Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Justice or Not

I just wanted to share my thoughts now that the insurance company has made their preliminary decision on the accident over the weekend - and found me at fault!

Is this really how our justice system works???
1- Apparently it is okay to leave the scene of an accident and then return before the ticketing officer(s) arrive. So if you want to change drivers or if someone has something to hide from the law, leave and come back it is perfectly okay....about 90% of accidents happen this way (statistic from the insurance adjuster)

2- If the officers don't feel like measuring skid marks for speed, then it doesn't really matter wether you are speeding because you won't be ticketed. Speed has to be determined by a radar gun or measurement of skid marks - otherwise it is all just the opinion of those around.

3- It is my understanding that only people who make turns have to yield and be aware of all the other cars on the road. Whether you are coming over a blind hill, speeding, or changing lanes you apparently have right of way and don't have to yeild to other cars on the road and be a defensive driver.

4- Policemen are policemen are policemen...don't be mislead that there is a division and certain officers cannot handle the accident. If an officer tells you to move your vehicle make sure that they are the ticketing officer or take pictures of the scene before you move your car, otherwise you have now changed evidence and facts cannot always be determined without seeing the outcome or a picture of the outcome.

All in all there is not much I can do about the situation unless something happens to the baby, at which point my attorney can file a claim. Otherwise the law is the law no matter how unjust it seems to be!

3 comments:

Jamee said...

That is too bad! I never have really believed in officers, court system, etc....it will take a lot for me to ever become a believer. So sorry babe!

Peggy said...

RANTING FEELS GOOD!!!! Be patient, it will all work out. Love ya!

Mandi said...

That is sooooooo frustrating. I can't believe this system that we have to deal with. It is too bad that people can't be honest and do things right. I hope it all works out ok. Love you!!! :)