Pickett Crash Victim: We are not OK.

[GBRulz]

We have a manadatory seat belt law, yes and in fact, plenty of advertising on TV about how law enforcement is really going to crack down on that and they will pull people over for JUST that reason.

Insurance....also mandatory here, but the problem is, they don't enforce it. I've been pulled over a couple times and not once did I ever have to show proof of insurance.

and Creepy, I totally agree with you about the number of drivers who do not have insurance. I'm sick of it. People like this white trash woman are the reasons we have to carry coverage for uninsured motorists.

I hope she gets her medical bills paid for and not a penny more.

I wonder how many threatening phone calls this woman is getting.

[GBRulz]

Wisconsin's Financial Responsibility Law
Q. Is auto insurance mandatory in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has a financial responsibility law. It is designed to make sure that any motorist licensed to drive in Wisconsin has insurance or enough money to pay for damages to others that may be caused by a motor vehicle. These requirements may be met through a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, a surety bond, personal funds, or certificate of self-insurance. Details are available at the Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Hill Farms State Office Building, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison, WI 53702.

Q. If I decide to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements of Wisconsin by buying auto insurance, what coverages are required in Wisconsin and what are the minimum limits I can purchase?

If you decide to satisfy the requirements of the Wisconsin Financial Responsibility Law by buying auto insurance, your policy must provide the following minimum liability coverage:

$25,000 for injury or death of one person;
$50,000 for injury or death of two or more people; and
$10,000 for property damage.
The law also requires uninsured motorist coverage of $25,000/$50,000 for bodily injury liability coverage only.

[MJZiggy]

I hope she gets enough to cover what her bills would have been had she been properly restrained. The extra pain and injury is no one's fault but hers.

[GBRulz]

I hope she gets enough to cover what her bills would have been had she been properly restrained. The extra pain and injury is no one's fault but hers.

I agree with that Zig, but how do you prove something like that?

I hope Pickett's lawyers fight this woman in court, but I have a feeling a settlement might be reached just so he can put it behind him. Which of course means, she'll get more than she deserves.

Another thing that really ticked me off....didn't she have her daughter with her in the car? What kind of parent drives without insurance with her own daughter? and it says the daughter is 16....wonder if the daughter has her license and drives that same car....without insurance.

[packers11]

no insurance, and seatbelts.... please this women is lucky to get a penny, I know in Rhode Island (were I live) if you don't have insurance you don't really have a case.......
Example : One of my friends hit this lady in a van, he was going about 10 mph and hit her wheel side of the car.... They went to exchange information, and my friend asked if she wanted to call the cops (it was his fault)... Well well, little did he know the lady did not have insurance and she did not want to get into the case at all and let my friend go (she pleaded to him NOT TO CALL).....

I don't know about the laws in Wisconsin, but if it is required to have insurance than this lady has no chance.......

Maybe this lady is really in pain? who knows, but in my point of view if I am driving a 1994 neon (or whatever that car was) (not trying to stereotype) I think I would want a little upgrade, and a little cash from a rich packer that just got a payday

[woodbuck27]

[quote="GBRulz"]

I hope she gets enough to cover what her bills would have been had she been properly restrained. The extra pain and injury is no one's fault but hers.

" I agree with that Zig, but how do you prove something like that? " GBRulz

I would think that insurance investigators would certainly study the extent of all injuries and ask the question?

Were the people in this Lady's auto wearing seat belts - buckled up?

A seat belt - saved my life.

It is a violation of the LAW in Canada to not be buckled up - driver AND all passenger's in the auto. It is against the LAW to drive without Public Liability and Property Damage coverage.

To get your vehicle registered (your plate - or sticker) you must produce proof of insurance and that your vehicle is safety inspected.

TOUGH LAWS - but 100% on the biscuit !!

[Sparkey]

Only ONE of the four occupants was wearing a seat-belt!

She does not have INSURANCE!


Pickett does have insurance.

[GBRulz]

To get your vehicle registered (your plate - or sticker) you must produce proof of insurance and that your vehicle is safety inspected.

TOUGH LAWS - but 100% on the biscuit !!

Yeah, I've heard of states here requiring that you show proof of insurance before getting your annual registration stickers, but how many get insurance and them immediately cancel it after getting their stickers?

The laws are only tough if they are enforced. Why isn't this lady getting fined up the wazoo for not wearing seatbelts and not having insurance?

[GBRulz]

no insurance, and seatbelts.... please this women is lucky to get a penny, I know in Rhode Island (were I live) if you don't have insurance you don't really have a case.......
Example : One of my friends hit this lady in a van, he was going about 10 mph and hit her wheel side of the car.... They went to exchange information, and my friend asked if she wanted to call the cops (it was his fault)... Well well, little did he know the lady did not have insurance and she did not want to get into the case at all and let my friend go (she pleaded to him NOT TO CALL).....

I don't know about the laws in Wisconsin, but if it is required to have insurance than this lady has no chance.......

Maybe this lady is really in pain? who knows, but in my point of view if I am driving a 1994 neon (or whatever that car was) (not trying to stereotype) I think I would want a little upgrade, and a little cash from a rich packer that just got a payday

There are plenty of attorneys that still will be more than happy to try this case. Which probably won't cost the lady anything, especially from one just trying to get exposure. Keep in mind here that this lady is talking about CIVIL charges against Pickett. This is Pickett having to fork out $$$ for his own attorney. That is why I think this will come down to an out of court settlement.... Pickett will just want it behind him instead of a long, drawn out jury trial. After Pickett beats this lady, do you think he will have any success in counter suing for his legal costs? This lady would get a judgment slapped against her and he will never see his money anyhow.

For those of your that live in "no-fault" insurance states (FL & MI?) can you explain how exactly that works?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Boy has this turned around. I hope she gets her billed paid for. All legit medical costs. Then, I hope she gets busted for not wearing her seat belt and not having insurance. Pickett was at fault. She was at fault. Seems like the most fair outcome.

I'm running with: she aimed for him hoping for a big payday. She kept driving up and down Lombardi waiting for a player to make a mistake.

[MJZiggy]

To get your vehicle registered (your plate - or sticker) you must produce proof of insurance and that your vehicle is safety inspected.

TOUGH LAWS - but 100% on the biscuit !!

Yeah, I've heard of states here requiring that you show proof of insurance before getting your annual registration stickers, but how many get insurance and them immediately cancel it after getting their stickers?

The laws are only tough if they are enforced. Why isn't this lady getting fined up the wazoo for not wearing seatbelts and not having insurance?

Where I am, if your insurance lapses for any reason, the ins company reports it to the state. You even have to cancel the registration on your car before you can cancel the insurance.

[GBRulz]

Boy has this turned around. I hope she gets her billed paid for. All legit medical costs. Then, I hope she gets busted for not wearing her seat belt and not having insurance. Pickett was at fault. She was at fault. Seems like the most fair outcome.

I'm running with: she aimed for him hoping for a big payday. She kept driving up and down Lombardi waiting for a player to make a mistake.

Might not be a bad analogy, Harv!

This has turned around because the fact that she was in violation of breaking laws really puts a damper on her having a case to sue.

I think most of us are on the same page though... I do think her medical bills should be paid for, but not a penny more. But yes, I do think she should also be fined for breaking laws, which were NOT mentioned when this story first came out.

[Sparkey]

To get your vehicle registered (your plate - or sticker) you must produce proof of insurance and that your vehicle is safety inspected.

TOUGH LAWS - but 100% on the biscuit !!

Yeah, I've heard of states here requiring that you show proof of insurance before getting your annual registration stickers, but how many get insurance and them immediately cancel it after getting their stickers?

The laws are only tough if they are enforced. Why isn't this lady getting fined up the wazoo for not wearing seatbelts and not having insurance?

I don't believe Wisconsin requires mandatory insurance. Illinois does. If you finance a new/used vehicle, the lien holder normally requires collision/comprehensive insurance, but still no personal liability is required.

Lawyers have too love Wisconsin. Litigation is king in this state.

She is trying to make this accident her CASH COW. Funken low life, trailer park trash!

[woodbuck27]

To get your vehicle registered (your plate - or sticker) you must produce proof of insurance and that your vehicle is safety inspected.

TOUGH LAWS - but 100% on the biscuit !!

Yeah, I've heard of states here requiring that you show proof of insurance before getting your annual registration stickers, but how many get insurance and them immediately cancel it after getting their stickers?

The laws are only tough if they are enforced. Why isn't this lady getting fined up the wazoo for not wearing seatbelts and not having insurance?

We have to endure Police road checks alot in New Brunswick - on the outskirts of Cities, just to ensure motorists are in compliance with their driving privalege. The cost of the fines may at first weigh in favor of not maintaining Insurance coverage at first conviction but after that - another conviction that removes your driving privalege HURTS !

The Population of the Province of New Brunswick (2005 Census = 758,000 people) allows for those strict laws, as you are soon - KNOWN to the Authorities !! They are on the watch.

[GBRulz]

I don't believe Wisconsin requires mandatory insurance. Illinois does. If you finance a new/used vehicle, the lien holder normally requires collision/comprehensive insurance, but still no personal liability is required.

Lawyers have too love Wisconsin. Litigation is king in this state.

She is trying to make this accident her CASH COW. Funken low life, trailer park trash!

If she has enough cash to cover herself in the event of a crash, then no, legally she does not have to have auto insurance.

Wisconsin has a financial responsibility law. It is designed to make sure that any motorist licensed to drive in Wisconsin has insurance or enough money to pay for damages to others that may be caused by a motor vehicle. These requirements may be met through a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, a surety bond, personal funds, or certificate of self-insurance.

So, maybe she is really loaded and has stocks and bonds in lieu of auto insurance!!