This is how some of the 1% remain the 1%....net worth, lawyers and intimidation!
On a more appropriate topic for this forum:
I see it is "Drive a British car week". As my wife's British/German Mini is in
the shop getting fixed, I will be out in the reliable (watch me eat my words)
MGA daily.
Cheers,
Mark
Mark Darley
markdarley@mac.com
Office: 415 381 5452
On May 30, 2012, at 1:12 PM, Don wrote:
> Guys,
>
> Thanks for advice, which I passed on to her. No one knows of a car for her,
> so far though.
>
> I think many people believe that the system will work, and that justice
> prevails, and the good guy (or gal) wins. Having been involved with a
> lawsuit myself, I now know that Perry Mason on TV was fantasy stories that
> make us all feel good about how our system handles good vs. bad, right vs.
> wrong and so on.
>
> Here is the reply I got from her as to why she chooses to not pursue the
> matter through legal channels:
>
>
> The CHP report has gone to the D.A.'s office in Napa. I am waiting to see
> if he will be charged for a felony hit and run since I was injured.
>
> He is rich and has lawyers, the CHP have told me. Secondly, I have contacted
> the DMV and sent them a copy of the CHP report and a letter from his
> insurance stating he had no coverage at time of accident.
> This is a one year suspension of his license in the state of CA; I am staying
> on
> top of the DMV.
>
> "Everyone" has a "good" lawyer. I have used P.I. lawyers in the past
> for a car accident, they all are on contingency at 33% plus expenses and the
> "expenses" can be another 33% plus three years of depositions and litigation.
> If I lose, since this man has rich lawyers, I have to pay all his legal fees
> and
> go bankrupt. Plus, all injuries from previous lawsuits are admitted into
> evidence if I have another lawsuit.
>
> My focus is to get a car and move on. Thank you for your help. .
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