Lawsuit against father in death of mother

[Sandy V.]

 

[Chubroach]

To answer a few peoples questions. The Personal Injury Attorney made contact with the family through the attorney we used as the Estate Attorney. Our Estate Attorney suggested we call the Personal Injury Attorney, which we did.

We then filled out paperwork to have the accident investigated and got the paperwork related to the investigation. This determined my fathers fault.

 

[izzy]

I hope you use the money to get yourself some help - and I'm not talking about a housekeeper or a gardener.

 

[SandraM]

To the OP, I'm right up there with you.
I grew up with an alcoholic father (thank goodness he stopped, he hasn't had an alcoholic drink in over 24 years; that saved our relationship) who thought it was OK to drive his family around the country at high speeds when he was so drunk he couldn't put 2 words together. Not saying your father was alcoholic, but I would like to make it clear that many families are put in mortal danger because of the actions of one person, whose actions the rest of the family are not in a position to challenge.
There was a horrific case in Ireland last year where an 18 year old girl called a friend on her cellphone; she was terrified because her boyfriend would not slow down, he was driving like a maniac. This poor girl wanted to know what she could do, but before she could get any advice, her boyfriend drove her into an oncoming car, killing her, himself, and the unsuspecting driver/passengers who were on their own (correct) side of ther road. I knew none of the parties involved, but I still feel like I'd like to dig this selfish *#%* up and kill him all over again, slowly.
Since my father stopped drinking I know he is careful, and heaven forbid there should be any accident, but I would let it go. But if it had been in previous times, when I was too young to speak for myself, and my mother too timid, I would hope someone would have sued him for every last penny.
Being behind the wheel of a car is a MASSIVE responsibility; it's about time every person on the road recognises this.
To the OP, it's a tragic way to lose your parents, I hope you will put whatever compensation you receive to a positive use.

 

[bumcat]

Posted by antkim:

"My wife and I do not have kids, nor have any interest in having any in the future. Though I do have an observation about people (especially women) who have children


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And don't forget Chubroach claimed in a thread back in January that her HUSBAND read womens magazine.
If you do get the $$$ maybe you can see some type of sex therapist to help you decide if you need a sex change operation.
Sorry also not buying any of this but how sick can a person be? People lose their loved ones in all types of accidents and here you make all this crap up! You should be ashamed.

 

[Pongo69]

Originally posted by antkim
Just answered my own question....you do not have any children of your own.....

"My wife and I do not have kids, nor have any interest in having any in the future. Though I do have an observation about people (especially women) who have children:

The kids control and dominate their life and make them boring people!

The people I meet who seem to be interesting intellectual individuals do not have kids. These are the people who care about learning about the world around them, read interesting non fiction books, magazines and newspapers and like to talk about current events. They are involved in the community.

The women who have children like to talk about one thing- THEIR KIDS. It seems like they have any one interest- their kids. Conversation with mothers is boring. "Oh, Johnny has been sick" "Did I tell you that Johnny has had trouble in school?" "Johnny has wants a new pair of tennis shoes" ON AND ON."

This is from a thread of his on the Debate Board.

If you are what you consider to be "interesting intellectual individuals" I'd much rather hang out with a bunch of BORING mothers!!!!

Kim

Omg chubroach are you and goofygirl twins or is he/she your spouse

 

[LScot]

I think if I sued my dead father's estate for money, I'd be ready to answer for it upon my own death. As someone else said, "Sleep well."

 

[MinnieMe2]

Just searched the OP's posts, and he/she (whatever) does seem to spend a great deal of time on the debate board. I think he/she is full of beans and likes to create havoc. Sick, sick, sick.

In my opinion, this thread should not only be closed, it should be deleted......

 

[gymnasticsmom68]

Originally posted by MinnieMe2


In my opinion, this thread should not only be closed, it should be deleted......

Why?? Because the OP makes up a sick story and sadly people believe it, they should delete the whole thread? I like for these types of threads to stick around so when he changes the story later we have something to go back and look at...what is your reason for wanting them to delete it? Just because you don't like the thread, does not automatically mean it needs to be gone.

 

[CindysGusGus]

Please dont flame as this is an honest observation...Morals start at home...you learn your beliefs from somewhere. I sincerely hope this poster is a troll, if not I almost have to assume (bad word I know but it fits with limited info) that he got his morals from the parents who raised him. If im wrong Im sorry, but I find myself acting like my parents more and more as I get older. Maybe his/her dad would sue if the OP were the driver. Its almost like cheating without cheating the insurance system. No one loses except the insurance company.

 

[antkim]

Pongo, I'm not understanding your reply to my post!

Kim

 

[gymnasticsmom68]

Originally posted by Pongo69
Omg are you and goofygirl twins or is he/she your spouse

Pongo, you do realize Antkim was quoting CR right?

 

[Chubroach]

There is nothing made up in any of my postings about this situation. This is not a troll post and is a sincere interest in peoples feelsings about a serious issue.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by Chubroach

Yes we got a nice amount of money from the estate of Mom and Dad but we would like more. How much is ever enough.

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I can't believe you said that...

 

[mrsheppo]

Originally posted by antkim
Just answered my own question....you do not have any children of your own.....

"My wife and I do not have kids, nor have any interest in having any in the future. Though I do have an observation about people (especially women) who have children:

The kids control and dominate their life and make them boring people!

The people I meet who seem to be interesting intellectual individuals do not have kids. These are the people who care about learning about the world around them, read interesting non fiction books, magazines and newspapers and like to talk about current events. They are involved in the community.

The women who have children like to talk about one thing- THEIR KIDS. It seems like they have any one interest- their kids. Conversation with mothers is boring. "Oh, Johnny has been sick" "Did I tell you that Johnny has had trouble in school?" "Johnny has wants a new pair of tennis shoes" ON AND ON."

This is from a thread of his on the Debate Board.

If you are what you consider to be "interesting intellectual individuals" I'd much rather hang out with a bunch of BORING mothers!!!!

Kim

It's too bad Chubroach's parents didn't share his philosophy and went ahead and decided to be boring individuals and have him. I can't believe someone would sue their dead parent just for money. SICK, SICK, SICK. I hope you and your big pile of money sleep well at night.

 

[Kallison]

If the money would make you feel better than do it. Personally I wouldn't. I broke my ankle on an Amtrak train and didn't sue them, even though all the men who worked on the train told me to every morning. I don't believe in litigation just to collect money. Just want to say I'm sorry for the loss of your parents.

 

[tinatark]

My insurance co has a clause that specifically addresses named insureds suing each other - doesn't happen!

If your parents insurance company doesn't have that clause, and you want to get $$ from them, why not contact the company on your own. Cases of clear negligence are routinely settled. Surely you would prefer to handle it with the company discreetly, rather than sharing proceeds with an attorney.

As far as the morals go - on one hand, why did your parents have car insurance? To cover their liability in case of an accident. On the other hand, especially if you're in a small town, I can see the headlines (and family whispering) now.

 

[Pin Wizard]

I'd say the attorney is out to make a buck for himself. That's a horrible thing to do! What's his name so I'm sure to avoid him!! Good attorneys get a bad name because of guys like this.

 

[antkim]

I'm having a hard time believing that this is not a troll post. The OP has had a few posts in the past and sometimes the OP will referr to his "wife" and other times the OP will refer to her "husband". The OP even signed his/her name "mary" once. So if he/she can't be honest about that why should he/she be honest about other things. Not sure why someone would do this but I think it is just to get us "going".
Why would someone come to a DISNEY community board that is all about "family" and ask such a question? Did he/she really think that "we" would understand/agree with this whole situation? I honestly don't think so. If you do a search on the OP you will find that he/she has never started or posted to a thread that isn't "debatable".

Congrats Churoach! You've done it again!

Kim

 

[4cruisin]

Originally posted by Chubroach
Some good feedback here but some facts and analysis is missing:

The State the accident occured is "no fault" so my father's insurance company will pay the claim.

The household exclusion (family exclusion) or intrafamily exclusion (depending on what you call it) has been declared illegal by the courts of the State in which the accident occured.

Yes, we have talked to other lawyers about this situation and they all maintain there has been successful settlements for accidents that were identical in all ways to the tragic case of my mother and father.

Yes we got a nice amount of money from the estate of Mom and Dad but we would like more. How much is ever enough.

Is there anyone who agrees that this lawsuit is a good idea. (What if drug abuse was involved on my fathers part and it had an impact on his driving that day, would it make a difference in this situation?)

Never mind (I'm taking the high road here by deleting what I said)

See, Dan Murphy...I really am trying to be nice.