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Originally Posted by tbomachines
What's your point? The insurance still had to pay because she would have been determined at fault, regardless of what actually happened and thus justifying increased rates. Its her fault for accepting it and sitting back assuming that story is true (somehow I think it is probably exaggerated when it was told to you). The police would have charged the perp with obstructing an investigation, insurance fraud, and tampering with evidence if she lifted a finger.
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Most people are shaken up mmediately after an accident and are not thinking clearly, especially the elderly. When the cop presented the ticket at the scene, grandma probably felt compelled to sign it. Ma'am, let me make you an offer you can't refuse. You know, the old 'Now, ma'am I just need you to sign this traffic citation or go to jail' offer.
So, grandma gets it twice, once by getting hit by an inattentive cell phone yakking moronic driver and secondly, receiving a ticket as a result of Mr. Liar's lies.
I can tell you that if it was me, I would have told the policeman to check the pockets of the so-called 'witnesses' for the extra $20 they were paid.
But the elderly don't always think so clearly, especially immediately after getting hit hard (whip lash, concussion, broken bones, etc etc). But, hey, don't cut granny any slack......she's supposed to be on her game 24/7.