By gurding - 21/06/2015 04:57 - Australia - Burwood
gurding tells us more.
Oh wow, didn't think this'd get posted... thanks so much for all the support guys! (OP here) Bit of follow up, this happened a few nights ago actually, I was driving through a residential area (lots of trees lining the road). The guy was a teenager, he was doing a 'stunt' while his mates filmed. He ran out from behind a tree, I didn't have enough time to stop completely, but I braked and swerved on instinct. He clipped his leg on the front bumper and rolled over my car, and his friends all bailed. I called the ambulance straight away, they took him to hospital with a broken leg and concussion (he was lucky it was just that). My car isn't in great condition either, he managed to leave a solid dent in my bonnet and crush my windscreen. To be honest, I'm just happy I didn't kill him, but the problem is that laws around here are VERY strict when it comes to these kinds of accidents, so unless I can prove that he was at fault, benefit of the doubt goes towards him if his parents decide to sue. The police who came to the scene were very sympathetic, but there's not much they can do. They're trying to find out who the guy's friends were, so hopefully they get that video evidence. Thanks once again for the support, and I'll give you all an update soon!
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I tried that before...well the car was at a standstill...and wasn't in a working position...he better pay for a new windshield if needed which I believe is probably true
10 pts!
Hopefully he got hit hard enough that he won't try it again.
Well now he's gonna make the payments
Guessing you now have to prove it's his fault and not yours. Technically that asshat could sue you if there were no witnesses. That really sucks.
All bets, taking all bets! I put 100$ on the car-jumper attempting a lawsuit! Taking all bets!
Poor car...
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CARKOUR!
He deserves it. You don't. I hope you and your car are fine OP!