chedlin 0 #101 July 7, 2015 Andy is the lawyer, not me, but I think you would have to go after them for the ENTIRE damages, not just the uninsured losses. Your insurance company probably has dibs on any partial settlement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #102 July 7, 2015 Yes; my answer really wasn't complete without discussing subrogation, was it? I got so focused on John's small claims issue that I forgot to mention the subrogation angle, so thanks for the reminder. I'll fill-in that additional info now. To John Mitchell: Reach out to your insurance company and see if they intend to pursue subrogation (recovery from the other driver of the claim they paid to you). If so, you have to cooperate with it, but in most states (I didn't research WA state) your ins co also has to pursue the entire claim, and then if it recovers, it pays you the amount you lost on the deductible. Warning: your policy prohibits you from taking any action that might compromise your ins co's subrogation rights, so check with your ins co first before filing suit; and if you do file suit, you may need to file for the entire amount of damages; then if you win more than your deductible, that overage has to be turned over to your ins co. In other words, don't file in small claims court for just the $1500 deductible until/unless your ins co expressly authorizes you to do so in writing, in response to a letter from you explaining your situation and asking them for their advice and approvals. (Or, just turn the matter over to a WA lawyer and let him/her communicate with your ins co.) Coordinate anything/everything you do closely with your ins co - in advance! - to avoid running afoul of your duties under the policy. The last thing you want is to (ironically) get sued by your own ins co because they think you screwed up their subrogation claim against the other driver. If that's still clear as mud, consult with a WA lawyer. Our babies need new shoes, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #103 July 8, 2015 I actually have have a home damage case I'd like to collect on, not an auto accident, but I think your advice holds. I don't think my insurance company intends to pursue it, but I'll check with them first. Personally, I'm out $1000 in deductibles plus time and mileage. The latter two I'd be glad to drop, but $1K is a fair amount of jumps and beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #104 July 8, 2015 The Clear Creek Courant is the local paper of Clear Creek County: http://www.clearcreekcourant.com/content/motorcyclists-video-lands-suv-driver-souvenir-summons"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #105 July 8, 2015 You need to post the video link in the comments, Mr Celebrity... ;-)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #106 July 8, 2015 RemsterYou need to post the video link in the comments, Mr Celebrity... ;-) When I talked to the reporter, she was needing to check with their attorney dept about posting the link. I suspect because the video showed the guy, and the description has the docket number and link to look it up his name, their attorney advised against it."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #107 August 6, 2015 DSE The Replay Prime is a tad better for this, and it can be configured to start/stop when you start/stop the bike (used by LEO). www.replayxd.com It's what I use on my bike too, but don't have it configured for auto/on/off The Replay Prime X is working pretty good, but I need to adjust the audio gain a bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-JuKeO23wMJust submitted this to my local PD."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #108 August 6, 2015 Pff, I quit counting how many times I've almost been killed biking to word downtown every day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #109 August 7, 2015 I love when fucktards get what they deserve! I have a dashcam in my car. If i ever do catch anything i need to submit as evidence, i have a feeling i'll be made fun of for the music i'm listening to... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #110 August 7, 2015 ryoder ***The Replay Prime is a tad better for this, and it can be configured to start/stop when you start/stop the bike (used by LEO). www.replayxd.com It's what I use on my bike too, but don't have it configured for auto/on/off The Replay Prime X is working pretty good, but I need to adjust the audio gain a bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-JuKeO23wMJust submitted this to my local PD. Quote "You better be sorry" or what, you'll beat him up, you'll lecture him until he breaks down in tears. You'll let him know you've got a camera and you're not afraid to use it? YOU BETTER BEYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #111 September 24, 2015 ryoderThe Clear Creek Courant is the local paper of Clear Creek County: http://www.clearcreekcourant.com/content/motorcyclists-video-lands-suv-driver-souvenir-summons Anything ever happen with this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #112 September 24, 2015 headoverheels***The Clear Creek Courant is the local paper of Clear Creek County: http://www.clearcreekcourant.com/content/motorcyclists-video-lands-suv-driver-souvenir-summons Anything ever happen with this? Arraignment rescheduled to Oct 20, 2015."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #113 September 27, 2015 As an avid biker.... thanks. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #114 September 28, 2015 ryoder******The Clear Creek Courant is the local paper of Clear Creek County: http://www.clearcreekcourant.com/content/motorcyclists-video-lands-suv-driver-souvenir-summons Anything ever happen with this? Arraignment rescheduled to Oct 20, 2015. Now if only people had cameras when they jump out of planes.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #115 September 28, 2015 Oh, this is a beaut! Yesterday I was buzzed within inches by a car while I was cycling. Today I submitted it to the Close Call Database. Video and description here: http://closecalldatabase.com/incident/show-detail/331/ A couple hours later got a response from the site owner, including: "Did you notice that his mirror is already folded in?" I had not noticed that, but he is right. This asshole *plans* for buzzing cyclists!ETA Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF8tJC7LBnM I didn't realize the CCDB required a login. Closeup of mirror attached. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #116 September 28, 2015 I can see the tag easily in the video... 915 XXG Right?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #117 September 28, 2015 BillyVanceI can see the tag easily in the video... 915 XXG Right? Right. The original video is a HELL of a lot sharper than it is after Youtube mangles...errr...*processes* it. I included the details in the full description on Youtube."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,902 #118 September 28, 2015 Quote"Did you notice that his mirror is already folded in?" I had not noticed that, but he is right. This asshole *plans* for buzzing cyclists!Mad It probably got folded in from striking another cyclist before you.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #119 September 29, 2015 I will never understand the anger that prompts some cage drivers to *intentionally* almost KILL YOU just because you are on a bike... "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #120 October 19, 2015 Update on the case: The arraignment originally scheduled for Sept, was rescheduled for Oct, and when I checked last week, it is now rescheduled for Dec 1, and instead of "arraignment", it is now shown as "pre-trial conference". I called the court office to ask what this meant, and apparently he has hired a lawyer. At least it is good to know it is costing him money."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronhend 0 #121 October 19, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kysNulNqfs This is a motorcycle event but just proves the value of having a camera. I guess this guy just didn't like the idea of someone passing him on a double yellow line. RonATP B-727 B767-757 CFI-II Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #122 October 19, 2015 That asshole should get two counts of attempted murder. And he better never have a drivers license again, but hopefully will be in a place he couldn't use one anyway. BTW I am adding mounts to my motorcycle and bicycle for a rear-facing camera. (Car already has one). I've had assholes deliberately swerve within inches of the bicycle about 4 times this year, and it is hard to prove it was deliberate with only the forward camera. A rear camera will show the swerve."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #123 October 19, 2015 ryoder I've had assholes deliberately swerve within inches of the bicycle about 4 times this year, and it is hard to prove it was deliberate with only the forward camera. A rear camera will show the swerve. I hope you can send an @$$hole or two to jail for that, and that it makes national news. WTF is wrong with drivers that they would do that? My old neighborhood had a great bike trail, physically separated from car traffic. My new neighborhood has bike lines painted on the side of the road. I spend much time cruising on the empty sidewalks because of idiot drivers like those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,380 #124 October 19, 2015 Odd thing is I've been cycling 4000-5000 miles/year living in the same area for the last 15 years, and I don't recall ever having idiots buzz me within inches until this year. In past years I've been harassed by hicks a few times in the mtn canyons, but never deliberately endangered by them."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #125 October 19, 2015 ryoder Odd thing is I've been cycling 4000-5000 miles/year living in the same area for the last 15 years, and I don't recall ever having idiots buzz me within inches until this year. In past years I've been harassed by hicks a few times in the mtn canyons, but never deliberately endangered by them. Maybe they are getting to know you.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
