Damn that Hurts (Final)
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
ORIGINAL: Budz
I'm going through the same for a car crash. I either pony up the money to cover the idiots and freeloaders or eat the loss. WTF!!!
Another argument to tighten the borders.
I'm going through the same for a car crash. I either pony up the money to cover the idiots and freeloaders or eat the loss. WTF!!!
Another argument to tighten the borders.
You said inone sentence, what took methree paragraphs to explain! Your statement is the absolute universal truism! Insurance laws are written by state politicians with the insurance lobby holding the pen. No-fault insurance keeps those pesky little lawsuits to a bare minimum, while tying the hands of those seeking restitution.
I was able to remove from my bike the PC3, the rush slip ons (not a scratch on them) the K&N air filter. and a leather tank pouch. Whoopee.
DJK
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
It very well may be a criminal violation in Florida to drive without insurance. If so, press charges against the moron. He may have to pay restitution ( reimburse you for your loss) to stay out of jail. In any event, people with multiple convictions do end upserving serious jail time -- but only if people prosecute them.
Good luck.
<><Peace
Good luck.
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
I feel ya, Sir. We keep citing these idiots, but it doesn't seem to make an impact. If they didn't have proof of insurance at the scene of an accident, we used to impound. Attorney General says we were denying them due process,had to stop. Legislaturestill hasn't put real teeth in the law, but we do have to provide proof of insurance to register, and if you drop coverage afterwards, company is supposed to notify thestate. Maybe when enough state legislators are victimized we'll get the change we need. Sorry and good luck![:@]
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
ORIGINAL: dadofsix
It very well may be a criminal violation in Florida to drive without insurance. If so, press charges against the moron. He may have to pay restitution ( reimburse you for your loss) to stay out of jail. In any event, people with multiple convictions do end upserving serious jail time -- but only if people prosecute them.
Good luck.
<><Peace
It very well may be a criminal violation in Florida to drive without insurance. If so, press charges against the moron. He may have to pay restitution ( reimburse you for your loss) to stay out of jail. In any event, people with multiple convictions do end upserving serious jail time -- but only if people prosecute them.
Good luck.
<><Peace
DJK
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
Was in a similar situation a few years ago. If you take the guy to small claims court, they can put a judgement against him. He cannot borrow money, buy a home or car without first paying you off. Took the guy that hit my wife 4 years, but one day he wanted to buy a home and had to pay first. Worth the time and effort. Unless the guy stays a deadbeat his whole life, you will eventually get something.
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don
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
ORIGINAL: djkolp
Iwant to press charges and try to collect damages, but here's my dilemma. The lawyers say they won't proceed with a contingency fee case,because of the economic status of the individual at fault. I don't blame them. They will however be more than happy totake the case on an hourly basis. That feeis $400.00 an hour plus expenses. Ok, let me think about it. I'm done thinking it over, hell no.
DJK
ORIGINAL: dadofsix
It very well may be a criminal violation in Florida to drive without insurance. If so, press charges against the moron. He may have to pay restitution ( reimburse you for your loss) to stay out of jail. In any event, people with multiple convictions do end upserving serious jail time -- but only if people prosecute them.
Good luck.
<><Peace
It very well may be a criminal violation in Florida to drive without insurance. If so, press charges against the moron. He may have to pay restitution ( reimburse you for your loss) to stay out of jail. In any event, people with multiple convictions do end upserving serious jail time -- but only if people prosecute them.
Good luck.
<><Peace
DJK
Good Luck.
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
I may not have much of a pot to **** in, or give a crap about that, but the hell if I'd let THAT interfere with other people. My car/bike is insured up the max, anything happens everybodies covered. Ain't right to smash into someone and get away with it. Whatever happened to personal accountability in this country.
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
ORIGINAL: Budz
Another argument to tighten the borders.
Another argument to tighten the borders.
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RE: Damn that Hurts (Final)
Dadofsix is dead on. If in Fla. you have a minimum amount of ins. to carry and you did not meet the minimum, you broke the law! I would press criminal charges. Serves him right. 'nough said