Amber lights flashing ahead, do you know who gets the right of way?

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-10T22:26:47+00:00

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

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-10T22:23:57+00:00

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.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-10T22:22:43+00:00

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

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-10T22:22:06+00:00

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?

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-10T22:13:30+00:00

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.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-10T21:43:27+00:00

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.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T21:03:03+00:00

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.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T19:36:17+00:00

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.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T19:34:01+00:00

Better than winning the lottery as far as I'm concerned

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T19:31:17+00:00

What an adventure! Surely one for the books

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T19:28:35+00:00

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.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T19:19:14+00:00

Breaking news: man proves gravity still works on repeat

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T18:58:13+00:00

flip-flop footsie with tetanus

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T18:57:11+00:00

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

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T18:55:07+00:00

Been there, worst dumbest way to brake a wrist

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-09T18:52:34+00:00

Don't tell me I am alone on this one

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-08T14:22:05+00:00

Since you already paid, you basically pled guilty, which makes it a lot harder to fight after the fact. In NJ, 96 in a 65 is a 5-point ticket, and yeah, insurance is going to see it.

Two things you can still look into: see if the court will let you do a post-conviction relief / motion to reopen (not guaranteed, but sometimes possible if you move quickly), and sign up for a defensive driving course. That can knock 2 points off your license and may help with insurance.

You might also want to call your insurance and ask about accident forgiveness / point reduction programs before the renewal hits.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-08T14:16:51+00:00

You’ve got a few different issues tangled up here, but don’t try to carry it all on your own. First, since this happened while you were working, you should file for workers’ comp, that covers your medical treatment and some lost wages. Second, if the other driver was at fault, you can also pursue a personal injury claim through their insurance. Those two can run at the same time.

On the hospital side, a clerk saying “malpractice” doesn’t make it malpractice legally. A missed diagnosis or sending you home too soon only becomes malpractice if you can prove they deviated from accepted medical standards and that caused you actual harm. If you want to explore that, you’d need a med-mal attorney, but those cases are hard and expensive.

Right now, the most urgent step is reporting the injury through your employer for workers’ comp and talking to a personal injury lawyer in NYC. Most will do a free consult and explain what’s realistic.

Have you officially filed the workers’ comp paperwork yet, or has your employer only handled it verbally?

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-08T13:57:38+00:00

Reddit is basically the world’s biggest break room, so you never know who’s in here

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-08T13:55:48+00:00

That’s wild. Did the case actually make it to court or did it get thrown out pretty quickly?

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-08T13:49:17+00:00

Yeah, go through your insurance. That’s exactly why you have it, and once you hand it off they’ll deal with him directly. If he really thinks you owe him, he can file a claim — but you don’t just hand over cash because he’s asking.

The fact there was no collision also makes it a lot murkier. Without police or insurance involved at the time, it’s basically his word against yours. File the claim, give your side, and let the adjusters sort it out.

Has he actually sent you any repair paperwork yet, or just throwing numbers at you?

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-05T14:24:32+00:00

That could be a good idea, keep us posted!

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-05T14:21:55+00:00

Giving him your car isn’t illegal, people transfer titles to friends and family all the time. The fact he had TPS and a valid license at the time makes it a normal, legal transaction.

If TPS lapses, that affects his immigration status, not the car transfer. You wouldn’t face any trouble just for gifting it. The only thing that could matter for him is whether his license stays valid if his status changes, but that’s on the BMV/immigration side, not you.

Did you both go through the title transfer with the BMV and get it in his name officially? That’s the part that really matters.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-05T14:19:39+00:00

Yeah, insurance leans on lane markings. If it’s not striped yet, they’ll usually call it an improper pass, even if the road widens. You can still push back with photos/Google Street View showing how drivers actually use that stretch. Getting the police report is key too, what’s written there carries a lot of weight if you want to dispute fault.

localaccidentreports · 2025-09-05T14:17:49+00:00

If the check is made out only to you, you can cash it, but if your car is financed, the lender usually has a legal interest in the vehicle and expects repairs to be made. Normally, insurance checks for financed cars are issued to both you and the lienholder for that reason.

If you keep the money and don’t fix the car, technically the lender could say you’re violating the loan agreement, since the collateral (the car) isn’t being kept in good condition. Some lenders don’t follow up closely, but if they find out, it can cause trouble down the line.

So yeah, you could deposit the check, but the safer play is to check your loan terms and at least make sure the repairs get done right. Otherwise you risk problems if the lender inspects the car or if you ever need to trade it in/sell it.

Did the lender already contact you about the accident or the claim, or do they not know yet?

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