I have to say, I'm with the driver on this, too. I understand how painful it is to lose an animal you love - I buried a cat and a dog myself - but it also sucks to have the car you need - for work, travelling, life, whatever - to be damaged through no fault of your own. Yes, the driver is responsible to keep a lookout, but a small dog suddenly running into the street? At night? Not a chance.
Yes, it's hard for the family, but why should the guy eat $ 1,100 worth of damages himself? He works two jobs, so he's probably not wealthy; he may need the money. How many of you here could just shell out a thousand bucks without hurting for it?
Now, if he were suing for "emotional distress" to get tens of thousands, I'd be the first to cry "frivolous lawsuit!". But wanting to recoup his losses doesn't make him a villain, IMO.
Yes, it's hard for the family, but why should the guy eat $ 1,100 worth of damages himself? He works two jobs, so he's probably not wealthy; he may need the money. How many of you here could just shell out a thousand bucks without hurting for it?
Now, if he were suing for "emotional distress" to get tens of thousands, I'd be the first to cry "frivolous lawsuit!". But wanting to recoup his losses doesn't make him a villain, IMO.
Comment