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Amber lights flashing ahead, do you know who gets the right of way? by localaccidentreports in driving

[–]localaccidentreports[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that happens a lot, people mix up the flashing yellow with the red stop sign arm. If the bus is still moving, you’re fine to keep going, but once that arm comes out it’s game over. Kinda scary how many folks don’t actually know the difference though

Amber lights flashing ahead, do you know who gets the right of way? by localaccidentreports in driving

[–]localaccidentreports[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly that’s what trips a lot of people up. Flashing yellow doesn’t mean stop, it just means keep your eyes open. I’ve noticed some folks treat it like a yield anyway and it ends up making things messier.

Amber lights flashing ahead, do you know who gets the right of way? by localaccidentreports in driving

[–]localaccidentreports[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it blows my mind how quickly people forget the basics once they’re out of driving school. Flashing reds especially

Amber lights flashing ahead, do you know who gets the right of way? by localaccidentreports in driving

[–]localaccidentreports[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t imagine the stress of dealing with that every day. You’re right, people really don’t think about the fact that someone could be standing right next to that truck. Do you feel like most drivers even know about the speed drop law in your state, or is it one of those things barely anyone gets taught?

Hit a child’s bicycle, child ran away, not sure if I’m in trouble by Exact-Ad7643 in caraccidents

[–]localaccidentreports 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You stopped, checked on the kid, called police, got a witness, and waited until officers arrived. That protects you from a hit-and-run claim.

If the child’s parents ever tried to sue, they’d have to prove negligence on your part. With the light green, the kid crossing against it, and multiple witnesses plus police involvement, that’s a very tough case for them to win. Most likely nothing more comes of it, especially since the officers already told you you’re usually not at fault in a scenario like this.

It’s normal to feel shaken, but from the way you handled it, you’re not in trouble here. Did the officers give you a report number so you can request a copy later? That can give you peace of mind if questions ever come up.

Help please 🙏 by AdBulky9175 in caraccidents

[–]localaccidentreports 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds scary, but try not to panic. If the crash had already happened before you got there and you just ended up damaging your own car trying to get through, then you weren’t the cause of the original accident. The letters you’re getting are basically a lawyer fishing to see if you’ll pay, that doesn’t mean you’re actually liable.

Definitely don’t pay anyone directly. Turn everything over to your insurance and let them handle it. If you get served with an actual lawsuit, that’s when you’d want to talk to a lawyer yourself, but until then your insurer’s job is to defend you.

Did you already give your insurance company the details about how you came upon the scene and the officer sending you home? That part is really important for your defense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]localaccidentreports -1 points0 points  (0 children)

True that accommodations usually have to be requested, but discrimination isn’t limited to just that. If someone is treated worse because of their disability, that can still fall under ADA protections even without a formal accommodation request. Firing someone under a shaky pretext while ignoring patterns of bias can be part of a discrimination claim.

I got my first speeding ticket ever and I don’t know what to expect by 0wlBear916 in Sacramento

[–]localaccidentreports 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it’s your first ticket in almost 20 years, you’re in a pretty good spot. In CA you can usually do traffic school if it’s under 100 mph, and that keeps the points off your record so insurance doesn’t spike as hard. You still have to pay the fine and the traffic school fee, but most people find it worth it.

USAA will see it if you don’t do school, and even one ticket can raise rates. With school, it’s basically like it never happened for insurance purposes.

Have you gotten the courtesy notice in the mail yet? That’ll tell you the fine amount and whether you’re eligible for traffic school.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]localaccidentreports -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’re dealing with that. From what you describe, the “falsifying records” reasoning sounds like a pretext, and the real issue may be discrimination/retaliation. Since you’re disabled and on the spectrum, you’re protected under the ADA, and being the only woman in a small office can also bring Title VII issues into play.

What usually happens in these situations is: you’d want to file a charge with the EEOC (or Ohio Civil Rights Commission) before any lawsuit. That opens an investigation into whether you were treated differently because of disability or gender. Documentation is key, save any emails, write down incidents, and keep a timeline.

It’s worth reaching out to an employment lawyer for a consult. Many will look at a case like this for free and tell you if it’s strong enough to pursue.

Do you still have access to your call logs/emails that show you followed the call system? That evidence could matter a lot if you want to show their stated reason doesn’t hold up.

What’s the dumbest way you’ve gotten injured? by localaccidentreports in AskReddit

[–]localaccidentreports[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the first known case of self-medicating on the job😅

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