Muscle memory
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I appreciate your comment and understanding. It's really my fault for trying to write a concise summary while I'm in line at the grocer.
Next time I'll make sure I'll just wait until I'm back on my PC or keep my mouth shut.
At the end of the day, whether or not you're at fault or not, and whether or not you acknowledge as much, doesn't really matter nearly as much as the fact that you're a safer driver today. That's what actually matters.
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I had an ambulance driving the wrong direction twice already, i keep looking both ways, thank you
Cops around here do it all the time.
There’s a one way at the end of my block, and I see at least 2 cops a week go down it the wrong way with no lights or sirens.
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You never know if someone will be going wrong way down a one way street
I have done this
I had my license maybe a year, and i had gotten lost downtown at night.
I came to a T intersection, with a one way road, but couldn't figure out which direction to go. I panicked and picked a direction
I only realized when i saw a row of headlights heading my way
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You never know if someone will be going wrong way down a one way street
I've had this happen 10+ times in my life, so always look both ways.
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I always do this because I have gone down too many one way streets and found someone else going the wrong way. It's not uncommon
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I've seen my fair share of people driving the wrong way on one-way roads. Can't rely on people following the rules.
Rules are meant to be broken
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The anecdote my dad always told me was being smart is knowing it's a one way street, being wise is looking both ways anyways
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These events happened over the course of two weeks. I didn't think I'd be scrutinized this much over sharing my experience.
Crashed into a cyclist while I was going 5 or 10 mph. No idea how fast she was going but I looked right and didn't see anyone. Then left and rolled forward. Then bent her front tire and she dismounted. My car got up to her front axle.
I immediately got out. Apologized. Asked if she was OK. Offered to call ambulance, taxi or friend. She was upset (rightfully so) but we exchanged info and I gave her my insurance. She turned down my offer to call anyone for assistance or give her a ride to her destination.
I opened a claim with my insurance immediately. Gave my statement. Told them idk what she wants to do but I'm covering my bases.
I called her 3 days later. Asked how she was doing. She said she was a little sore but fine. Didn't go to the hospital. I told her I opened a claim and got a PIP if she needs medical attention. She reassured she was physically fine. I offered $200 to repair/replace the bicycle and she accepted. I told her I'd reach out to schedule it later andy insurance was going to call her for a statement. She agreed.
Told my family about the crash. Glad she was OK. Family warned me to be careful she doesn't continue the claim after getting cash. This is maybe a week later. I consulted a lawyer and they said a letter with XYZ would cover me legally. I also happened to run into a cop at a coffee shop and asked him his opinion. He said it was hard to say but from his perspective I wasn't at fault.
I scheduled a meet up a week after the accident. Set the location near her at a bank. Safe public place. Presented her with the money order and waiver of liability. She initially didn't want to sign so I explained my side.
It's just to cover me so she doesn't continue the insurance claim or sue me after the payment. If she's concerned about anything long term she can continue with the insurance claim or take a payment now with a waiver and we go our separate ways. She wasn't happy with signing a waiver but wanted this behind her so she signed (notorized by the bank) and took the payment.
I really didn't want to say all that because it's a wall of text but being downvoted and attacked for sharing my experience is going to remind me to keep my damn mouth shut.
Edit: grammar
This detail is way more sympathetic than your first account.
Don't be too surprised people didn't like you running into a cyclist and paying them off.
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This detail is way more sympathetic than your first account.
Don't be too surprised people didn't like you running into a cyclist and paying them off.
Yeah it's completely valid once I reread my inital comment. I was running errands nonstop and did get why people were so upset.
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I live on a one way street. the amount of times people go the wrong way is too high.
