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» Coming to terms with a road accident that was my fault (caused serious injury)
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post 1614439981 08-24-2020, 04:26 AM
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You made a mistake man, you're only human. Hella compassionate for caring about the bloke though, hope everything goes swell for you brah
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post 1614440121 08-24-2020, 04:29 AM
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Loss of license x 100%

Likely looking at some Srs chit due to “negligent driving”

Soz brah.

“Delving on sorrow increases it two fold”

It is what it is. Just cooperate with everything. Get a lawyer.
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post 1614440221 08-24-2020, 04:32 AM
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Learn from it and move on. It wasn't intentional and it's good you've taken responsibility.

It's easily done when you've spent your life driving on the opposite side (i wouldn't expect American brahs to understand), i've driven on the wrong side of the road for very short periods while driving in Europe before, but it was late at night and didn't result in an accident before correcting myself, but i haven't done it since. Taking responsibility, and learning a lesson from this mistake is the most important thing to allow you to properly move forward

As harsh as it sounds, i'd urge you strongly avoid contacting him directly in ANY capacity. If he does decide to take things to court, trying to pay him in private will just look worse for you. Just let the insurance companies handle the legal side of things - that's their job, if he believes he's entitled to compensation then he can take the proper route. You don't know what kind of person he is, and he could very well be looking to capitalize on this to the maximum extent possible even at your expense, no matter how 'nice' you are.
Originally Posted By wincel
You should pay him and also keep in touch and try to support how you can. Be a good person and show you are sincere.
This is how you end up with people walking all over you in life.

You've taken responsibility, and there's a proper legal route he can take if he wants a payout. Let your insurers handle this.. don't put yourself in a more compromising position than you're already in.
post 1614440771 08-24-2020, 04:46 AM
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You're a good person, that's why you feel guilty. Please God the driver makes a full recovery. Insurance will take care of the compensation better than you can brah. It's a nice gesture but not necessary. It's just down to time to get over this, don't over think it. It was a mistake, you are remorseful, slowly move on from it, because life is short.
I had a moment last week driving where I was overconfident and not focused, thank God nothing happened but it's a wake-up call. We take driving for granted, especially when you've been driving so long.
post 1614441021 08-24-2020, 04:55 AM
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That's awful, but glad the other driver survived the accident. Hope his outcome turns out for the best. It's nice that your wish the best for the other drivers obviously.

As others mention too, best to protect yourself legally in such a situation. I'm in America, so the situation can be different here from how such cases are handled in the UK, but best to keep all documentation of what has happened, and talk with an attorney if you have not already.
post 1614445881 08-24-2020, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted By expert701
Fuk off back to reddit twink
U mad bra? Stay mad. You cawk gobblin *******.
post 1614451161 08-24-2020, 08:13 AM
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You sound like you have a good heart to be so worried about the other driver. Having said that, under no circumstances should you contact him privately about the matter, let alone giving him extra money from yourself personally. Those are issues for insurance/the courts to handle. Also, seek legal advice for yourself. Mistakes happen, and it sucks that the guy in your case got hurt. Hopefully his recovery goes well. Having said all that, never underestimate peoples' potential ability to take advantage of you in these types of situations.

When I was a dum teenager, I once backed into a guy in a parking lot. It was low speed, no one got hurt, and minimal damage done in a private parking lot so cops weren't called over it. The guy offered to keep insurance out of it, which I thought was a kind gesture to avoid racking up an accident on my record. Next thing I know, the guy starts calling me up saying he thinks his neck hurts suddenly and he wants me to pay off a bunch of medical bills as well as the paint touch up on his car. I told him then and there I was done trying to handle it without insurance and that we'd just let insurance handle it, and that I'd just take the hit on my insurance. My insurance indeed paid for his car repair, but they laughed their anguses off at his bs medical claims that had nothing to do with anything.

My point is, people can and often will F with you when they have the opportunity. You contacting/paying this guy in private will look terrible for you if he decides to take you to court for an additional pay day besides what the insurance companies work out.
post 1614453631 08-24-2020, 08:48 AM
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Dont sweat it OP, an honest mistake.

A- fuk off to all of the doom and gloom lefties ITT trying to scare you more than you already are, fuking *******s.

B- double fuk looking for legal advice on reddit lmaooooooooo youd have to be a fool


Everything will be fine OP
post 1614454101 08-24-2020, 08:55 AM
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Been in a situation kinda like that. It's been over 10 years and it bothers me from time to time.

Only tip I can give you is try not to think about it.

It does get better
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post 1614549731 08-25-2020, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted By knightofday
Dont sweat it OP, an honest mistake.

A- fuk off to all of the doom and gloom lefties ITT trying to scare you more than you already are, fuking *******s.

B- double fuk looking for legal advice on reddit lmaooooooooo youd have to be a fool


Everything will be fine OP
OP ignore this post 100%.

This blatant ignoramous "believes" driving a 40T HGV up the wrong way at speed and causing another motorist to be airlifted to hospital is a minor thing - just like in california, where he resides. The biggest cuckstain place on this Earth. Never take any advice from a californian.

Listen to me and not this idiot.




Reddit legal advice is a legit sub in a sea of cuck-filled dystopia and gives pointers on where to go and what to do/not to do. Never listen to some inbred moron on this site who says it will be ok when you fukin know deep down it aint.
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