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#202203 - 17/03/03 01:24 PM
Drunk Driver Hit My Nephew
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Last Thursday aboyt 11 pm my 26 yo nephew was coming home from work and was hit by a drunk driver. He lives in Newmarket Maryland. They had to cut him out with the jaws-of-life and airlifted him to a trauma center. He was touch-and-go for a day or so but appears now that while he'll live, he may never be the same again. Here's what really pisses me off: the drunk driver was a police officer who had hit a pedestrian 5 years ago making him a paraplegic. The drunk cop only got a broken arm in this crash. My nephew had compound fractures of both thighs (tibia's?), a broken arm and a broken shoulder along with some areas on the CAT scan in his brain they are worried about. He now has steel rods in each leg and a steel plate in his arm. He was unconscious for a large amount of time and was on a ventilator. He was driving his late grandfathers '95 Hyundai with 140,000 miles which had an airbag warning light telling him to recharge the airbag. Apparently it did deploy and saved his life. My sister sent me some pictures... they tell the whole story. His wedding is scheduled for August 2003 too! Arggggggggghhhhhhhh!!! Hyundai Crash
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#202204 - 17/03/03 01:38 PM
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I am sorry to hear that. We will be thinking about you. It will get better.
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#202206 - 17/03/03 02:41 PM
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That really sucks. I was hit head on by in uninsurred drunk driver 2.5 years ago. I'm 'ok'despite being the driver, but my parents are mentally and physically handicapped now. Recovery is a long process. Hope everything works out for ya.
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#202207 - 17/03/03 03:05 PM
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Loc: Missouri
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as being a police officer - i totally disagree with anyone being on a department that has been charged with such, but around here you usually are not hired with a dwi/dui on your driving record. i hope all goes well with your nephew and things can get back to somewhat normal.
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#202208 - 17/03/03 03:37 PM
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I hope he has a speedy recovery. How the hell is a past DUI offender still allowed to be a cop in the first place? Don't even hesitate. As soon as posssible, find a good lawyer and sue the f**k out of his stupid ass. He's changed your nephews life forever probably and he deserves to never drive a motor vehicle again. Much less wear a badge or carry a gun. My wife still suffers because some drunk-ass stupid kid slammed into us. They don't want to operate, but she's finished doing alot of the things we loved to do like diving and caving.
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#202209 - 18/03/03 05:33 AM
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Those pictures are very frightening. I hope he recovers quick, and can be back to normal soon and will be able to enjoy his wedding.
The thigh bones he broke are the femurs, and if they treat them the same for bilateral as they would for unilateral (ie, reaming and rodding them), they should be healed up very soon, and hopefully he'll be walking around before you know it!
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#202211 - 18/03/03 06:19 AM
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man, that's always rough to hear. The physical damage is done, but hopefully he doesn't get too traumatized from it. To me, the persons mentality is the biggest thing to worry about. Hope everything goes well. Some people will call me an ass, but this is just another reason I always call police when I see drunk drivers.
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#202212 - 18/03/03 06:29 AM
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I'm very sorry to hear of the event that has over shadowed your family. Four months until the wedding is a lot of time for healing. My thoughts and prayers are with your nephew. Please keep us posted Hunter.
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#202214 - 18/03/03 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by i8a4re: man, that's always rough to hear. The physical damage is done, but hopefully he doesn't get too traumatized from it. To me, the persons mentality is the biggest thing to worry about. Hope everything goes well. Some people will call me an ass, but this is just another reason I always call police when I see drunk drivers. Nah man your not an ass,,cause I call the police if I see one as well..
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#202215 - 18/03/03 08:45 AM
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Once again, proof that I have waaaaay more reason to fear for my life from fellow Americans on a daily basis than I will from just about any other entity in this world . . . I'm sorry for the anguish your family is going through. I was hit by a drunk who ended up pushing me into the back of an off-duty police officer. I wasn't injured that much. Thankfully, I was wearing my seatbelt, and the trunk of my (then) new car absorbed a great deal of the impact. I still get sore on stormy days, but I walked home from the accident . . . I think you should sue the officer and the police department. Obviously, there isn't enough pressure on some police departments if there are officers with DUI convictions still carrying badges . . . maybe it'll take a little ol' lawsuit to get some people to realize that drunk driving kills, indiscriminately. I wouldn't bet on it, though . . .
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#202216 - 18/03/03 09:10 AM
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Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck I am sorry to hear about your nephew man, that accident looked horrible. Here's to his full and speedy recovery. As for that driver, I hope you sue his ass into the poor house so he can't afford to drive ever again. While you're at it, take down his department for letting him stay on the job as a drunk.
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#202217 - 18/03/03 09:19 AM
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I hate to say this, but if the cop was off duty, is it really right to sue the department? Sure, get his ass fired and put in jail (don't inmates have a lovely time with cops among them?). But are they responsible for every moment of his day?
I know that sounds callous, but it's not supposed to.
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#202218 - 18/03/03 09:26 AM
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Originally posted by Mobycat: I hate to say this, but if the cop was off duty, is it really right to sue the department? Sure, get his ass fired and put in jail (don't inmates have a lovely time with cops among them?). But are they responsible for every moment of his day?
I know that sounds callous, but it's not supposed to. He never says whether the cop was on duty or not. In college, one of my roommates was a police officer who worked for the University (kind of a reserve officer, I guess, but he had been through the police academy). He was required to wear his badge at all times (he had it on his belt), and he carried a weapon to class (he was required to do so by the department, he said). If officers are required to be on stand-by, basically, even when they are off-duty, then isn't there some measure of accountability for their actions? I know, it doesn't seem fair, but being a police officer carries heavy responsibilities . . .
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#202219 - 18/03/03 09:45 AM
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A cop is on duty 24/7. He is totally responsible for his actions 24/7. Sue him, his department and the city or town or county he works for. Start at 100 million and try to make it a landmark case.
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#202220 - 18/03/03 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by LoganvilleX: A cop is on duty 24/7. He is totally responsible for his actions 24/7. Sue him, his department and the city or town or county he works for. Start at 100 million and try to make it a landmark case. that's the solution!! sue the department and the city/town! Make taxpayers pay for the dumbasses stupidity! I guess I should sue my city after getting a cold because they don't heat the outdoors! edit: dumbass is in reference to the cop
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#202221 - 18/03/03 09:56 AM
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I want to thank everybody for the wonderful and sincere support. I wouldn't recognize any of you in person, but without knowing it, you have provided me with great comfort. The good news is that my nephew, Todd, is now on his way to a rehab facility closer to his home so his future wife and his mother, father etc can see him regularly. He's a pretty tough kid who is happy-go-lucky and definately did not deserve this. As far as the cop who hit him, my sister and brother-in-law have been focusing on Todd until this point and haven't said much of anything about him and thier plans. My sister is a real tough cookie so I'm sure she will see justice through. Thanks again to everyone. If you are ever in the Boston area, it would be my pleasure to buy you the beverage of your choice, as long as everyone doesn't show up on the same day! Hunter
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#202222 - 18/03/03 10:56 AM
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Sure 100 million is rediculous. I was trying to make a point. Also in a lawsuit with a police officer, the controlling body the officer works for is always a part of the suit. If the taxpayers gotta pay, so be it. Maybe I just hold public officials on a higher accountability than most.
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#202223 - 18/03/03 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by LoganvilleX: Sure 100 million is rediculous. I was trying to make a point. Also in a lawsuit with a police officer, the controlling body the officer works for is always a part of the suit. If the taxpayers gotta pay, so be it. Maybe I just hold public officials on a higher accountability than most. I wasn't saying anything about the dollar figure. Just about suing the city etc. Sue the hell out of the cop, sure.. but the rest is uncalled for. The City can't control what he does when he's off-duty. If the guy worked for McDonalds, would you sue McDonalds? I don't care if he IS a cop.. he wasn't "at work", leave the employer out of it.
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#202225 - 18/03/03 02:41 PM
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I´m sorry to hear about your nephew, and I´m glad he´s going to be OK. It's because of scenarios like these we traded in our Honda CR-V and bought a Ford Explorer (for my wife and son), too many assholes on the roads these days. I personally wouldn´t buy anything smaller than my Xterra, and the next vehicle I get will be even bigger.
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#202226 - 18/03/03 03:32 PM
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I see your point L'villeX, You know I agree. If he were on duty or on the way home from official duties then I think the department should be held responsible. (I'm sure that will be investigated)
The thing I don't understand, is how a man can carry a badge and a gun and shoot me, but can willfully drink and get behind the wheel knowing the law and it's consequences! It's fu**ing absurd. This guy is supposed to "protect and serve"?? No thanks. I'm sure other police officers would agree. What a disgrace to the shield..
His insurance company should feel the wrath of a good attorney. Your nephew has suffered pain and suffering and should be compensated to the fullest extent of the policy that a-hole had, and then some. Tell your relatives not to even talk to any people representing him or his insurance company in the absence of someone to represent them. Sometimes, insurance companies will try to get you to settle before you be properly represented. I know, I've been there. The guy that hit us hurt my wife and my kid, loosing his job was about the worst thing that happened to him.
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#202227 - 19/03/03 04:06 PM
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Very sorry for what happened. Those pictures are pretty disturbing. Another proof that you never know what may happen to you. Even if you're careful, there are others on the road they don't care. It only takes one moron and a couple seconds to ruin your life. Again, I'm sorry.
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