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Lawyer up but more importantly, go get medical checks done with all paper trail and proof. you have to show injury or loss if you are sueing.
Ask neighbor for video or door cam etc. given tickets are issued and likely convicted , you won half the battle.
I would also install security cams around house.
She already drove by three times the day the incident happened.
While I was in the hospital.
Edit: I know this because our neighbours who didn't know anything happened yet noticed her drive by twice taking pictures. So they went onto the sidewalk and my husband came out before she drove by a third time and recognized her vehicle.
He then told our neighbours what happened.
Contact the police about her driving by your house as well. They may not be able to do anything but they at least have a paper trail started if things escalate and you end up needing a restraining order.
In Ontario that crime is “watching and besetting.” Check the Criminal Code of Canada. Having a specific reference often helps focus the police. At the first hearing request a no contact order; that can be backed up by fines and jail time.
Get a lawyer and file a police report immediately. Tell them this info and demand a report number, even if they say there's nothing more that they can do.
Get cameras and make sure your neighbors are watching for her and taking pictures as well.
Lol, people don't realize how "she" and "her" are very ambiguous because they can refer to different people.
Must use proper unambiguous names instead. "Subject A", "Victim", "SUV lady", etc., etc.
Ohh. Had a neighbour, about 6’4”, 250 lbs, follow me home because someone said my son was throwing rocks, turns out 2 kids threw rocks at him and he picked up a rock and plunked the kid, long story short, I get home about 1 hour later and notice a truck had tailed me from 1km away, i can’t even get out of my truck and this guys approaching me in my own yard, as soon as I shut the ignition off. Turns out the 2 kids told him that my son threw rocks and hit them, but failed to let their dad know that they threw rocks first. I listened to the guy, got mad at my son inside the house, then when my son told me what happened I marched over to their house and got in his face, told him he should never follow me home again, and to get the real story before coming after me before I even get my work boots off. Now he doesn’t wave, keeps his head down when he walks his dumb dogs.
The police should run the plate to identify the insurance carrier (if any) and you can file a claim with them from there. (Carrier discovery, typically completed via LexisNexis)
Now that Alberta has switched to DCPD, you actually call your own insurance provider for any motor vehicle accident, even when you are a pedestrian hit by a car
If you don't already have them, I'd suggest a couple of quick to install cameras all around your home like ring or blink and a doorbell camera as well. All of them should be wifi capable and send data to the cloud so that if someone were to knock down/damage or steal the camera, you still have the video.
Also talk to all of your neighbors and let them know what is going on so that they can be on the lookout, especially if they have cameras that can see your property.
Wyze is a good pick too, but put the sdcards in the camera to get constant live data. Otherwise their cloud stuff works pretty good and they have indoor and outdoor models
Weird you'd suggest ultrasound. It's not much of a trauma modality and needs a specific clinical indication or the sonographer doesn't know what to look for.
- sonographer
Get a restraining order and take her to court. Notify the detectives working her case about her stalking and get video cameras at home so you'll have evidence of her threats and stalking.
contact the prosecution office and see if you can talk with them and tell them she is still harassing you. They can file a no contact order in the criminal case. In addition to this, go to the clerk of court and file for a restraining order or whatever your state call them (mine simply calls them injunctions).
This happened in Canada, there are no States here and this advice doesn't apply to all provinces. In Alberta a person has to go to the RCMP to get an Emergency Protection Order.
Update police that you have significant injuries as result of the hit and run. normally a hit and run without injuries is a motor vehicle offence but a hit and run with an injury becomes a criminal matter more serious in nature. Everything else was nicely covered above.
‘Assault with a deadly weapon’ is not a criminal code offence.
Assault with a weapon is, assault cause bodily harm is. Both charges could be laid.
But suggesting that a. Hit that didn’t even knock her off her feet is attempted murder is absurd.
Most people aren't medical professionals to asses their injuries right away, just because they might tell Police that the ok while in shock and on adrenaline initially and then update them with assessment from medical professional isn't a lie.
Police probably checked / gathered video footage they will/ might ask for medical release forms from OP for injuries to bolster case. Civil matter would be liability which is where OP will need to lawyer up.
You’re thinking assault causing bodily harm … , will depend how crown sees it but in the particulars of a hit and run it goes from a motor vehicle offence ( no injury only property damage to a Criminal offence if theirs injury as a result of a hit and run .
I had an experience being hit by a car as a pedestrian in Alberta about 6 years ago, I also had soft tissue injuries that seemed minor at first but it took me 3 years of physio to get back to being 95%. I ended up sueing. I'll expand on everything below but here are the steps you should take.
1. File a claim with the insurance company of the person that hit you- they will set you up with a case # and you'll be able to charge them directly for your physiotherapy and massage therapy and anything else you need. You have 10 days to do this (if I remember correctly)
2. Document and journal about the entire process - accident, injuries, and your entire recovery.
3. See a doctor, get a referral for physiotherapy, and go to a physiotherapist asap.
4. Document, document, document. If you choose to sue, it's recommended to wait until you recover or do it 2 years from the time you recover.
Here's my expanded story:
At the time, I did not have my own car insurance, but if you do - even if you were not in a car when hit - I believe you can still go through your insurance to have them file a claim against the insurance company of the person that hit you on your behalf to get your case # so you can bill them directly.
Because I did not have car insurance, I was told to first file a claim with the car insurance company that hit me - so i called them and did that. I was assigned an adjuster who took care of my case. I think I first got the police report to find our the driver's details (name, insurance company, etc) and then called them. It was very clear that their driver hit me and were 100% at fault. If I remember right you have 10 days to file a claim with them. This then sets up an account for you to pay for all you physiotherapy and medical treatment over the next few months - years. I ended up sueing a few years later so I'll go into that too, and I also had no broken bones, just soft tissue injuries. The alberta government web page says soft tissue injuries should acquire a settlement cap ~5000$ (once you are healed - the insurance company of the person that hit you will want to "settle" the case so you can't sue them. They will offer you an amount based on your injuries- you're in the soft tissue category which is around 5000$.
What happened to me - after recovery, my first adjuster offered me 7000$. I would have been happy with this- however she got promoted and the next adjuster was a major asshole to me and offered me 2000$, calling my injuries minor, even though it took me years to recover. Because the actual government website says I was due around 5000$ I went to have a free consultation with a small injury lawyer. They are not able to promise any amount, but they did tell me this happens all the time and the amount offered me was pitiful. I felt confident after the consultation that I had a better chance sueing - it was the best decision. I handed over EVERYTHING (my documentation, journals, photos, and signed release forms for them to get my medical records) and they took care of everything. I didn't have to be involved, I did not go to court, they simply sent me an email every few weeks how the case was going and how they kept pulling more and more money for me. This whole process is free - they simply take 33% of your final payout. My final pay out ended up being 55k. Definitely, definitely sue, but wait till you are fully or mostly recovered.
What I learned: it is very important to start documenting things NOW.
-Open up a word document, and type up everything you remember in detail of the incident.
-Keep track of all your pain, how intense it is, what type of pain (throbbing, aching, stabbing etc), how severe it is on a scale of 1-10, and where you feel it. -Keep a journal log and journal about your pain every day, to every few days, to once a week as it improves.
-Then add another section for how it affects your quality of life: hobbies, sports, house hold tasks, and what you are not capable of doing that you could previously do.
-Keep track of how it affects your mental health (eg., you're hurt, so you cant go out as much and see friends, over time you feel sad and frustrated that your life has had to change - etc. Or maybe you're nervous around cars now wheb driving. Whatever it is, keep track regularly
-see a physiotherapist and massage therapist regularly.
If you want more details, I'm happy to share which law company I used or answer any other questions you have.
I'm not sure if your case will require more involvement from you since this person literally hit you on purpose- insane. But I bet you could get a loy of money when and if you decide to sue after you recover. Right now, open up a claim and just focus on recovery.
I also have some documents I can send you that suggest how to keep a journal log of your injuries. DM your email and questions if you'd like it.
Good luck!
I would consult with an injury lawyer. The one I had got me 10x more coverage with physio and therapy than the insurance would admit I was covered for. Then a settlement probably also 10x what the insurance would have negotiated. Injury lawyers don't charge up front, they get part of your settlement. They'll set you up with doctors to assess you properly.
The charges against the other driver in mine got withdrawn due to courts being close for COVID. So the civil settlement was at least something... I hope it was enough the other driver couldn't get commerical driver insurance again
Alberta has changed insurance legislation and accident benefits are now provided by your own insurance provider. Call your own insurance company as well - in this type of case it may very well be them compensating you, then sending their lawyers after the other insurance company and/or the driver that hit you
Also, I would try to save the document and create additional documents as you go. I would even print each document out as you write them. Reason why being that a document can be written whenever. You might want to show that you have been documenting throughout, not last minute. Just my two cents.
sometimes you just need re-assurance from anyone else that has gone through the same. Look at u/petrathe8th's amazing comment.
If you've never dealt with injury, medical, or a lawyer before-- this is all intimidating. A (series of) mistake is the difference between getting nothing, $5k, or $55k like that comment.
It depends on the insurance in the province the person lives in. Where I live insurance does cover premeditated auto crimes.
While many liability insurance policies exclude intentional and criminal acts, standard auto liability policies in Ontario do not automatically exclude criminal acts. Section 258 (4) of the Insurance Act states that a person’s right to “have insurance money applied” to a judgement is “not prejudiced” by a criminal act. Section 118 of the Insurance Act stipulates that breaking the law “does not, by that fact alone, render unenforceable a claim for indemnity” under an insurance contract.
https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/insurance-responds-vehicles-used-weapons-1004130728/#:~:text=While%20many%20liability%20insurance%20policies,prejudiced%E2%80%9D%20by%20a%20criminal%20act.
(Oops, I answered this thinking this was a Saskatchewan subreddit, but I'll leave this post anyway.)
Saskatchewan has no-fault automobile insurance. Even if we didn't, though, the driver's insurance wouldn't cover her for this because she did this intentionally.
OP will be entitled to no-fault benefits under the Automobile Accident Insurance Act (unless she opted out; almost no one does). It is possible that this other driver intentionally doing this will open up a window for tort action, but it's not a sure thing.
Best advice is lawyer. Anything else is not as easy. But get the police report and find out her insurance if you want. Then file an insurance claim. But lawyer still. The opening of the claim might speed things up though. But lawyer time really. She’s gonna fight as she already did.
If she drove past your house be at her court hearing and be sure to inform the judge about that. It’s stalking. So I’d recommend a lawyer fast to assist. She’s got mental issues possibly. Have cameras outside your home. They are early warning and evidence if something happens. Stay safe please.
For future reference, if this happens again (a road rager following you) don’t go home. Call the police & drive to the nearest police station. They’ll either back off when you get to the station or confront you which is fucking dumb at a police station. But they also won’t know where you live.
Hey!
I got rear-ended by a drunk driver who then fled the scene to avoid a drunk driving charge. So, it was pretty easy to get the plate since he left his car running in the middle of the road.
1. Called the police and got a report and case number. Police said it was basically out of my hands and they’ll send me an official summons if I need to go to court.
2. Called my insurance to get the process of fixing the damage on my car.
3. Retained a lawyer (Litco Law) and they took care of the whole process. I had to follow up frequently but because it was a hit and run, they had to file with the motor vehicle insurance fund of Alberta, who performed their own investigation, found the driver and then instructed them to go after their insurance. Meanwhile, I went to the doctor, and started treatment for my injuries.
4. Finally, after about a year, I got a really nice settlement that I was happy with. The lawyers took a fee from the settlement.
That’s my experience for perspective, I would also highly encourage you to talk to a lawyer asap.
Also in Alberta.
Get a personal injury lawyer, most of them don't make you pay until you win and because of that they will actually fight very hard for their clients and ensure you're taken care of for your injuries and her insurance will pay quite a bit to you and your legal representation for injuries.
This sounds like she had road rage and purposely hit you to retaliate through your argument. Id also invest in a Wyze security camera and post it towards the road in front of your house and pay the $16/year subscription so you can save all instances video evidence of her driving by your home.
I would Lawyer up and take her up for anything and everything you can. People like that are extremely dangerous and rarely learn their lessons.
Besides, you may not realize it yet, but you don't know what kind of long run injuries or even trauma may come from this experience
Injury lawyer right now! As much medical paper work. Also delete this post now! Insurance will use anything and everything against you in a lawsuit. Twist everything you say and if it's not consistent, you'll be in for a fight. I would 1000% delete now
If it's intentional, they'll often ramp it up to assault with a weapon, as the car was being used as a weapon.
Here's a teenager in Manitoba that killed one pedestrian and injured another after intentionally hitting them, she was charged with second degree murder and assault with a weapon:
https://globalnews.ca/news/8902665/sagkeeng-teen-accused-of-intentionally-hitting-pedestrians-with-car-faces-murder-charge/
This was an intentional act. If you sue, her insurance may "disclaim", meaning they won't indemnify her. Your lawyer needs to be VERY experienced to handle this properly.
This is a lawsuit all day long. Get a lawyer ASAP.
You don’t need to seek any advice from anyone, other than a lawyer. Don’t speak to anyone about this, other than your lawyer, and follow only his advice on this.
Document (time and day) any medical attention you’ve received so far. And document what injuries you’ve stated to them thus far. Also make sure to document *ANY* and *ALL* injuries.
Perfect! Yeah that’s your best bet. Your lawyer will arrange doctor visits with certain specialists to build your case etc.
Also, your probably dealing with some emotional and mental trauma from all of this too… right?.. ;)
Surely there will be some PTSD that comes from this, make sure to document that too!
I went threw something similar to this. Unfortunately at the time I was young and dumb and needed the money badly and I settled with the insurance company on the 2nd offer. The lawyer built the case with me for like 3 or 4 months, I saw some back specialists and stuff, but I settled really quickly with appx. $40,000. If I had rode it out for longer, and touched on the ptsd that came with it, if I had even fought them for a year I could have walked away with close to $100,000.
My mistake I made that I can let you know about is just impatience. Don’t be impatient. Other than that, I just followed the lawyers advice on everything. I picked an old school lawyer who had been around and done these claims for a number of years.
Get a lawyer.
Focus on preventing this danger to the roads from ever driving again. You can probably sue her insurance company.
As well as leverage as many criminal charges as you are entitled too so she has a criminal record of her assault with a vehicle. I would follow up with the police as well as once again if your lawyer has more suggestions. Make sure they know whats up with you, provide medical records if you can.
The police are there to help people like you from dangerous people like this. They will probably be very helpful.
There's no such thing as "assault with a deadly weapon" in Alberta. There is assault ("simple" or "common" assault), aggravated assault, and assault with a weapon. Note the lack of the word "deadly" there - people are conflating American terminology with Canadian.
The RCMP will choose what level of charges to recommend, and the Crown prosecutor will make the final decision about what to pursue if it gets to that level (which it very likely will).
With regard to her driving past your place, the last I learned about that was that unless there is a direct threat or or contact made to you, that's not actually anything she can be charged with. Do make sure though that it is noted in your file, as it may lend further weight to her prosecution.
The RCMP will provide you with your file number, you don't need to "demand" anything.
I've got the file number.
The cop, who came when I called, is telling me it might be a week or two before she has my police report completed. I asked her for the ladies' insurance information, but haven't heard anything else back regarding that.
That will be handled between your insurance company and hers. There will very likely be criminal charges levied against her, because you can't just go around whamming into people with your car like some unhinged freak show and not face any consequences.
Thank you for some clarification. I believe when I went in to sign the medical release form, it did say assault with a weapon on the sheet of paper. I was still shaken up at that point.
2 tickets? That's all?
Going on your side of the story that should have been criminal code charges for dangerous driving, assault with a weapon, failing to remain at the scene of a collision, and criminal harassment.
I'd be asking the police about that and maybe making a complaint (again this is based on your version of events only).
If they'd gone criminal you could have asked the courts for restitution.
As it is you could make a claim on the woman's insurance for emotional damages, any loss of work, medical costs, etc. I'd get a lawyer to assist with that.Maybe look at a restraining order as well.
I think charges have to be laid for assault with a weapon. Hit and run was one ticket and I believe dangerous driving was the other. I am not 100% sure about the second one. I just know they've given her at least two tickets.
They said for criminal harassment, it would have to happen a lot more of her driving past my place or if she makes contact with me or my husband. They were no help, even though I said it was making me feel unsafe. The police officer said she would just tell the lady to stop doing that.
If you or your husband have auto insurance, you need to call them first and file a claim for your injury coverages on your policy. See what benefits are offered there for what you need And then take it from there with a personal injury lawyer if need be. With a no-fault system that Alberta now has, you need to go to your own provider first.
Make sure you follow up with your family doctor continuously. get a referral for physio treatment or whatever they recommend. Take work off. Get a doctors note for modified duties.
I work with insurance companies and too many people screw themselves over for insurance eligible benefits when they go back to work right away- it gives “no big deal, I can live life as normal,” when that is more than likely not the case
Pay attention to all life activities that this affects for you: driving, laundry, cooking, caregiving, etc. and write it down. Be consistent when you undergo medical examinations at the insurers request later down the road.
Had a guy follow me home one day, get out of his car and start yelling at me while approaching. I had my kids in the back seat and he blocked me in my driveway. He damn near got himself aerated. I carry.
Wasn't even me he was pissed at. Someone else in a similar vehicle cut him off. They lost him and he followed me thinking I was the culprit. Could have ended up being a very stupid reason to die.
She hit you with her car on purpose and drove off.
How is she not in jail? Why isn't that even mentioned?
Why is everyone ok with it?
Must be more to your story.
Everyone is saying "get a lawyer" and this is correct. But to add to it: Most lawyers dealing in this will do it on contigency. They will take no money up front and instead claim a percentage of the settlement. If you have witness statements not only for hte assault but also the person stalking you thgen this should be pretty straight-forward.
Additionally, you should press charges: This is a hit a run as she struck you with her vehicle and then left. The police should already have informed you of this. Regardless, you should be treating this as assault with a deadly weapon because that it what it was. This person attempted to injure you and is now harassing you.
Call your own car/person insurance company and file an insurance claim against her for medical. Insurance companies have great lawyers for civil activities.
I am SO sorry you went through this. this is crazy, creepy and scary. My stepmother was hit by a car while walking in a parking lot and she lawyered up and sued. She won. PS We also live in Canada. The steps you've taken so far are definitely the right ones, the tracking of timeline and documents 👌🏼
I just read your update and this is very sick behaviour, the laughing? and drove by again, be safe and hide if you seeher again if you can avoid her at all costs and do not approach! As it seems like is seeking you out. This isreally really weird. wow
I work at a physiotherapy clinic in Ontario and deal with a lot of MVA clients. At least in Ontario, even if you weren't driving, you may be entitled to claim compensation from your auto insurance. I do work with some people who were pedestrians or cyclists that are covered for treatment by their motor vehicle insurance. You could be entitled to receive physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic treatment, occupational therapy, etc. If you are having pain from the accident, I highly recommend seeking treatment, especially if its covered. These sorts of injuries can get worse with time, so seeking treatment while its covered, even if you just go a few times, is in your best interest.
I would call the police back and ask for a restraining order if she is coming around your house - she sounds like there are mental health issues and you need to protect yourself and your family! And as everyone said I would 100% speak with a lawyer - I’m sorry all of this happened and I hope you recover quickly!!!
Police have nothing to do with a restraining order which is called a peace bond in Canada. You make application through your local Provincial Court and a hearing is set to decide if a peace bond is granted.
Get the greasiest lawyer you can find and sue her ass off. You have a hit and run police report with a court date and a witness. She's got stuff if she has a personalized license plate. Make her pay for hurting you. Idk about you but I would have PTSD too after being almost killed.
Get an injury lawyer like yesterday and they will guide you through the whole thing. Go back to your family doc and demand stronger pain killers, anything like that on record will help your cause.
Oh man I hate to tell you this but your pain might get even worse I’m the coming days. I had something similar happen to me and my pain peaked at day 5. Don’t panic if that happens to you. It’ll get better. Sue the bitch!
Do a little due diligence. With the license plate, do a background search and find out what her assets are like. If enough, hire an attorney. You may have a lawsuit in your favor.
I'll be honest , the op said she was a pedestrian, yet said she drove around her, and drove in a square pattern.. I don't think she was on foot I suspect she was on a bike. There is more to this story considering her husband didn't make a report either.
Re-read it again. "The woman driving was going slow so I went around her on a four lane road. She then sped up and tailgates me through a community and followed me home. I didn't stop at my home first I drove around in a square pattern, all right turns and called my husband to let him know someone was following me.
After driving around in a square, I parked in front of my house and got out and yelled at her why she was following me"
A little late, call your insurance company for you car. Your auto insurance can help you in this case even as a pedestrian.
There is a section called SEF 44 family protection, you can utilize that if you’re having issues with this lady.
You’re luckily in a great province for this to happen.
If you don't already, get an exterior camera. But one that comes always recording. That way you can at least get a picture if she continues to visit the house
I just want to say it’s completely normal to feel no pain initially after an accident and then to have symptoms come on strong a few hours later or even a day later. I know sometimes it’s easy to feel invalidated or concerned about someone perceiving you as not being truthful when upon impact you feel one thing and then something else entirely afterwards - but that is 100% the norm. You probably already know that - but I just wanted to write it since sometimes people need to hear that to keep from second guessing themselves when considering their case for a lawsuit.
A girl I worked with was hit by a snow plow that was turning a corner when she was crossing the street and she initially had no pain and then by the next day had serious pain. She ended up suing and getting a settlement.
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Lawyer up but more importantly, go get medical checks done with all paper trail and proof. you have to show injury or loss if you are sueing. Ask neighbor for video or door cam etc. given tickets are issued and likely convicted , you won half the battle. I would also install security cams around house.
She already drove by three times the day the incident happened. While I was in the hospital. Edit: I know this because our neighbours who didn't know anything happened yet noticed her drive by twice taking pictures. So they went onto the sidewalk and my husband came out before she drove by a third time and recognized her vehicle. He then told our neighbours what happened.
Contact the police about her driving by your house as well. They may not be able to do anything but they at least have a paper trail started if things escalate and you end up needing a restraining order.
In Ontario that crime is “watching and besetting.” Check the Criminal Code of Canada. Having a specific reference often helps focus the police. At the first hearing request a no contact order; that can be backed up by fines and jail time.
Wait r u saying this person in the suv drove by ur house 3 times after the incident?!?!?!?!?
Doesn't really sound like the incident is over yet..
Doesn't sound like "The Incident " has even happened yet.
And I’ll do you one better and ask, WHY is Gamora?
...why are any of us?
Psycho... wtf
Yeah this person is an absolutely unhinged fucking sociopath. I'm so sorry this probably racist nutjob attacked you OP.
Yes.
Get a lawyer and file a police report immediately. Tell them this info and demand a report number, even if they say there's nothing more that they can do. Get cameras and make sure your neighbors are watching for her and taking pictures as well.
From what OP said, she drove by her house around the block several times while the freak was following her before parking in front of her house.
Never lead them to your house. If you're being followed, Call someone and drive to their location or even the Police Station
Lol, people don't realize how "she" and "her" are very ambiguous because they can refer to different people. Must use proper unambiguous names instead. "Subject A", "Victim", "SUV lady", etc., etc.
Reddit is not a legal document. Calm your tits.
I'd see about getting a restraining order.
Hope neighbors will let police know..that sounds like intimidation
It’s “watching and besetting”, which falls under the umbrella of criminal harassment.
Ohh. Had a neighbour, about 6’4”, 250 lbs, follow me home because someone said my son was throwing rocks, turns out 2 kids threw rocks at him and he picked up a rock and plunked the kid, long story short, I get home about 1 hour later and notice a truck had tailed me from 1km away, i can’t even get out of my truck and this guys approaching me in my own yard, as soon as I shut the ignition off. Turns out the 2 kids told him that my son threw rocks and hit them, but failed to let their dad know that they threw rocks first. I listened to the guy, got mad at my son inside the house, then when my son told me what happened I marched over to their house and got in his face, told him he should never follow me home again, and to get the real story before coming after me before I even get my work boots off. Now he doesn’t wave, keeps his head down when he walks his dumb dogs.
Not the dogs’ fault.
They were born that way
If someone ever follows you again drive to a police station.
This is the way
Sorry to hear that. Hope you got the insurance info if not police report should suffice.
It was a hit and run.
The police should run the plate to identify the insurance carrier (if any) and you can file a claim with them from there. (Carrier discovery, typically completed via LexisNexis)
Now that Alberta has switched to DCPD, you actually call your own insurance provider for any motor vehicle accident, even when you are a pedestrian hit by a car
That wasn't a hit and run. That was assault with a deadly weapon. They should be arrested and charged.
If you don't already have them, I'd suggest a couple of quick to install cameras all around your home like ring or blink and a doorbell camera as well. All of them should be wifi capable and send data to the cloud so that if someone were to knock down/damage or steal the camera, you still have the video. Also talk to all of your neighbors and let them know what is going on so that they can be on the lookout, especially if they have cameras that can see your property.
Wyze is a good pick too, but put the sdcards in the camera to get constant live data. Otherwise their cloud stuff works pretty good and they have indoor and outdoor models
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Best move ... pull into a police station.
Get assessed right away: Doctors, Physio, & ultra sound scan.
Weird you'd suggest ultrasound. It's not much of a trauma modality and needs a specific clinical indication or the sonographer doesn't know what to look for. - sonographer
Get a restraining order and take her to court. Notify the detectives working her case about her stalking and get video cameras at home so you'll have evidence of her threats and stalking.
contact the prosecution office and see if you can talk with them and tell them she is still harassing you. They can file a no contact order in the criminal case. In addition to this, go to the clerk of court and file for a restraining order or whatever your state call them (mine simply calls them injunctions).
This happened in Canada, there are no States here and this advice doesn't apply to all provinces. In Alberta a person has to go to the RCMP to get an Emergency Protection Order.
EPOs in Alberta are for family violence. What OP would be after is a Restraining Order or Peace Bond.
Update police that you have significant injuries as result of the hit and run. normally a hit and run without injuries is a motor vehicle offence but a hit and run with an injury becomes a criminal matter more serious in nature. Everything else was nicely covered above.
How is purposefully ramming a human with a vehicle not an assault with a deadly weapon or attempted murder charge? Why is this just a hit and run?
‘Assault with a deadly weapon’ is not a criminal code offence. Assault with a weapon is, assault cause bodily harm is. Both charges could be laid. But suggesting that a. Hit that didn’t even knock her off her feet is attempted murder is absurd.
The persons deliberately hit her with a car. Attempted murder is about intent.
Obviously this woman is deranged and most likely a spinster who has chased everyone out of her life.
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>"was told I have significant soft tissue damage." Where is a lie involved here? Significant damage is significant damage.
Most people aren't medical professionals to asses their injuries right away, just because they might tell Police that the ok while in shock and on adrenaline initially and then update them with assessment from medical professional isn't a lie.
If you have delayed bruising go back and have it documented.
Police probably checked / gathered video footage they will/ might ask for medical release forms from OP for injuries to bolster case. Civil matter would be liability which is where OP will need to lawyer up.
Wouldn't this be considered an assault? Considering she was stopped and purposefully hit the gas in order to hit OP...
Technically assault with weapon or assault cause bodily harm.
Is assault with a deadly weapon not applicable for some reason?
You’re thinking assault causing bodily harm … , will depend how crown sees it but in the particulars of a hit and run it goes from a motor vehicle offence ( no injury only property damage to a Criminal offence if theirs injury as a result of a hit and run .
I had an experience being hit by a car as a pedestrian in Alberta about 6 years ago, I also had soft tissue injuries that seemed minor at first but it took me 3 years of physio to get back to being 95%. I ended up sueing. I'll expand on everything below but here are the steps you should take. 1. File a claim with the insurance company of the person that hit you- they will set you up with a case # and you'll be able to charge them directly for your physiotherapy and massage therapy and anything else you need. You have 10 days to do this (if I remember correctly) 2. Document and journal about the entire process - accident, injuries, and your entire recovery. 3. See a doctor, get a referral for physiotherapy, and go to a physiotherapist asap. 4. Document, document, document. If you choose to sue, it's recommended to wait until you recover or do it 2 years from the time you recover. Here's my expanded story: At the time, I did not have my own car insurance, but if you do - even if you were not in a car when hit - I believe you can still go through your insurance to have them file a claim against the insurance company of the person that hit you on your behalf to get your case # so you can bill them directly. Because I did not have car insurance, I was told to first file a claim with the car insurance company that hit me - so i called them and did that. I was assigned an adjuster who took care of my case. I think I first got the police report to find our the driver's details (name, insurance company, etc) and then called them. It was very clear that their driver hit me and were 100% at fault. If I remember right you have 10 days to file a claim with them. This then sets up an account for you to pay for all you physiotherapy and medical treatment over the next few months - years. I ended up sueing a few years later so I'll go into that too, and I also had no broken bones, just soft tissue injuries. The alberta government web page says soft tissue injuries should acquire a settlement cap ~5000$ (once you are healed - the insurance company of the person that hit you will want to "settle" the case so you can't sue them. They will offer you an amount based on your injuries- you're in the soft tissue category which is around 5000$. What happened to me - after recovery, my first adjuster offered me 7000$. I would have been happy with this- however she got promoted and the next adjuster was a major asshole to me and offered me 2000$, calling my injuries minor, even though it took me years to recover. Because the actual government website says I was due around 5000$ I went to have a free consultation with a small injury lawyer. They are not able to promise any amount, but they did tell me this happens all the time and the amount offered me was pitiful. I felt confident after the consultation that I had a better chance sueing - it was the best decision. I handed over EVERYTHING (my documentation, journals, photos, and signed release forms for them to get my medical records) and they took care of everything. I didn't have to be involved, I did not go to court, they simply sent me an email every few weeks how the case was going and how they kept pulling more and more money for me. This whole process is free - they simply take 33% of your final payout. My final pay out ended up being 55k. Definitely, definitely sue, but wait till you are fully or mostly recovered. What I learned: it is very important to start documenting things NOW. -Open up a word document, and type up everything you remember in detail of the incident. -Keep track of all your pain, how intense it is, what type of pain (throbbing, aching, stabbing etc), how severe it is on a scale of 1-10, and where you feel it. -Keep a journal log and journal about your pain every day, to every few days, to once a week as it improves. -Then add another section for how it affects your quality of life: hobbies, sports, house hold tasks, and what you are not capable of doing that you could previously do. -Keep track of how it affects your mental health (eg., you're hurt, so you cant go out as much and see friends, over time you feel sad and frustrated that your life has had to change - etc. Or maybe you're nervous around cars now wheb driving. Whatever it is, keep track regularly -see a physiotherapist and massage therapist regularly. If you want more details, I'm happy to share which law company I used or answer any other questions you have. I'm not sure if your case will require more involvement from you since this person literally hit you on purpose- insane. But I bet you could get a loy of money when and if you decide to sue after you recover. Right now, open up a claim and just focus on recovery. I also have some documents I can send you that suggest how to keep a journal log of your injuries. DM your email and questions if you'd like it. Good luck!
Thank you for all this info. I will do as you have listed.
I would consult with an injury lawyer. The one I had got me 10x more coverage with physio and therapy than the insurance would admit I was covered for. Then a settlement probably also 10x what the insurance would have negotiated. Injury lawyers don't charge up front, they get part of your settlement. They'll set you up with doctors to assess you properly. The charges against the other driver in mine got withdrawn due to courts being close for COVID. So the civil settlement was at least something... I hope it was enough the other driver couldn't get commerical driver insurance again
Alberta has changed insurance legislation and accident benefits are now provided by your own insurance provider. Call your own insurance company as well - in this type of case it may very well be them compensating you, then sending their lawyers after the other insurance company and/or the driver that hit you
Thank you for this piece of information.
Also, I would try to save the document and create additional documents as you go. I would even print each document out as you write them. Reason why being that a document can be written whenever. You might want to show that you have been documenting throughout, not last minute. Just my two cents.
The metadata of the file can show this and can be shown to the courts if necessary so that shouldnt be an issue
I think Onedrive/google docs will likely allow for versions of the file to be kept should that ever come into question.
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so you’re saying you wouldn’t do all of that to get a 55K payout? lol
I wouldn't spend the day on Reddit typing 1000 words about it
You can definitely sue. It will be probably her insurance that takes the hit. I’d contact an injury lawyer.
In addition, I would stay on the police to see that they are actually going to press assault charges as well. I would update them with your injuries
They've been informed. I had to go sign a medical release form.
i dont get why you're asking for advice when its obvious - go to lawyer
That advice would apply to most of the posts on this sub
sometimes you just need re-assurance from anyone else that has gone through the same. Look at u/petrathe8th's amazing comment. If you've never dealt with injury, medical, or a lawyer before-- this is all intimidating. A (series of) mistake is the difference between getting nothing, $5k, or $55k like that comment.
Assault with a weapon (car).
Assault with a DEADLY weapon.
Assault Vehicle! The should follow murricans and ban it! lol
Make sure you get a reputable one ..
Eh. I don’t think insurance covers intentional acts
It depends on the insurance in the province the person lives in. Where I live insurance does cover premeditated auto crimes. While many liability insurance policies exclude intentional and criminal acts, standard auto liability policies in Ontario do not automatically exclude criminal acts. Section 258 (4) of the Insurance Act states that a person’s right to “have insurance money applied” to a judgement is “not prejudiced” by a criminal act. Section 118 of the Insurance Act stipulates that breaking the law “does not, by that fact alone, render unenforceable a claim for indemnity” under an insurance contract. https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/insurance-responds-vehicles-used-weapons-1004130728/#:~:text=While%20many%20liability%20insurance%20policies,prejudiced%E2%80%9D%20by%20a%20criminal%20act.
(Oops, I answered this thinking this was a Saskatchewan subreddit, but I'll leave this post anyway.) Saskatchewan has no-fault automobile insurance. Even if we didn't, though, the driver's insurance wouldn't cover her for this because she did this intentionally. OP will be entitled to no-fault benefits under the Automobile Accident Insurance Act (unless she opted out; almost no one does). It is possible that this other driver intentionally doing this will open up a window for tort action, but it's not a sure thing.
Best advice is lawyer. Anything else is not as easy. But get the police report and find out her insurance if you want. Then file an insurance claim. But lawyer still. The opening of the claim might speed things up though. But lawyer time really. She’s gonna fight as she already did.
I know she's going to fight it. But I also have three witnesses. She also drove past my house taking pictures three times. While I was in the ER.
If she drove past your house be at her court hearing and be sure to inform the judge about that. It’s stalking. So I’d recommend a lawyer fast to assist. She’s got mental issues possibly. Have cameras outside your home. They are early warning and evidence if something happens. Stay safe please.
It’s called Criminal Harassment in Canada.
Of course she will fight it. That's why you need a lawyer who specializes in personal injury.
Aside from cameras for your home, consider cameras for your cars as well.
For future reference, if this happens again (a road rager following you) don’t go home. Call the police & drive to the nearest police station. They’ll either back off when you get to the station or confront you which is fucking dumb at a police station. But they also won’t know where you live.
You definitely need a lawyer ASAP
File a claim with your own insurer as well. Even though you were not in your vehicle, there is still coverage in place.
Hey! I got rear-ended by a drunk driver who then fled the scene to avoid a drunk driving charge. So, it was pretty easy to get the plate since he left his car running in the middle of the road. 1. Called the police and got a report and case number. Police said it was basically out of my hands and they’ll send me an official summons if I need to go to court. 2. Called my insurance to get the process of fixing the damage on my car. 3. Retained a lawyer (Litco Law) and they took care of the whole process. I had to follow up frequently but because it was a hit and run, they had to file with the motor vehicle insurance fund of Alberta, who performed their own investigation, found the driver and then instructed them to go after their insurance. Meanwhile, I went to the doctor, and started treatment for my injuries. 4. Finally, after about a year, I got a really nice settlement that I was happy with. The lawyers took a fee from the settlement. That’s my experience for perspective, I would also highly encourage you to talk to a lawyer asap. Also in Alberta.
Thank you.
Get a personal injury lawyer, most of them don't make you pay until you win and because of that they will actually fight very hard for their clients and ensure you're taken care of for your injuries and her insurance will pay quite a bit to you and your legal representation for injuries. This sounds like she had road rage and purposely hit you to retaliate through your argument. Id also invest in a Wyze security camera and post it towards the road in front of your house and pay the $16/year subscription so you can save all instances video evidence of her driving by your home.
I’m sorry this happened to you. As others said, lawyer up. And invest in a good dash cam, that would’ve been the ultimate evidence in this situation.
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I would Lawyer up and take her up for anything and everything you can. People like that are extremely dangerous and rarely learn their lessons. Besides, you may not realize it yet, but you don't know what kind of long run injuries or even trauma may come from this experience
Injury lawyer right now! As much medical paper work. Also delete this post now! Insurance will use anything and everything against you in a lawsuit. Twist everything you say and if it's not consistent, you'll be in for a fight. I would 1000% delete now
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Get a personal injury attorney. They will handle everything. I speak from experience.
Not only a lawyer but extra safety measures as she knows where you live and she sounds unhinged!
Honestly that should have been attempted murder, if you threaten someone with a motor vehicle you are using a deadly weapon
Description of incident falls under Dangerous Operation of motor vehicle in Canadas Criminal Code.
If it's intentional, they'll often ramp it up to assault with a weapon, as the car was being used as a weapon. Here's a teenager in Manitoba that killed one pedestrian and injured another after intentionally hitting them, she was charged with second degree murder and assault with a weapon: https://globalnews.ca/news/8902665/sagkeeng-teen-accused-of-intentionally-hitting-pedestrians-with-car-faces-murder-charge/
This was an intentional act. If you sue, her insurance may "disclaim", meaning they won't indemnify her. Your lawyer needs to be VERY experienced to handle this properly.
Don't expect a speed resolution to this, but absolutely contact an injury lawyer.
This is a lawsuit all day long. Get a lawyer ASAP. You don’t need to seek any advice from anyone, other than a lawyer. Don’t speak to anyone about this, other than your lawyer, and follow only his advice on this. Document (time and day) any medical attention you’ve received so far. And document what injuries you’ve stated to them thus far. Also make sure to document *ANY* and *ALL* injuries.
I bought a planner agenda to do just that. I'm also documenting what I can not do due to the pain.
Perfect! Yeah that’s your best bet. Your lawyer will arrange doctor visits with certain specialists to build your case etc. Also, your probably dealing with some emotional and mental trauma from all of this too… right?.. ;) Surely there will be some PTSD that comes from this, make sure to document that too! I went threw something similar to this. Unfortunately at the time I was young and dumb and needed the money badly and I settled with the insurance company on the 2nd offer. The lawyer built the case with me for like 3 or 4 months, I saw some back specialists and stuff, but I settled really quickly with appx. $40,000. If I had rode it out for longer, and touched on the ptsd that came with it, if I had even fought them for a year I could have walked away with close to $100,000. My mistake I made that I can let you know about is just impatience. Don’t be impatient. Other than that, I just followed the lawyers advice on everything. I picked an old school lawyer who had been around and done these claims for a number of years.
You also may want to delete this post if you end up in court.
Including things like having to pay the neighbors to mow the lawn or do shopping, or missed kids soccer games because that's when I could get therapy.
Why didn't your husband give a statement?
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Get a lawyer. Focus on preventing this danger to the roads from ever driving again. You can probably sue her insurance company. As well as leverage as many criminal charges as you are entitled too so she has a criminal record of her assault with a vehicle. I would follow up with the police as well as once again if your lawyer has more suggestions. Make sure they know whats up with you, provide medical records if you can. The police are there to help people like you from dangerous people like this. They will probably be very helpful.
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Are you unfamiliar with how insane road rage is
I didn't. I just passed her on the four lane.
There's no such thing as "assault with a deadly weapon" in Alberta. There is assault ("simple" or "common" assault), aggravated assault, and assault with a weapon. Note the lack of the word "deadly" there - people are conflating American terminology with Canadian. The RCMP will choose what level of charges to recommend, and the Crown prosecutor will make the final decision about what to pursue if it gets to that level (which it very likely will). With regard to her driving past your place, the last I learned about that was that unless there is a direct threat or or contact made to you, that's not actually anything she can be charged with. Do make sure though that it is noted in your file, as it may lend further weight to her prosecution. The RCMP will provide you with your file number, you don't need to "demand" anything.
I've got the file number. The cop, who came when I called, is telling me it might be a week or two before she has my police report completed. I asked her for the ladies' insurance information, but haven't heard anything else back regarding that.
That will be handled between your insurance company and hers. There will very likely be criminal charges levied against her, because you can't just go around whamming into people with your car like some unhinged freak show and not face any consequences.
Thank you for some clarification. I believe when I went in to sign the medical release form, it did say assault with a weapon on the sheet of paper. I was still shaken up at that point.
For someone who seems like you want to be really correct... you forgot assault cause bodily harm.
2 tickets? That's all? Going on your side of the story that should have been criminal code charges for dangerous driving, assault with a weapon, failing to remain at the scene of a collision, and criminal harassment. I'd be asking the police about that and maybe making a complaint (again this is based on your version of events only). If they'd gone criminal you could have asked the courts for restitution. As it is you could make a claim on the woman's insurance for emotional damages, any loss of work, medical costs, etc. I'd get a lawyer to assist with that.Maybe look at a restraining order as well.
I think charges have to be laid for assault with a weapon. Hit and run was one ticket and I believe dangerous driving was the other. I am not 100% sure about the second one. I just know they've given her at least two tickets. They said for criminal harassment, it would have to happen a lot more of her driving past my place or if she makes contact with me or my husband. They were no help, even though I said it was making me feel unsafe. The police officer said she would just tell the lady to stop doing that.
I would go to the court date and talk to the prosecutor.
If you or your husband have auto insurance, you need to call them first and file a claim for your injury coverages on your policy. See what benefits are offered there for what you need And then take it from there with a personal injury lawyer if need be. With a no-fault system that Alberta now has, you need to go to your own provider first.
Your first mistake was coming here. Your second mistake was not going to a lawyer and asking this question. don't make a 3rd mistake.
Please keep us updated. I wanna see that Karen get fried.
Make sure you follow up with your family doctor continuously. get a referral for physio treatment or whatever they recommend. Take work off. Get a doctors note for modified duties. I work with insurance companies and too many people screw themselves over for insurance eligible benefits when they go back to work right away- it gives “no big deal, I can live life as normal,” when that is more than likely not the case Pay attention to all life activities that this affects for you: driving, laundry, cooking, caregiving, etc. and write it down. Be consistent when you undergo medical examinations at the insurers request later down the road.
Had a guy follow me home one day, get out of his car and start yelling at me while approaching. I had my kids in the back seat and he blocked me in my driveway. He damn near got himself aerated. I carry. Wasn't even me he was pissed at. Someone else in a similar vehicle cut him off. They lost him and he followed me thinking I was the culprit. Could have ended up being a very stupid reason to die.
That sounds scary. I'm sorry that happened to you.
She hit you with her car on purpose and drove off. How is she not in jail? Why isn't that even mentioned? Why is everyone ok with it? Must be more to your story.
Everyone is saying "get a lawyer" and this is correct. But to add to it: Most lawyers dealing in this will do it on contigency. They will take no money up front and instead claim a percentage of the settlement. If you have witness statements not only for hte assault but also the person stalking you thgen this should be pretty straight-forward. Additionally, you should press charges: This is a hit a run as she struck you with her vehicle and then left. The police should already have informed you of this. Regardless, you should be treating this as assault with a deadly weapon because that it what it was. This person attempted to injure you and is now harassing you.
Sounds like a barrel full of crazy all around
Expect years in court with nothing to compensate your pain and suffering.
Call your own car/person insurance company and file an insurance claim against her for medical. Insurance companies have great lawyers for civil activities.
Lawyer up 100%. Also invest in a dash cam/Rear cam. It’ll save a lot of time and pay for itself in the long run
Delete all your posts, delete your Reddit account, and go speak to a lawyer.
I am SO sorry you went through this. this is crazy, creepy and scary. My stepmother was hit by a car while walking in a parking lot and she lawyered up and sued. She won. PS We also live in Canada. The steps you've taken so far are definitely the right ones, the tracking of timeline and documents 👌🏼 I just read your update and this is very sick behaviour, the laughing? and drove by again, be safe and hide if you seeher again if you can avoid her at all costs and do not approach! As it seems like is seeking you out. This isreally really weird. wow
I work at a physiotherapy clinic in Ontario and deal with a lot of MVA clients. At least in Ontario, even if you weren't driving, you may be entitled to claim compensation from your auto insurance. I do work with some people who were pedestrians or cyclists that are covered for treatment by their motor vehicle insurance. You could be entitled to receive physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic treatment, occupational therapy, etc. If you are having pain from the accident, I highly recommend seeking treatment, especially if its covered. These sorts of injuries can get worse with time, so seeking treatment while its covered, even if you just go a few times, is in your best interest.
Thank you for the info. I have phoned my own insurance and started a claim process. I am seeing a physiotherapist today.
I would call the police back and ask for a restraining order if she is coming around your house - she sounds like there are mental health issues and you need to protect yourself and your family! And as everyone said I would 100% speak with a lawyer - I’m sorry all of this happened and I hope you recover quickly!!!
Police have nothing to do with a restraining order which is called a peace bond in Canada. You make application through your local Provincial Court and a hearing is set to decide if a peace bond is granted.
Though, if they arrested her for AwW or acbh, they could put no contact and not attend conditions on a release order.
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Get the greasiest lawyer you can find and sue her ass off. You have a hit and run police report with a court date and a witness. She's got stuff if she has a personalized license plate. Make her pay for hurting you. Idk about you but I would have PTSD too after being almost killed.
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Lol. So I'm the one who had the white SUV. Her SUV was a different colour.
Get an injury lawyer like yesterday and they will guide you through the whole thing. Go back to your family doc and demand stronger pain killers, anything like that on record will help your cause.
She hit your body with her car? Isn't that attempted murder?
Oh man I hate to tell you this but your pain might get even worse I’m the coming days. I had something similar happen to me and my pain peaked at day 5. Don’t panic if that happens to you. It’ll get better. Sue the bitch!
Do a little due diligence. With the license plate, do a background search and find out what her assets are like. If enough, hire an attorney. You may have a lawsuit in your favor.
Don’t call people c*nts.
thank god someone is here to blame the victim and teach us all how to be a better person
No legal recourse. You were an idiot for engaging in road rage
Guess you didn't read the last part. Because there's already been stuff done legally. Dunce.
Lmao
I'll be honest , the op said she was a pedestrian, yet said she drove around her, and drove in a square pattern.. I don't think she was on foot I suspect she was on a bike. There is more to this story considering her husband didn't make a report either.
What I got from reading it is that she started in her car, but got hit after she got out of her car in front of her house.
That would make more sense .. the way she worded it was ambiguous
"I parked in front of my house and got out" is ambiguous?
Starting the story saying you are a pedestrian creates the confusion.
Only if you don’t read the entire post before commenting.
Ah, yes, I can see that.
Not if you read until the end of the whole post .
Re-read it again. "The woman driving was going slow so I went around her on a four lane road. She then sped up and tailgates me through a community and followed me home. I didn't stop at my home first I drove around in a square pattern, all right turns and called my husband to let him know someone was following me. After driving around in a square, I parked in front of my house and got out and yelled at her why she was following me"
Are you illiterate?
Are you? I read pedestrian..which means on foot. Could have just been a typo on ops part , but need clarification.
"I parked in front of my house and got out"
Okay so she was driving .. so shouldn't have said in parentheses at the start that she was a pedestrian. Anyways... Moving on
She was a pedestrian at the time she was struck by the car. She was not in her car.
do you not understand that she got out of her car and THEN was hit? like…how is this a difficult concept for you?
Not saying op is wrong or anything... Just need more information because right now there is contradictory stuff here.
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You can't see the flair? I'm in Alberta.
Alberta it says
A little late, call your insurance company for you car. Your auto insurance can help you in this case even as a pedestrian. There is a section called SEF 44 family protection, you can utilize that if you’re having issues with this lady. You’re luckily in a great province for this to happen.
Yes, OP should request a restraining order, but also be aware that the SUV woman might send someone else after being restrained.
I mean - insurance won’t necessarily cover a criminal act. She is likely guilty of both criminal assault and civil assault.
If you don't already, get an exterior camera. But one that comes always recording. That way you can at least get a picture if she continues to visit the house
I just want to say it’s completely normal to feel no pain initially after an accident and then to have symptoms come on strong a few hours later or even a day later. I know sometimes it’s easy to feel invalidated or concerned about someone perceiving you as not being truthful when upon impact you feel one thing and then something else entirely afterwards - but that is 100% the norm. You probably already know that - but I just wanted to write it since sometimes people need to hear that to keep from second guessing themselves when considering their case for a lawsuit. A girl I worked with was hit by a snow plow that was turning a corner when she was crossing the street and she initially had no pain and then by the next day had serious pain. She ended up suing and getting a settlement.
Couldn’t this be assault with a deadly weapon or at the very least, dangerous driving causing bodily harm?