[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by beamer2001

n1smo:

I have been reading your posts on E90post.com and all i can say is that you are a real douchebag. You are the type of person that I just want to beat the crap out of in real life. You think you know everything and you think your opinion is the word of God. Actually, you think you ARE God. This poor guy doesnt need you coming in hear to criticize him. That is only reason you ever do chime in actually. To criticize whoever is posting and to point out and impose your own Godly opinions on everyone. I have been browsing this site for almost an year now and your comments on this topic finally made me angry enough to create my own account just to let you know that there is no other single member on E90post.com that irritates me as much as you do. Thank you.


On a related note:
akhbhaat:
I really enjoy reading your posts. They are not only very insightful but also full of wit. You know your stuff.

Welcome, officially, to E90post.com!

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

[sunchild]

Originally Posted by n1smo

I seriously doubt you would kick my ass in real life considering you have to create a new account just to make this post. LOL

hahahahahahaha



and logan, i feel your pain.

[BLUE LABEL]

pretty much agree with most of the sentiments already stated,but what were you thinking trying to box this guy in? Seriously? Its like having a "ride me" sign on your back in prison.
Ive been in those situations myself and best thing is to get out of the idiots way and report him. The next fastest car upahead would yield to him and hopefully a little later his ass gets nailed by a trooper. Im glad you're okay and didnt suffer any injuries but consider yourself lucky- pepper spray against a 45 ?????
Think before you Act- and next time play it safe.

[ON325i]

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Then, here's where things get ugly: traffic is zooming by and this kid gets out of his car. With his black curly hair and scruffy appearance he proceeds to walk towards my car with his shoulders tucked back, basically looking like he's set on kicking my ass. I had no idea whether this guy was going to get up to my car window, pull a .45 out of his shorts and pop a round through the window or whatever.

This speaks volume.

[ON325i]

Originally Posted by n1smo

I seriously doubt you would kick my ass in real life considering you have to create a new account just to make this post. LOL I'm flattered that you look at me as a god but I assure you that I am not. Keep reading my posts, I look forward to irritating you some more.. hahahhahaa

P.S. There is an "Ignore" function, retard.

LOL, consider you conclude he is afraid by making the assumption he is making an alt account, it just shows how 1-way-street thinking you are. hahahahah

good job.

[ON325i]

bmwexecutive, be thankful you survived the chase, the possibility you got shot, and the impact with the F-150. I would also think that you did the world a great deal of goodness by just reporting the recklessness of the kid and let the authorities do what they are trained to do. gl on the insurance and your health

[ON325i]

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Either one of those situations definitely would have left my ego in a happy state. Too bad life doesn't have any do-overs and I'm definitely not going to try and provoke a situation like this again just so I can do one of the above.

I think he was just coming out to admire the e90's stunning braking power. so you should show him the e90's stunning acceleration (and windshield rigidity) too. so I second option #1.

[krafty04]

This is a long post. I read the whole thing now I'm late for lunch.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by coreslogic

bmwexecutive, be thankful you survived the chase, the possibility you got shot, and the impact with the F-150. I would also think that you did the world a great deal of goodness by just reporting the recklessness of the kid and let the authorities do what they are trained to do. gl on the insurance and your health

Thanks, man. Yeah, don't worry. This kid is dead meat. When he drove away, guarenteed he was thinking about how macho he was because I got scared, tried to run away and crashed into another car. In fact, he was probably laughing about it all the way home, figuring how he showed my ass. Only, he messed with the wrong guy and I'll be the last one laughing.

See, until you really piss me off, I'm not very confrontational, but now I'm pissed and this guy will feel the brunt of the legal system. People like n1smo can call me names and stand on their heads, but I am hiring a lawyer and going to work on this guy in court. At the bare minimum, he will have to cover the damages to both cars plus pay me some kind of a fee in the civil suit I'll be filing. What I'm hoping is that this kid will also get a suspended license and possibly probation. Not to mention, his insurance company may cancel him. I'm going to make this kid seriously regret tailgating me that day. He might even be in for an ass whopin' from his father.

Don't worry, everyone. This is just the beginning.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by n1smo

YOU need to sit back and read what you wrote. YOU are the one who initiated the "Road Rage". YOU thought the driver of the SUV behind you was tailgating you. YOU therefore decided to block him in when he attempted to pass you. Now, the driver of the SUV decided to play your game. Made you pee in your pants and get in an accident. YOU then come in here looking for condolence. Which leads me to think YOU don’t have many friends outside of e90post.com. YOU are the problem on the road. And now you are showing everybody YOU are also what is wrong with our legal system. Yes, the law is supposed to protect the weak. But I have no sympathy for the weak pretending to be strong when hiding behind 1.5 tons of steel and then crashes his car when he gets called out. Good luck in court.

You are so very cool. I wish I could be like you some day. Your post isn't even worth a response beyond this one.

[s4iscool]

this is all a bit melodramatic dont you think?

[kuthair]

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

You do realize he left the scene of an accident, don't you? If I recall, that's a misdemeanor crime, which has a maximum punishment of up to 12 months in jail. Did you forget about that? And, as the police officer explained to me, it doesn't even matter that I ran into the F150. It was ultimately caused by the black SUV that kid was driving who fled. This will be pinned on him. Trust me, the police officier who assisted me told me most everything I needed to know, including that I have a possibility of being able to sue him. The cop booked the report under Road Rage, which clears me of any wrongdoing (my not getting a ticket reaffirms that), and put out an APB on the kid. At the time, he said they had 5 units scanning the nearby streets for his car. I imagine by the time I wake up tomorrow I'll be getting a call from the Clearwater Police department saying that I need to come in to identify this guy.

Also, the kid being charged with Reckless Endangerment/Reckless Driving is also still on the table, which can be a felony and means his license will be suspended. I'm not sure how that will play out. Bottom line is, like I said, I will be getting the last laugh because I have the support of the justice system; he doesn't. Whatever he ends up getting charged for, I'll let you guys know, but the cop said there's no question he'll be hit with "leaving the scene of an accident."

It's really surprising but in my experience most traffic cops don't know the law past normal everyday traffic violations. So, I would take what the police officer told you with a grain of salt.

You say the guy in the black suv left the scene of an accident. He wasn't involved in the accident. Would you expect everyone who was around when you hit the F150 to stop and wait for the police to show up. My guess is the insurance co of the guy that you hit is gonna go after your insurance to fix his car. He may not have your insurance info now, but he will after he gets the police report.

BTW, he's not gonna be charged with reckless endangerment/driving unless a cop witnesses him doing so. Sorry, it doesn't matter how many witnesses you have seeing him weave in and out of traffic but it's just not gonna happen.

And now you want to sue this guy for 10k? Why not 50k or 100k? It seems to me like right now, your the only one with any Rage. Sorry, but I have little sympathy for you. Sorry this happened and I hope everything turns out OK for the guy driving the F150.

[Got f1?]

Originally Posted by spydrz

You shouldn't have to pay your deductible.

Wow, sorry to hear this!!

Anytime you use collision coverage, you deductible applies. You are at fault since you pulled in front of the truck. Even if you are not at fault, using your coverage, the collision deductible will apply.

[Glacked]

Yes, the law is supposed to protect the weak.

No, the law is there to protect everyone.

A little devil's advocate of my own. If you boil out the venting nature of the incident into a bare-boned timeline, I think it would be difficult to find fault with the OP. Yes, he made some questionable decisions - but hardly anything illegal. Maybe speeding to close the gap and possibly following too close in the attempt at preventing the pass - all would need to be prosecuted with a witness capable of determining beyond a reasonsable doubt that he, in fact, did such. I think in the end he showed that he did NOT prevent the pass - which would kill any claim by the listed offender as a victim.

We also must question the intent. The OPs intent was what? And what was the offenders? Therein lies the issue.

All these monday morning QBs here... I say leave it to the professionals.

Glad you went home safe.

BTW, he's not gonna be charged with reckless endangerment/driving unless a cop witnesses him doing so.

That might be how it goes in your area, not mine. We assist our citizens in issuing tickets against reckless drivers. They sign the deposition(s). We just investigate and assist with things like photo lineups, etc.

[BK]

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

OK, here's what I'll be doing today, Monday, March 26th:

1. Call up the parts department of my BMW dealership and order the following parts

1 – You are jumping the gun. Wait until you hear from your insurance company. Don't go spending money yet.

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

2. Go see an independant adjuster who works at the BMW Collison Center where I'll be getting my car repaired and see how much he estimates all the damages will cost to fix. This way, I can argue over the price the Field Examiner gives on Tuesday (who's with my insurance company) if he deems the price to be much lower than that of the independant adjuster. I should also get to find out later today how close the repairs will come to my estimated $3,800.

2 – Frankly, that seems like a waste of time, but if it will give you peace of mind, I suppose you can do it. The insurance company has to fix your car to the shape it was in before the accident. If they don't, then you can complain.

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

3. Should speak with my insurance adjuster today. Will be interesting to see what he says.

3 – Most important step of the day.

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

4. I'm thinking I'll get a call from the Police Department today asking to come in in order to look at some pictures and identify this guy. This shall be most interesting of all.

4 – GL with that, but be prepared to be disappointed by the fact that (1) it is unlikely you will get this call, and (2) even if you do, it is unlikely he will be prosecuted. Not because the kid wasn't in the wrong, but because a prosecutor will see this as too much trouble for an uncertain win and a relatively minor crime. In the end, this is probably one of those frustrating, unfair situations that you will have to learn to accept and move on.

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

5. I'll be getting in touch with some lawyers today to get advice as far as filing a civil suit against this kid goes.

5 – Second-best idea of the day. Again, although I very much sympathize with you, you should prepare to be disappointed. Unfortunately, I suspect this will be more trouble for any lawyer than the case is worth.

You had one of those crappy days that really should not happen to nice people. You will work it out with your insurance company, fix your car, move on, recognize that life is unfair sometimes, and let idiot drivers just go around you next time.

I am sorry this happened to you and your beautiful car! Best of luck and keep us posted.

[RichP]

Originally Posted by s4iscool

this is all a bit melodramatic dont you think?

+1

-Be grateful the guy didnt shoot you.

-Be grateful you didnt rear-end the black SUV or you DEFINITELY would have been at fault.

-Claim it on your insurance, get the car fixed, and consider it a lesson learned.

DONT GO THINKING YOU CAN SUE. You are only wasting your time and money, and if that guy in the black SUV really is crazy, AND you attempt to sue him, he WILL come to your house with a GUN.

And please, understand in your situation, I probably would have made the exact same decisions, from provoking the guy a little, and trying to get the hell out. However, its over and done, let it go now.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by kuthair

BTW, he's not gonna be charged with reckless endangerment/driving unless a cop witnesses him doing so. Sorry, it doesn't matter how many witnesses you have seeing him weave in and out of traffic but it's just not gonna happen.

Let me ask you something: are you a lawyer? Unless you can answer yes to that question, what makes you think you know?

And actually, a cop might have witnessed him tailgating me because 1,000 feet before the accident there was a cop in the next lane. I slowed down to try to get his attention but after about 5 seconds he turned off. So maybe, just maybe, this cop saw it happening, I can locate the cop (maybe he will speak up after hearing of this incident, if he does), and he can attest to it. Also, I don't buy for a second you statement about "no matter how many witnesses you have seeing him weave in and out of traffic but it's just not gonna happen." A lawyer will decide that.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by Got f1?

Anytime you use collision coverage, you deductible applies. You are at fault since you pulled in front of the truck. Even if you are not at fault, using your coverage, the collision deductible will apply.

Wrong. It's amazing how many people on here think they are experts.

Indeed I will have to initally pay my deductable, but I will get it back within a month as it will be paid by the other guy's insurance. And no, I am not at fault. The kid in the SUV that fled is at fault for causing the accident.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by BK

4 – GL with that, but be prepared to be disappointed by the fact that (1) it is unlikely you will get this call, and (2) even if you do, it is unlikely he will be prosecuted. Not because the kid wasn't in the wrong, but because a prosecutor will see this as too much trouble for an uncertain win and a relatively minor crime. In the end, this is probably one of those frustrating, unfair situations that you will have to learn to accept and move on.

If the police do not prosecute him, I will. That's a promise.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by RichP

+1

-Be grateful the guy didnt shoot you.

-Be grateful you didnt rear-end the black SUV or you DEFINITELY would have been at fault.

-Claim it on your insurance, get the car fixed, and consider it a lesson learned.

DONT GO THINKING YOU CAN SUE. You are only wasting your time and money, and if that guy in the black SUV really is crazy, AND you attempt to sue him, he WILL come to your house with a GUN.

And please, understand in your situation, I probably would have made the exact same decisions, from provoking the guy a little, and trying to get the hell out. However, its over and done, let it go now.

Thanks for your comments. But, if the guy is that crazy and comes to my house, realize I have a gun, too. In fact, several guns and a couple fully automatic rifles, including an M16. With, don't ask me why, but a stash of over a thousand rounds of ammo. The guy would loose his life if he broke into my house. Plain and simple. Might have to call in a contractor to plug bullet holes in the walls though.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by Glacked

No, the law is there to protect everyone.

A little devil's advocate of my own. If you boil out the venting nature of the incident into a bare-boned timeline, I think it would be difficult to find fault with the OP. Yes, he made some questionable decisions - but hardly anything illegal. Maybe speeding to close the gap and possibly following too close in the attempt at preventing the pass - all would need to be prosecuted with a witness capable of determining beyond a reasonsable doubt that he, in fact, did such. I think in the end he showed that he did NOT prevent the pass - which would kill any claim by the listed offender as a victim.

We also must question the intent. The OPs intent was what? And what was the offenders? Therein lies the issue.

All these monday morning QBs here... I say leave it to the professionals.

Glad you went home safe.



That might be how it goes in your area, not mine. We assist our citizens in issuing tickets against reckless drivers. They sign the deposition(s). We just investigate and assist with things like photo lineups, etc.

Thanks for the post. Appreciate the info. Are you a police officer? Your last comment makes me think so.

[poiney]

I guess the facts will become clearer after court. In the mean time, from what I surmise, I'd feel safer driving if neither drivers were on the road.