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OpenGambit said:
You are wrong. Having an attitude about it isn't going to change that.
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Apparently, I'm not wrong. But anyways, in all seriousness, how do you expect me to react to a thread on this subject? The fact of the matter is that I was hit by a drunk driver who was speeding and because of that, I almost died. I wonder how you would feel surviving an accident as horrible as that. I'm sick of being treated as a criminal when I didn't do anything wrong. He ruined my entire life and people are questioning whether or not he should be charged? Yeah, I guess it's a touchy subject for me.
 
sykobish said:
Apparently, I'm not wrong. But anyways, in all seriousness, how do you expect me to react to a thread on this subject? The fact of the matter is that I was hit by a drunk driver who was speeding and because of that, I almost died. I wonder how you would feel surviving an accident as horrible as that. I'm sick of being treated as a criminal when I didn't do anything wrong. He ruined my entire life and people are questioning whether or not he should be charged? Yeah, I guess it's a touchy subject for me.
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You weren't being treated as a criminal. Your incident was being speculated about, in the absence of any concrete information. You have provided your side of it.
 
Rob MacLennan said:
You weren't being treated as a criminal. Your incident was being speculated about, in the absence of any concrete information. You have provided your side of it.
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I didn't mean I was treated as a criminal here. I meant in general. You know how insurance is. Anyway, I'm done commenting on this. Six months after the accident, I'm still trying to recover. I need to concentrate on that and not so much on bull**** like this. I will say that it's pretty sad that fellow riders need to speculate on whether or not charges should be laid when it involves a fallen rider who almost died but that's just me...

Speculate away...
 
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sykobish said:
Apparently, I'm not wrong. But anyways, in all seriousness, how do you expect me to react to a thread on this subject? The fact of the matter is that I was hit by a drunk driver who was speeding and because of that, I almost died. I wonder how you would feel surviving an accident as horrible as that. I'm sick of being treated as a criminal when I didn't do anything wrong. He ruined my entire life and people are questioning whether or not he should be charged? Yeah, I guess it's a touchy subject for me.
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What does this have to do with your point that you can go after waiting at a timed red light? That is still wrong.

The only thing thats apparent is you have a problem with being told you are anything but right.
 
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If you are waiting at a red light for a good length of time and it doesn't turn green it's treated as a malfunctioning light. This usually happens happens late at night / early morning when traffic is at a minimal and the switch is triggered by the weight of the car. Bikes don't activate the switch cause they are not heavy enough. Ie harbored and shaw. If you are at that light wading south pass midnight it won't change unless a car is waiting with you or you get off the bike (I believe this is illegal but could be wrong) and push the walk button.

Glad your ok but let's be honest, somewhere you did something wrong (illegal or not) to be involved in an accident.
 
natlat said:
If you are waiting at a red light for a good length of time and it doesn't turn green it's treated as a malfunctioning light. This usually happens happens late at night / early morning when traffic is at a minimal and the switch is triggered by the weight of the car. Bikes don't activate the switch cause they are not heavy enough. Ie harbored and shaw. If you are at that light wading south pass midnight it won't change unless a car is waiting with you or you get off the bike (I believe this is illegal but could be wrong) and push the walk button.

whhhhaaaattttt? Glad your ok but let's be honest, somewhere you did something wrong (illegal or not) to be involved in an accident.
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When an impaired driver takes you out it's somehow your fault too?
Are you new??
 
natlat said:
Glad your ok but let's be honest, somewhere you did something wrong (illegal or not) to be involved in an accident.
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I know I said I wouldn't respond anymore but I had to here.. Somewhere I did something wrong, huh? *sigh* Not every accident victim is at fault otherwise there would be no need for "NO FAULT" insurance. Let's hope none of you experience what I've had to go through. I'm sure you'd be singing a different tune if that was the case.

I'm done with you 'fellow riders.'
 
OpenGambit said:
What does this have to do with your point that you can go after waiting at a timed red light? That is still wrong.

The only thing thats apparent is you have a problem with being told you are anything but right.
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Did I say it was timed? No.
 
nfq said:
When an impaired driver takes you out it's somehow your fault too?
Are you new??
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Not entirely but somewhere in the cause of the accident yeah. Unless the drunk driver was chasing you down and targeted to hit you then no. But any other reason you played a part in it, ie, be in the wrong lane, not paying attention to what's going on around you, speeding whatever ever the case you played a part in that accident and of your dumb enough to think you did absolutely nothing wrong your guaranteed to be in another accident.
 
You know, I was told about this site by a friend and enjoyed posting here and reading threads. I really felt like I was part of a family but after today, I have a different opinion. Maybe it's due to the stress of what I've had to live through, what I've lost because of it and so forth but after reading some of the posts here, I just don't get some of you. The guy who hit me broke multiple laws. I didn't break any. I'm just shocked at some of the replies that I really don't know what to say. I understand that everyone has their own opinions and are entitled to them but after listening to what I had to say about the issue, I'm very upset by some of the comments. I hope none of you have to experience what I have. I wish you all the best and hope that in the future, you show more compassion towards your 'fellow' riders who have been victims from accidents that were not their fault and entirely out of their control.

Maybe I'll see you on the road some day..
 
OpenGambit said:
really?
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Oh, my mistake. I meant sensor. Just like the one at the bottom of Leslie at Eglinton. It's a sensor as well which is the one I was referring to when I initially made that post. I beg your forgiveness! Give me a ****ing break!
 
natlat said:
Not entirely but somewhere in the cause of the accident yeah. Unless the drunk driver was chasing you down and targeted to hit you then no. But any other reason you played a part in it, ie, be in the wrong lane, not paying attention to what's going on around you, speeding whatever ever the case you played a part in that accident and of your dumb enough to think you did absolutely nothing wrong your guaranteed to be in another accident.
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Interesting. I went when I had a green light and a drunk driver t-boned me while he was speeding. Guess that's my fault. I should be thrown in jail!
 
sykobish said:
Oh, my mistake. I meant sensor. Just like the one at the bottom of Leslie at Eglinton. It's a sensor as well which is the one I was referring to when I initially made that post. I beg your forgiveness! Give me a ****ing break!
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It has nothing to do with you personally. I correct information that is wrong, and that benefits the community. Even if you had said sensor light, it would be grey at best, but still likely wrong.

You decided to freak out about it, not me.
 
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sykobish said:
I know I said I wouldn't respond anymore but I had to here.. Somewhere I did something wrong, huh? *sigh* Not every accident victim is at fault otherwise there would be no need for "NO FAULT" insurance. Let's hope none of you experience what I've had to go through. I'm sure you'd be singing a different tune if that was the case.

I'm done with you 'fellow riders.'
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About 2 years ago I t-boned a guy who ran a stop who was under the influence. Bike was written off, medics on the scene could not believe I Remained conscious, Couldn't walk for almost 2 weeks, had to undergo surgery, blah blah blah..

Yeah the guy is an idiot, got charged and te whole deal but as a rider there where plenty of things I could have done to prevent the accident.

Usually someone who behaves as decisively as you are usually has something there not telling. Only you will know.

Be safe
 
sykobish said:
Interesting. I went when I had a green light and a drunk driver t-boned me while he was speeding. Guess that's my fault. I should be thrown in jail!
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No you should be thrown in jail but think about the mistakes you made.

Stopped at the red then proceeded when it turned green?

Where you approaching a green light an didn't have to stop?

Did you approach a stale red role off the throttle then proceeded when it turned green?

Share the details as you remember them and I'm sure anyone here can give you advise as to where you went wrong. Not to throw you in jail but to share the info so it can be avoided in the future.
 
natlat said:
About 2 years ago I t-boned a guy who ran a stop who was under the influence. Bike was written off, medics on the scene could not believe I Remained conscious, Couldn't walk for almost 2 weeks, had to undergo surgery, blah blah blah..

Yeah the guy is an idiot, got charged and te whole deal but as a rider there where plenty of things I could have done to prevent the accident.

Usually someone who behaves as decisively as you are usually has something there not telling. Only you will know.

Be safe
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Well, you're wrong. I'm only holding back details because my case is still in the works. I have absolutely nothing to hide and if this thread wouldn't have upset me so much as to consider leaving this site completely, I would have been more than happy to come back after the case was over and let you all know the details.
 
natlat said:
No you should be thrown in jail but think about the mistakes you made.

Stopped at the red then proceeded when it turned green?

Where you approaching a green light an didn't have to stop?

Did you approach a stale red role off the throttle then proceeded when it turned green?

Share the details as you remember them and I'm sure anyone here can give you advise as to where you went wrong. Not to throw you in jail but to share the info so it can be avoided in the future.
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I can't share the details. As I said in my previous post, this case is still open and since I'm leaving, I guess you will all have to continue speculating. It's a shame because if I was able to share the details, I'm sure you'd all understand. Oh well.
 
I would suggest that EVERYONE take a step back and cool down a little, then return to this later.
 
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