Do you believe in Karma?

[JE3146]

Interesting story... and I have to say I'm a firm believer of karma. It seems good things happen to me only after I've been good to others. I try to live by that philosophy as much as possible. I figure even if it's a load of crap, it at least lets me feel good about my actions, and that at the very least is comforting enough to have a better day than most.

[Ashcan Bill]

I'll be nice. No comments about the gentleman in question.

But you did give me a bit of a smile this morning!

[Da Klugs]

Carlos... grandchild OK is the big issue.

Intentional? I believe there are folks out there looking to do exactly what you describe. Have had a few near misses based upon "phantom stops". Law is funny about rear end collisions.. it's always the one in the rears fault.

Karma? Faith? PIF? Good things come to good people? No good deed....? Life has may intersecting and overlapping circles both seen and unseen. The unexpected rewards of a good life are both internal and external. The external aspects being those typically described as Karma, fate, the lords will..etc. I believe that the majority of people are good the majority of time. Makes life a positive experience. You increase the odds of experiencing it from external sources by being good to a greater degree but good will find you none the less in some form or another based upon the odds, most people are good people. The same is true with the opposite.

Originally Posted by Blueface

He was hauled in a stretcher by an ambulance....

He received $9,500 for his troubles.

Seriously, wtf? That sucks Carlos. I too have been hit (twice in the last year) by two different people who claimed it wasn't their fault when it clearly was. Fortunately, there were no injuries but my 1-week new car last April suffered $4k in damages in the first accident. This guy who hit me told me to call Fox (the studio for which he worked) and they'd take care of everything. When they finally got a hold of the guy, he changed his story and said it was my fault (I'm sure, so he could save his job) which it most certainly was not.

And Fox had a nifty little way of skirting liability.

My insurance co, directed at Fox's insurance co: "Do you take responsibility for the accident."

Fox's insurance co: "Nope."

My insurance co: "Hmmm......well, let's take this to arbitration, okay?"

Fox's insurance co: "Nope."

Case closed and I had to cough up my $1k deductible. Could have been worse, much worse, could have had more damages, there could have been injuries, could have cost more...but if the guy was a standup guy which we should all strive to be, he would have stepped up and taken it like a man.

Throughout the whole thing, I was pretty calm, took a bunch of pictures and thought it was pretty obvious that the guy who hit me from the rear (yeah, get that...) was at fault.

Guess he'll get what's comin' around.

2nd accident....long story short, I'm watching a crazy woman driving in traffic & almost side-swipe several cars in the 2 mile stretch while I've watched her. I should have moved off the main road and let her kill somebody but instead, I kept on. I was tired and just wanted to get home but I did call 911 and reported her. Just before she hit me.

And then somebody from a car behind her comes out and consoles her as she's a complete basket case and claiming that she corrected her reckless driving. I guess I was invisible that day. And yet, it was nice that I was there to eventually stop her reckless driving by being the pillow into which she drove.

While I absolutely feel your pain Carlos, just remember that it could have been worse and try not to let it eat you up that this guy is getting off with a wad of cash (it ain't easy). You have to live your life the best way you know how, be the best person you are, exercise gratitude like you do with having your daughter & grandson safe & sound, and things will work out. Some people really suck but if you're doing the best you can with the life you control (and you can only control yours), well, things like the joy you have with your grandson will be the much deserved reward.

[CasaDooley]

Like we used to say in the military, karmas a M@#%*R F^@&%R.
Sorry to hear it happened in the first place Carlos, glad no one was seriously hurt.