I was in a fender bender 2 months ago and although the police officer that saw the accident determined it was the other guys fault, I felt at fault for looking down for 1 1/2 sec and having to slam on my brakes causing the car 2 cars behind me to slam into the car behind me, causing it to hit me. I still feel bad about it today. Luckily no one was hurt really. Made me realize how negligent I had been for always looking away from the road to mess with my cd player n shit. It's good to hear you weren't too seriously hurt Halex.
next time either open a window when your tired. or bring some caffeine drink for on the way. maybe its just better to have some sleep before you go somewhere. anyway hope your ok mate, and dont let it happen again
Originally posted by snowboarder45
I was in a fender bender 2 months ago and although the police officer that saw the accident determined it was the other guys fault, I felt at fault for looking down for 1 1/2 sec and having to slam on my brakes causing the car 2 cars behind me to slam into the car behind me, causing it to hit me. I still feel bad about it today. Luckily no one was hurt really. Made me realize how negligent I had been for always looking away from the road to mess with my cd player n shit. It's good to hear you weren't too seriously hurt Halex.
You shouldn't feel guilty at all. Over here, it's never your fault when you're rear-ended. All drivers are responsible for keeping a safe distance between their cars and the cars ahead of them. Safe distance of course means having and adequate distance for braking in the time of need. So you might have been checking your CD player, but so could have they, instead should have seen you stop abruptly and would have stopped on time.
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Jan-05-2007 15:38
grooviebeats
peanut butter jelly time
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Jacksonville Fl
pics or stfu
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Jan-05-2007 15:53
halexander837
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Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Palm Coast (FLA)
quote:
Originally posted by Abercrombie
hope you're ok... and your insurance company doesn't read this thread.
All the info's at the hospital
so im good to go... i think
As far as pics are concerned, my mom's got it covered.
And i forgot to mention that i had four stitches put on the top of my head.
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Jan-05-2007 18:20
grooviebeats
peanut butter jelly time
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Jacksonville Fl
quote:
Originally posted by halexander837
As far as pics are concerned, my mom's got it covered.
so your mom is going to post them on TA?
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Jan-05-2007 18:45
Pett
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Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Toronto, Canada
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sounds like we are too
please dont drive when your that tired, pull over and have a rest.
Jan-05-2007 19:48
snowboarder45
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Registered: Jul 2005
Location: U.S.
quote:
Originally posted by Abercrombie
You shouldn't feel guilty at all. Over here, it's never your fault when you're rear-ended. All drivers are responsible for keeping a safe distance between their cars and the cars ahead of them. Safe distance of course means having and adequate distance for braking in the time of need. So you might have been checking your CD player, but so could have they, instead should have seen you stop abruptly and would have stopped on time.
I just felt bad that if I was driving more carefully, the wreck most likely wouldn't have happened.
Jan-05-2007 19:48
halexander837
Happily Married EST. 2015
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Palm Coast (FLA)
quote:
Originally posted by grooviebeats
so your mom is going to post them on TA?
no ofcourse not... ill get the pictures, find a scanner, and post 'em on TA.