I'm so mad I want to scream!!!

[Archae]

I'm on my bicycle, going down a city street.

Some (really horrible expletive deleted) runs a stop sign in a HUGE frikkin' SUV, and to keep from being smeared by the jerk, I swerve, hit some ice, and fall into a ditch.

The MF'er in the SUV gets out, looks at me, and drives off.

I got his liscense number, and 3 witnesses at a bus stop saw it.

So i have a bruised left hand, (it feels like it was broken,) and I was at the ER, and my bike is ok though.

The guy was talked to by the cops, they are nailing him for running a stop sign, leaving the scene of an accident and drunk driving.
His THIRD offence!!!

And I'm gong to sue that MF'er so bad he'll need to sell that monstrosity he drives to make up for his teeny dick, just to pay me.

BTW, his bumper had right-wing bumper stickers all over it.

(Bleep)-ing Freeper trash!

Sorry about the rant, just so angry here.

[trof]

1. GO ARCH!

Nail his ass.

[noiretextatique]

2. glad you're ok

:thumbsup: nail the bastard

[kixot]

3. Why am I not surprised?

These self deluded bastards think they own the world and so much for anyone else. Simply shameless. And they are always some kind of fanatical 'Christians' living in ultimate hypocrisy.

[Archae]

6. Of course.

One of his bumper stickers said, "Jesus saves"

[noiretextatique]

8. well...he's about to find out

if jesus will save his sorry ass. perhaps he means jesus saves other people from him.

[GAspnes]

4. it's tough being a biker in the winter around here

I keep an extra special eye out around Minneapolis. The bikers can't stop any better than the cars can, and the snowdrifts force them farther out into the lane.

Glad you're all right. Buy his SUV at auction and drive it past his house once day. Whadda jerk.

[bleedingheart]

5. I am glad you are okay

and that you were able to get the license plate number so that the guy could get what he deserved.

Every day I walk to my office from where I park my car. I can't tell you how many times I have been almost run over in a crosswalk because someone is too busy talking on a cellphone or in such a hurry.

[never cry wolf]

7. Nail the A-HOLE

I am glad you're ok too. Hope you see this guy riding a bike around because he lost his license!!

[mn9driver]

9. Make sure you get an MRI for your hand:

Not only are they much better at finding possible damage to soft tissue, but they cost a fortune. Make sure this d***head pays for it. Also recommend you see an Orthopedic specialist.

[Stephanie]

10. You're lucky you are sharp enough to swerve out of danger

Someone else might have been killed. Think if it was an old person or a child at that corner instead of you. You're very lucky.

[ikojo]

11. Archae get a good lawyer who is also a BIKE advocate

it will make all the difference in the world. You may want to consult a bike advocacy group for bike friendly lawyers. The SUV driver will want to paint you as a wild eyed radical deserving of your treatment.

Here is St Louis it's like it's fair game on bicyclists. Rare is a conviction.

[rbnyc]

12. that SUCKS!

Please do sue him fucking dry. I HATE irresponsible drivers. I'm so glad you weren't hurt worse. But in any case, that guy should pay!

:grr:

[madmax]

13. Glad you're ok.

Well...pretty ok. Report that s.o.b.

:hug:

[Darkseid69]

14. Nail the F*er

And then send some of the money to the democratic nominee or moveon.org. That will really rile him.

[Alopenia]

15. Just be angry for the right reasons

Hating this person because he appears to be everything you are against is really not a great reason to sue. It is almost always a mistake to prejudge someone, then make a business decision based on that. As an attorney, judging solely from the facts you have presented, my view is that you will have a difficult time winning a judgment against this person, particularly if your bike was not physically struck. My advice would be apply heat on your bruised hand twice and day, rein in your anger over some predispositions you may have about this person ...and get on with your life.

[bleedingheart]

16. if this fellow didn't already have two prior drunk driving convictions

I would agree but clearly this fellow hasn't learned his lessons.

One day he may hit someone and kill them...then it will be a bit too late to teach him a lesson.

[salinen]

17. Arch

So sorry. But you could be seeing big $ from this. And your attorney is a lucky guy.

[Catherine Vincent]

26. I think Arch is pressing charges because the guy almost killed him!

[hlthe2b]

18. Document, document, document! Pictures, affidavits or at least

statements from the witnesses (the police may NOT have gotten their full statement, so don't assume) and your extent of injuries. While, given his history it sounds like a slam dunk, you just never know. But witnesses often drop out when it comes to going to court (or forget details), so definitely try to get their signed and witnessed statements asap.

On edit, I just realized you swerved to avoid him hitting you and (quite fortunately) his big vehicle did not hit you. All the more important that your witnesses are able to verify that he forced you off the road where you lost control. Otherwise, my guess is that he'd squeak out of any damages to you.

Glad you are ok, Arch...

[woofless]

40. You MUST get his auto liability insurance company's name.

They are the ones that are going to have to defend him and it DOESN'T matter if he did not come into physical contact with you. He is still liable. If you drive, call your insurance agent and get him on it as well. I know you were on your bike but a pro will help you.

Woof

[TheMightyFavog]

19. This is what happens..

When you live in a nation that gives out driver's liscenses to people who would not even qualify to take the written test in most of Europe.

Maybe we should explore the ide of progressive fines for traffic offenses.

[Archae]

20. I just got a call from the SOB!

He's sitting in the drunk tank at the Sheboygan cop shop, so he takes his one call, calls me.

He is obviously still drunk off his ass.

He says the whole thing is all MY fault.

Says he's going to kick my ass, find me, kill me, and my family.
I hung up.

I called the cop shop back, telling them what had just happened.
So now they are adding MORE charges to this Freeper-type's rap sheet.

BTW, before I hung up, I told him I own a handgun. (I do.)
So if he does show up here, I will show him the gun.

(Bleep)-ing conservatives!

[Catherine Vincent]

24. Did he really?

Now you really nail that bastard! How in the f can you ride your bicycle that caused him to run the stop sign? Stupid asshole.

[soup]

25. He made a threatening call to you from jail!?

Incredible.

But then again - it is your fault that he's there, right? :crazy: absolutely :crazy:

Wonder what song he'll be singing when he sobers up enough to realize what he's done...

Hope you're going to be ok. Don't be surprised when Everything aches tomorrow from the tumble.

[Endangered Specie]

37. make sure you show him the bullets too!

[YouMustBeKiddingMe]

39. ROTFL!

I'm not laughing at you.

I'm laughing at the stupidity of the drunk idiot that used his one call from jail to threaten you and get more charges added to his rap sheet. ROTFL! What a dumbshit!

Sorry you had a bad day, but glad you're okay but for a few bumps and bruises.

[Edge]

21. Hi...I'm Lionel Hutz...

you know you can sue for thousands to millions of dollars? I can help...your hand is broken...I know it. You can't work because of it. Whaddya say? :evilgrin:

In all seriousness, sorry about the sore hand.

[Catherine Vincent]

22. Good for you! Nail that bastard!

Glad that you aren't badly hurt.

[Terran]

23. Glad you NAILED his ass!

:nopity: for the *ssh*l*.

[Archae]

27. If he asks to settle...

That is, after he sobers up, I'll tell him for one thing.

The absolute newest most advanced home computer.

Otherwise I'm suing his ass so hard he'll need to sell his dick compensator to pay me off. :mad: :argh:

Oh, and no damn way will I drop ANY of the charges.
I have witnesses who gave their statements, in addition to him being in the drunk tank right now.

[if it comes from the whitehouse it must be true]

28. Would you be as mad if it were some minivan?

First of all glad your o.k. :)

Now,

Im a lib and drive a SUV.

Would you be as pissed if it were some soccer mom who ran the light while screaming at her kids over the seat?

Just asking.

[Archae]

30. Yes.

It's just the SUV owneres have more of that "I own the road" attitude," than any other drivers.

[woofless]

41. Do NOT settle.

His insurance co. will always low-ball the first offer. Stick it to 'em. I am not in favor of frivolous lawsuits but this is not one of those. You have specific rights. If you have any questions contact your state Insurance Dept. and I have no doubt that they will be very helpful.

[camero]

29. go for it

Some people are idiots when they get behind the wheel. It's way too easy to get a license to drive.

[REP]

31. Glad You Weren't More Seriously Injured

Not that being bruised and having an injured hand is any fun.

Good luck in nailing that stupid motherfucker to the wall! I'll send some nails!

[Interrobang]

32. Yipe.

Nearly hit you with his Entitlementmobile, and then made a threatening phone call to you from jail?! Multiple DUI convictions?! Yow.

I despise these folks who drive around with their colossal senses of entitlement -- woe betide anyone who gets in their way, even inadvertently. I'm totally unsurprised to hear that he thinks it's all YOUR fault. The main symptoms of a hyperinflated sense of entitlement are a total inability to take responsibility for one's own actions, a lack of empathy, and a tendency to blame others...

[Archae]

34. In other words...

No wonder he's a "conservative" republican! :argh:

[BigMcLargehuge]

33. Glad you were only bruised

and very glad you are gonna sue his ass till he cries!!!!!

[indigo32]

35. Glad your OK

go get the jerk

[Endangered Specie]

36. Riding bikes is so dangerous nowadays...

You need to be able to hook on an Uzi or something

[TXlib]

38. Sue the fucker into oblivion!

Make it so his kids have to beg for food on the street corner!

Feel the righteous anger coursing through you!

Ah, young Skywalker, your transformation is almost complete...

:)