver is the SOB? I wonder if the person YOU slammed into thinks some OTHER driver is an SOB?

Kudos to the box truck driver for paying attention to the road and avoiding an accident! :clap:

Sounds as though you were following to closely and perhaps speeding a bit too.

^^This

And your insurance company will probably see it the same way.

If you couldn't 'see' the light in front of you that means you weren't paying attention to the brake lights of the car in front of you.

If you had 'plenty' of time to stop - you wouldn't have rear-ended the guy in front of you.

Sorry you had an accident.

As long as you're not hurt - you should be happy.

What did the azzhole do, he caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to my van! Had just got off base heading north on 235 in the middle lane. White box truck was in front of me, went through one light, got to light at Exploration Dr, light was still green as I was heading around the slight turn. Got closer to the light, the box truck quickly went over into the left lane, a vehicle that was in front of the box truck had stopped at the light and BAM into the back of that vehicle I go. I had plenty of time to stop, but had to slammed on brakes and slid right into the back of the vehicle. I was not able to see the light as I got closer because of the height of the box truck. The individuals vehicle received very minor damage, while mine, the whole front in is all messed up. Busted the radiator, license plate came off, headlights messed up, grill mashed up...So thank you, you SOB!!!
:roflmao:
Guess you thought you'd get some pity by coming on here to complain. It appears that you were just slightly WRONG!!!
Do us all a favor and learn how to drive.

Seems like the box truck was paying attention and you weren't.. :ohwell: Hope you have good insurance cause your going to need it. Especially running into a stopped vehicle...

^^This

And your insurance company will probably see it the same way.

If you couldn't 'see' the light in front of you that means you weren't paying attention to the brake lights of the car in front of you.

If you had 'plenty' of time to stop - you wouldn't have rear-ended the guy in front of you.

Sorry you had an accident.

As long as you're not hurt - you should be happy.

I guess you had to be there, the driver of the other vehicle knew they were going to be rear ended because of the actions of the white box truck driver. They even said, that it was the white box truck drivers fault. I take fault to hitting him, but it could have been avoided, minus the actions the box truck driver took.
I obey the speed limit as much as I can, esp. though those lights and with all the traffic that is present everyday.

I guess you had to be there, the driver of the other vehicle knew they were going to be rear ended because of the actions of the white box truck driver. They even said, that it was the white box truck drivers fault. I take fault to hitting him, but it could have been avoided, minus the actions the box truck driver took.
I obey the speed limit as much as I can, esp. though those lights and with all the traffic that is present everyday.


How in the hell was it the box trucks fault??????????? He didnt hit anyone YOU did...

:roflmao:
Guess you thought you'd get some pity by coming on here to complain. It appears that you were just slightly WRONG!!!
Do us all a favor and learn how to drive.
:yeahthat:

I guess you had to be there, the driver of the other vehicle knew they were going to be rear ended because of the actions of the white box truck driver. They even said, that it was the white box truck drivers fault. I take fault to hitting him, but it could have been avoided, minus the actions the box truck driver took.
I obey the speed limit as much as I can, esp. though those lights and with all the traffic that is present everyday.

:whoosh:

I guess you had to be there, the driver of the other vehicle knew they were going to be rear ended because of the actions of the white box truck driver. They even said, that it was the white box truck drivers fault. I take fault to hitting him, but it could have been avoided, minus the actions the box truck driver took.
I obey the speed limit as much as I can, esp. though those lights and with all the traffic that is present everyday.

I can understand your point of view.

I also agree that it 'could' be the truck driver's fault.

But, you said that you saw the white truck doing this - that should have immediately made your spidey sense tingle.

The fact of the matter is this:

1) You rear ended the person in front of you. This immediately screams out that you _didn't_ leave enough distance between you and the car you hit.

2) You weren't driving defensively. When you have an obstructed view of the road you have to pay more attention to your surroundings.

You have your health.

Be happy!

Sounds like you were definitely tailgating!

I agree. Working for Lawyers in the South Florida area, there are plenty of rear-end accidents and the one who "rear-ends" is always at fault! No matter what the excuse is.

Sounds like you were definitely tailgating!

The only reason I didn't call it tailgating is because it appears the truck was in the other lane.
I think this person was just in the truck's blind spot, which is her own fault :yay:

for future reference, if I have a large truck in front of me (especially when there are several lights in a row) I will either back way off, or change lanes so I can see other vehicles and the lights in front of me. Just because the big truck proceeds through the light, I'm not gonna take that chance if I can't see the light for myself. Sounds like this could have worked for you if a car was already stopped at the light. If you could see there was a red light, I would hope you would have already been preparing to stop and it would not have mattered if the truck changed lanes at the last minute. Sounds like you were playing follow the leader and the leader wasn't paying attention. You assumed he would proceed through the light you yourself could not see. In the end, it cost you, not him.

The only reason I didn't call it tailgating is because it appears the truck was in the other lane.
I think this person was just in the truck's blind spot, which is her own fault :yay:

Sounds like she was tailgating the truck. He (truck) knew he couldn't stop for the light in time, so he switched lanes quickly. She then hit the car that had been in front of the truck. She *should* have had enough room between her and the truck so that she could have stopped without hitting him had he stopped short. But he moved out of the way and she *still* hit the other car! :lmao: She was definitely too close.

How in the hell was it the box trucks fault??????????? He didnt hit anyone YOU did...

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO AGREED, TOLD THE SAME STORY AS I DID TO THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER WAS VERY KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T WRITE ME A TICKET....

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO AGREED, TOLD THE SAME STORY AS I DID TO THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER WAS VERY KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T WRITE ME A TICKET....

Sure it could have been avoided...if you hadn't been following so closely.

Sounds as though you were following to closely and perhaps speeding a bit too.

Yup, I agree.

I agree with the other poster who said if they are stuck behind a large truck, they purposely slow down enough until they can see over the truck. I was taught that in driving school?? Guess you know now.

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO AGREED, TOLD THE SAME STORY AS I DID TO THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER WAS VERY KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T WRITE ME A TICKET....

Well, no ticket is a good thing. I guess, maybe just slow down some, because of idiots like that. Not pointing fingers, just be more aware of the other drivers.

Glad no one was hurt seriously.

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO AGREED, TOLD THE SAME STORY AS I DID TO THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER WAS VERY KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T WRITE ME A TICKET....


If you had hit me in the ass, You would have gotten a ticket.. No excuse for hitting someone in the ass. Slow down, pay attention to what is in front of you.. If you cant see because of a Large truck slow down, switch lanes.. Don't blame someone else.....

Sounds like she was tailgating the truck. He (truck) knew he couldn't stop for the light in time, so he switched lanes quickly. She then hit the car that had been in front of the truck. She *should* have had enough room between her and the truck so that she could have stopped without hitting him had he stopped short. But he moved out of the way and she *still* hit the other car! :lmao: She was definitely too close.

You're 100% right :lol:
Glad I reread. I thought the box truck swerved from right lane, in front of her, and she hit the box truck :lmao:
Wow, now she's even more in the wrong than I originally thought :doh:

Well, no ticket is a good thing. I guess, maybe just slow down some, because of idiots like that. Not pointing fingers, just be more aware of the other drivers.

Glad no one was hurt seriously.

Guess they better reduce the speed through there because I was doing the speed limit. If I wasn't there would have been a lot more damage to his vehicle. He drove his away with a couple of dings. I was not able to switch lanes because I had vehicles on both sides of me and I was not tailgating the box truck.

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO AGREED, TOLD THE SAME STORY AS I DID TO THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER WAS VERY KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T WRITE ME A TICKET....

I have been the victim of being rear-ended twice while I was stopped. Both times, the officer did not ticket the person who hit me but they did put blame on them in the police report. The insurance company will look at the police report.

what were you driving? Box trucks aren't exactly the most agile of vehicles, and they have a pretty strong braking distance...

I have been the victim of being rear-ended twice while I was stopped. Both times, the officer did not ticket the person who hit me but they did put blame on them in the police report. The insurance company will look at the police report.

Cops got real busy right around the time she caused the accident with bigger accidents and blown out brains on GMR.

I was not able to see the light as I got closer because of the height of the box truck.

I was not tailgating the box truck.

It became tailgating as soon as you could no longer see the light as you got closer to the box truck.

Guess they better reduce the speed through there because I was doing the speed limit. If I wasn't there would have been a lot more damage to his vehicle. He drove his away with a couple of dings. I was not able to switch lanes because I had vehicles on both sides of me and I was not tailgating the box truck.

You do realize that if the box truck had not suddenly switched lanes to avoid the accident, he would have hit the car and you in turn would have hit the box truck instead. You were following too closely to realize the light was red and he wasn't stopping.

Sorry honey, the accident was your fault.

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK.

Just because I feel like it needs stated...
The insurance company doesn't look at what "could have" happened, just what happened. It "could have" been avoided if you'd not been tailgating...for example. I could have won the lottery last week, if there were 5 different numbers (and I'd actually played :lol:)...what happened, is what is important...and you were at fault :yay:

If you can't see the red light because of the truck ahead of you -

YOU ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE TRUCK. SLOW DOWN & LEAVE MORE DISTANCE.

I can't imagine any possible way that this is the truck driver's fault, and just because the dummy that you hit doesn't believe it's your fault doesn't mean jack.

The white box truck yesterday on RT 235 heading north...you will pay in time for what you did, you SOB!!! :evil::evil::evil:
Slow up.

If you can't see the red light because of the truck ahead of you -

YOU ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE TRUCK. SLOW DOWN & LEAVE MORE DISTANCE.

I can't imagine any possible way that this is the truck driver's fault, and just because the dummy that you hit doesn't believe it's your fault doesn't mean jack.

The dummy she hit is probably just glad it wasn't the box truck that hit her!

I can't imagine any possible way that this is the truck driver's fault, and just because the dummy that you hit doesn't believe it's your fault doesn't mean jack.

:high5: That was the other thing I forgot to say earlier :lol: I thought it, though :yay:

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO AGREED, TOLD THE SAME STORY AS I DID TO THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER WAS VERY KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T WRITE ME A TICKET....
A cop will seldom write a ticket unless he sees the offense. I've never met a tailgater that thinks they are tailgating and when the odds catch up to them it is always someone else's fault. Always.

Guess they better reduce the speed through there because I was doing the speed limit. If I wasn't there would have been a lot more damage to his vehicle. He drove his away with a couple of dings. I was not able to switch lanes because I had vehicles on both sides of me and I was not tailgating the box truck.

Regardless of speed, you STILL would have run into the back of the other person. Would you say the same thing if it where snowing? Don't think so. When it is snowing and roads are getting slippery and the posted speed is 45 and you are going 45 you can still get a ticket. Road conditions play allot in how you should drive. As heavy as the traffic gets around here you should have taken that into consideration before plowing into the others rear-end!

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:roflmao: Thanks for the laughs! I needed that!

So, Rednecktard, did this tread turn out the way you thought it would?

What made you mad, you running into the truck or the accident causing you to drop your cell phone?

What did the azzhole do, he caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to my van! Had just got off base heading north on 235 in the middle lane. White box truck was in front of me, went through one light, got to light at Exploration Dr, light was still green as I was heading around the slight turn. Got closer to the light, the box truck quickly went over into the left lane, a vehicle that was in front of the box truck had stopped at the light and BAM into the back of that vehicle I go. I had plenty of time to stop, but had to slammed on brakes and slid right into the back of the vehicle. I was not able to see the light as I got closer because of the height of the box truck. The individuals vehicle received very minor damage, while mine, the whole front in is all messed up. Busted the radiator, license plate came off, headlights messed up, grill mashed up...So thank you, you SOB!!!


So he kinda of cut you off as he was trying to get into the left lane.

I agree with most everyone else.
1. Couldn't see the light was red...following too close with the vehicle you were driving. 2. Had enough time to stop yet rear ended the other car...apparently you didn't have enough time to stop with the speed at which you were traveling. 3. The box truck had enough sense to get out of the way by leaving himself an out within traffic...you couldn't because you allowed yourself to be boxed in. 4. You accept the blame of hitting the other driver...you still try to blame the box truck as the culprit. Must not be accepting to blame too much, huh.
I think you should also change your siggy...worry looks around yet you weren't worried enough about following too close not being able to see the light was red. Sorry looks back. You are looking back at the accident trying to blame someone else. Faith looks up is the only thing I wouldn't change. You are going to need you faith and help to get out of this without your rate going up and not paying for the other person.

The white box truck yesterday on RT 235 heading north...you will pay in time for what you did, you SOB!!! :evil::evil::evil:

Have you requested your premo account yet so you can delete this tread?

The white box truck yesterday on RT 235 heading north...you will pay in time for what you did, you SOB!!! :evil::evil::evil:
Did you get the plate or a truck number? If not, are you just going to go around to every white box truck that could have ever been in the area to figure out who was driving??

LIKE I STATED BEFORE I TAKE FAULT TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, MINUS THE ACTIONS OF THE BOX TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO AGREED, TOLD THE SAME STORY AS I DID TO THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER WAS VERY KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T WRITE ME A TICKET....

I SAW YOU AND THE OTHER DRIVER WITH THE OFFICER AT THE GAS STATION, IT APPEARED YOU ALL WERE LAUGHING IT UP AND HAVING A GOOD TIME. WHY ARE YOU SO MAD NOW?

Did you get the plate or a truck number? If not, are you just going to go around to every white box truck that could have ever been in the area to figure out who was driving??

Methinks it got away. She did come to an abrupt halt.

Guess they better reduce the speed through there because I was doing the speed limit. If I wasn't there would have been a lot more damage to his vehicle. He drove his away with a couple of dings. I was not able to switch lanes because I had vehicles on both sides of me and I was not tailgating the box truck.

it doesn't matter if you're going 10 mph below the limit, if you're following to close, you won't be able to stop in time. just because you don't understand the concept of a safe following distance doesn't mean the rest of us need to have the speed limit lowered to accommodate your stupidity!

i Saw You And The Other Driver With The Officer At The Gas Station, It Appeared You All Were Laughing It Up And Having A Good Time. Why Are You So Mad Now?

That Was My Mother Not Me, I Stayed In My Van The Entire Time Until The Tow Truck Got There. So Get Your Story Straight Before You Post False Information....

That Was My Mother Not Me, I Stayed In My Van The Entire Time Until The Tow Truck Got There. So Get Your Story Straight Before You Post False Information....

So you rear end someone because their car is stopped at an intersection, and you choose to stay in your car in the same place?

That Was My Mother Not Me, I Stayed In My Van The Entire Time Until The Tow Truck Got There. So Get Your Story Straight Before You Post False Information....

What was the purpose for staying in your car? Did you even get out and check on the other driver?

And not sure, but is your original post a threat? Could the box truck driver see it as a threat and contact the police for a threat against him/her?

She did come to an abrupt halt.

:roflmao:

This is a tread for the books. I have been laughing all day!

That Was My Mother Not Me, I Stayed In My Van The Entire Time Until The Tow Truck Got There. So Get Your Story Straight Before You Post False Information....

was your van driveable? or does it appear it may be totaled?

I have been the victim of being rear-ended twice while I was stopped. Both times, the officer did not ticket the person who hit me but they did put blame on them in the police report. The insurance company will look at the police report.

I got rear-ended in Columbia back in September by an SUV while I was stopped a red light. He slammed into the back of my car at full speed and totaled my car; he wasn't paying attention at all. He didn't get a ticket, but the cop ruled him at fault in the police report (the other driver was honest and admitted he didn't brake at all because he wasn't paying attention to the road).

Now, I wonder....I've heard that Florida is a "no-fault" state from my friend's sister who was recently hit by a van that ran a red light and struck the side of her car. So, if you're not "faulted" in Florida and don't get a ticket as result of the accident, do the insurance companies themselves judge if you're technically at fault for causing the accident or not? Or do they use this to their advantage and just raise your rates, even if you were 100% innocent (I mean more than average, I know that your rates can increase for an accident that isn't your fault)? Just curious to know how that works.

I got rear-ended in Columbia back in September by an SUV while I was stopped a red light. He slammed into the back of my car at full speed and totaled my car; he wasn't paying attention at all. He didn't get a ticket, but the cop ruled him at fault in the police report (the other driver was honest and admitted he didn't brake at all because he wasn't paying attention to the road).

Now, I wonder....I've heard that Florida is a "no-fault" state from my friend's sister who was recently hit by a van that ran a red light and struck the side of her car. So, if you're not "faulted" in Florida and don't get a ticket as result of the accident, do the insurance companies themselves judge if you're technically at fault for causing the accident or not? Or do they use this to their advantage and just raise your rates, even if you were 100% innocent (I mean more than average, I know that your rates can increase for an accident that isn't your fault)? Just curious to know how that works.

Actually, the term "no-fault" refers to the 1st party medical coverage afforded under an auto policy. Florida is a no-fault state, as is NY and a few others. It doesn't have anything to do with the liability or who is actually at fault for the accident. It means that regardless of who is at fault for an accident, you and your passengers will go through your own auto policy for your injuries before you can go through the at fault party. So in FL and NY, even if I'm sitting at a red light and some jackazz hits my truck in the rear, my passengers and I have to go through my own policy for our injuries before we can go after the at fault party. I could still file through the other person's insurance for the damage to my truck, though.

As for the police determining who is liable or at fault for an accident, insurance companies will take that into consideration but they should do their own investigation too. Oftentimes, police will not issue a ticket if they did not witness the accident. As for insurance companies raising rates, that varies by state and company. In many states you have to be determined to be a certain percentage at fault in order for your rates to go up.

Sorry for the novel. I hope it clears things up.

Actually, the term "no-fault" refers to the 1st party medical coverage afforded under an auto policy. Florida is a no-fault state, as is NY and a few others. It doesn't have anything to do with the liability or who is actually at fault for the accident. It means that regardless of who is at fault for an accident, you and your passengers will go through your own auto policy for your injuries before you can go through the at fault party. So in FL and NY, even if I'm sitting at a red light and some jackazz hits my truck in the rear, my passengers and I have to go through my own policy for our injuries before we can go after the at fault party. I could still file through the other person's insurance for the damage to my truck, though.

As for the police determining who is liable or at fault for an accident, insurance companies will take that into consideration but they should do their own investigation too. Oftentimes, police will not issue a ticket if they did not witness the accident. As for insurance companies raising rates, that varies by state and company. In many states you have to be determined to be a certain percentage at fault in order for your rates to go up.

Sorry for the novel. I hope it clears things up.

Ah, okay, I think I understand now :smile: Thanks! That must have been what my friend's sister was complaining about, that she had to put it through to her insurance as of now. Ugh.

Now let me get the math straight here. The T.O. fan was travelling behind a box truck closely enough to be unable to realize that the light at the upcoming intersection was red and there was a car stopped in front of the truck. We'll guess, what, say 8 feet behind the truck. Add the ~18 feet of the truck and we come up with 26 feet. Now what in the name of all that is holy makes her think if the truck hadn't swerved she would have avoided the accident? If she was unable to stop within 26 feet, what in the name of Yosemite Sam makes her think she could have stopped within 8 consarned feet????????? Sufferin' succotash!!

Guess they better reduce the speed through there because I was doing the speed limit. If I wasn't there would have been a lot more damage to his vehicle. He drove his away with a couple of dings. I was not able to switch lanes because I had vehicles on both sides of me and I was not tailgating the box truck.
It's called the speed limit, not the "speed you must drive or you will be executed". If you hit the car after the box truck changed lanes, you were too close to the truck AND driving too fast for the conditions (as in you were driving too fast when you couldn't see what was in front of you due to obstructed vision by the box truck you were too close to). You can run 20 miles an hour from base to Rt. 4 and the cops will not ticket you for driving too slow. Nothing says you have to do the full 35 (if I remember correctly since I don't drive down there too often since I don't work on base) MPH.

This thread was so entertaining I had to read it all. :lmao: Tardneck_woman, the majority is right: the accident could have been avoided, had you been doing your share of sensible driving. You said it could have been avoided "minus the actions of the box truck" and have called the driver an SOB, etc. as if he was tricking or coercing you to follow him, but by your account it seems he did what he had to do to continue on safely; meanwhile, you have severely incriminated yourself several times over.

I obey the speed limit as much as I canAgain, who is tricking you to not drive the speed limit? Do elves sneak inside your car and mess with your accelerator or something?

Guess they better reduce the speed through there because I was doing the speed limit.If the speed limit were the problem there would be many accidents, and speed would be an apparent contributor. They should not have to post "Pay attention while driving" signs because that should be common sense to anyone behind the wheel; unfortunately, not all people have that part of their brain active.

I was not tailgating the box truck.You seem to be under the impression that "tailgating" means you must have been right on the truck's bumper. I don't know if there is a legal definition of tailgating, and maybe you weren't breathing down his neck, but certainly you were too close. And now you have the damage to prove it. Try to wise up and not do it again.

Sounds as though you were following to closely and perhaps speeding a bit too.

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That Was My Mother Not Me, I Stayed In My Van The Entire Time Until The Tow Truck Got There. So Get Your Story Straight Before You Post False Information....

Which MPD is posting this post?

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5 star thread...would read again...I ror'd..

After driving a box truck for a year (I haven't been at that job in 1.5 years). I can add some input about the driver and how the truck moves.

It takes a lot of feet or distance to maneuver a box truck. It takes about 2-3x the length of the truck to make a lane change at a low speed (more space if going faster). If the box truck was to make the quick lane change as you said it did, they would have flop over truck over. Considering he didn’t roll the truck… makes me think you didn’t pay attention to what you where doing.

That Was My Mother Not Me, I Stayed In My Van The Entire Time Until The Tow Truck Got There. So Get Your Story Straight Before You Post False Information....

How goes the court proceedings? You seemed to have drop off the earth after someone called you out on how much information you are giving the Lawyers for the plaintiff of the accident you where involved in.

How goes the court proceedings? You seemed to have drop off the earth after someone called you out on how much information you are giving the Lawyers for the plaintiff of the accident you where involved in.


So did the driver of the car she hit end up suing her? Even though they blamed the box truck too?? :eyebrow:

They must have read this thread and changed their mind :lol:

Did you have that fugly star on your car anywhere? I would of cut your ass off too if so :popcorn: :killingme

The box truck moved out of the way cause he probably thought he was gonna get rear ended if he stopped. I have seen this exact situation happen before. A car changes lanes because someone is stopped and another car runs into the back of the car that is stopped bacause they were following to close to the car that changed lanes.................The box truck was not at fault at all. Blame the person that really caused the accident. You.

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