Ladyrider Posted November 4, 2008 #1 Posted November 4, 2008 well, I got a call today from the guy that bought Tom's bike and trailer. He wanted to know if I had the manuel and a fix it book. I found the manuel, now how to see if I can find the fix it book...I know Tom had one of those. I blabbed his ear off about Tom's love of that scoot. This guy is 62 and lives on a house boat in half moon bay. But NO internet access...I told him, boy you better get yourself down the library and get on the net cuz those guys on the Venture site are gonna wanna hear about how that scoot is ridin! Says he has been riding every day that its been possible. Isn't that great? Tom would be soooooo happy his GF is on the 'road again'... I got kinda choked up talking to him. went to the pretrial hearing today and asked that the case be heard by a jury. The date is set for February 23rd. My attourney thinks it will take about 2 weeks. The opposing side has found an accident 'expert' to say that Tom tried to pass the trailer, vering into the other lane, coming back into his own lane, applying the breaks and was speeding. The limit was 35, and 100 feet from the the speed goes up to 45. Our expert says Tom was doing 40-43 mph, so he was escalating from 35-45, in the middle of the two signs. His skid marks are CLEARLY in the middle of his lane. Regardless of whether they was doing 50, that they say, or 40, he had the right of way. You dont see the bike, you turn in front of him, he hits the breaks, bike goes down. Your at fault. This is rediculous. All I can say, is that, we have to be closer to getting this done and over with. Closure cannot happen until this is finished. But, I am fighting for Toms rights. He was not at fault and I will resist them applying any blame to him.
Tom Posted November 4, 2008 #2 Posted November 4, 2008 Good Luck to ya and keep us posted..Always good to see ya online!
Marcarl Posted November 4, 2008 #3 Posted November 4, 2008 Keep the spirit young'un, you'll make it one day at a time. Good to read your comments. Keep us updated. Carl
mini-muffin Posted November 4, 2008 #4 Posted November 4, 2008 Good luck darling. Hope it goes smoothly for you. We're here for ya. Margaret
friesman Posted November 4, 2008 #5 Posted November 4, 2008 It was tough this morning sitting thru the court stuff, but keep telling yourself youre doing the right thing standing up for Tom, but youre also standing up for yourself and finding yourself again. This will be a long healing process but you will get there and part of this path is now set to be over some time In Feb. Keep on going!, Youre doing fine and getting better all the time! Brian
saddlebum Posted November 4, 2008 #6 Posted November 4, 2008 You hang in there girl and remember you cannot dispute what the skid and scrape marks have to say about the incident. Just like in my accident last year they tried to hold me partially responsible, but the skid and scrape marks blew holes in every lie the other party tried.
Ozark Posted November 4, 2008 #7 Posted November 4, 2008 You keep doing what you need to do and know that we are all behind you on this. GOD Bless and Keep you through it all.
VTirelli Posted November 4, 2008 #8 Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks for the update Sherry, remember we're here for you. I'm sure they will make an offer before the trial starts. If what you're saying is true and the pictures show the skid marks, they're toast and they know it.
Gambler Posted November 5, 2008 #9 Posted November 5, 2008 Good Luck Lady R , I hope it works out in your favour Gambler
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