2001 Police Camaro B4C - Hydroplane accident
03-23-2010, 01:55 PM
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I bought rain-friendly street tires and got rid of my balding 555 front/555R rear setup because it was going to rain and I didn't want to risk driving on balding tires in the rain, because that (aside from not accelerating too fast in low-traction situations) is a major part of how you hydroplane without your control (hydroplaning when you're still driving slower than ****). I don't push my luck. OP's front right tire looks OK. I'm just guessing he was just accelerating too fast in the wrong place. It happens to all of us every now and then.
03-23-2010, 05:14 PM
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That sucks man... Time for a new car!
I agree with you. I've driven my car through a Colorado snow storm with near-bald summer tires and an automatic trans without second gear start in 3" of snow in the middle of a snowstorm and made it out in one piece without any damage to my car. I even had to reverse down a mountain for 15 minutes because the sharp bank of the roadway made my car slide sideways when other cars were passing me up seemingly easily. You just have to know what speed is safe for the conditions. Knowing your cars power and how it handles that power in low-traction situations is key. Having a blowout is unavoidable but losing control because you had your foot on the throttle in a low-traction situation or around a corner is a different situation. Too many puddles in the right lane? Move to the left lane. Hit the puddles in the right lane and spun out? You were going too fast over those puddles for your tires. As the driver of the vehicle you are expected to be in control of the vehicle at all times, this includes BEFORE your catastrophic loss of control from hitting a puddle.
Now, patches of [black] ice and snow everywhere I can understand if you lose control. Puddles of standing water, not so much.
I agree with you. I've driven my car through a Colorado snow storm with near-bald summer tires and an automatic trans without second gear start in 3" of snow in the middle of a snowstorm and made it out in one piece without any damage to my car. I even had to reverse down a mountain for 15 minutes because the sharp bank of the roadway made my car slide sideways when other cars were passing me up seemingly easily. You just have to know what speed is safe for the conditions. Knowing your cars power and how it handles that power in low-traction situations is key. Having a blowout is unavoidable but losing control because you had your foot on the throttle in a low-traction situation or around a corner is a different situation. Too many puddles in the right lane? Move to the left lane. Hit the puddles in the right lane and spun out? You were going too fast over those puddles for your tires. As the driver of the vehicle you are expected to be in control of the vehicle at all times, this includes BEFORE your catastrophic loss of control from hitting a puddle.
Now, patches of [black] ice and snow everywhere I can understand if you lose control. Puddles of standing water, not so much.
03-23-2010, 05:17 PM
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I have learned my lesson about driving in the rain. I will avoid the freeways and drive on the feeders whenever possible maybe even take the back streets.
I did get a new car - 2001 SS Pewter (stock)
I did get a new car - 2001 SS Pewter (stock)
11-14-2011, 01:04 AM
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That sucks man, I almost had a similar situation recently near the same location. Had just gotten onto 225 eastbound off of 610, torrential downpour hit, I slowed down to 40-45 mph, am putting along in the middle lane, next thing I know I can see the car in the far right lane smack dab in the middle of my windshield, with no warning I was drifting at about a 45+* angle, luckily I was able to countersteer and right the car before hitting another car or the wall...
11-14-2011, 02:15 PM
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I cant really get into too many specifics since its still an active lawsuit. But I could reveal a couple of things.
The letter does not specify how much she is suing me for. But she is suing for past, current, and potential future pain and loss of faculties, and loss of wages. Apparently she went over the limit set by my insurance company. I had full cover so I thought I was covered, but apparently I'm not.
I don't have any money and I don't own any real assets, so I am wondering what she expects to get from me. I'm a college student and what I do have is student debt (negative money). I literally have zero dollars in the bank. Ok maybe around $3, but I doubt that's gonna be enough for her.
The lawsuit describes that I acted in a "careless and negligent manner." WTF??? The first time I read the letter, specifically the portion that outlines the allegations, I couldn't keep myself from bursting out laughing. The way the lawsuit is worded (the accusations and allegations) makes it seem frivolous and unbelievable. Here is an example: "failed to timely make application of his brakes."
Really? I had no control over my vehicle! The breaks had absolutely no effect. The rest of the accusations are just as ridiculous. Here is another one, "In failing to timely swerve or otherwise maneuver his vehicle so as to avoid the collision made the basis of this suit." Again WOW.
Whenever I'm cleared to reveal more about the case I will do so.
Anyone else been in this situation, if so what went down?
The letter does not specify how much she is suing me for. But she is suing for past, current, and potential future pain and loss of faculties, and loss of wages. Apparently she went over the limit set by my insurance company. I had full cover so I thought I was covered, but apparently I'm not.
I don't have any money and I don't own any real assets, so I am wondering what she expects to get from me. I'm a college student and what I do have is student debt (negative money). I literally have zero dollars in the bank. Ok maybe around $3, but I doubt that's gonna be enough for her.
The lawsuit describes that I acted in a "careless and negligent manner." WTF??? The first time I read the letter, specifically the portion that outlines the allegations, I couldn't keep myself from bursting out laughing. The way the lawsuit is worded (the accusations and allegations) makes it seem frivolous and unbelievable. Here is an example: "failed to timely make application of his brakes."
Really? I had no control over my vehicle! The breaks had absolutely no effect. The rest of the accusations are just as ridiculous. Here is another one, "In failing to timely swerve or otherwise maneuver his vehicle so as to avoid the collision made the basis of this suit." Again WOW. Whenever I'm cleared to reveal more about the case I will do so.
Anyone else been in this situation, if so what went down?
11-14-2011, 10:16 PM
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Have you notified you insurance that you have been served?
There is a 2 year statue limitation on this law suit. It ie a common practice to file 23 months after the accident.
The claim adjuster for my accident called me 18 months to make sure I had not been served and to remind me to call him immediately if I was served.
There is a 2 year statue limitation on this law suit. It ie a common practice to file 23 months after the accident.
The claim adjuster for my accident called me 18 months to make sure I had not been served and to remind me to call him immediately if I was served.
11-15-2011, 10:36 AM
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if the police report states that you no control of vehicle then let it go to courts and there are limits as to how much she can sue for on injuries and crap
11-15-2011, 11:49 PM
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I would imagine the lawyer would have pulled public records ahead of time. Like job status, land ownership, and registered vehicles... then again some lawyers are complete tools.
11-16-2011, 05:04 AM
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They can get a judgement against you which can last for about 7 years I think. If you do ever purchase land or something of value and then turn around and sell it, they'll get their take out of it
