Woman who wore headphones, family is suing Trimet for her death

Seriously? Does anybody still cross a two way street, wear ear phones, look down in case theres a car coming? Wow, I hope this woman's family gets almost nothing for her stupidity.

I know its a human life and I shouldn't be mean or cras. But she set up her own life for the outcome of her fate.

source: http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2012/02/trimet_sued_for_3_million_in_2.html

 

Of course she isn't entitled to anything. In the end, there will be an out of court settlement. I deal with this stuff every day. It's called legal extortion.

 

I'm not gonna tred lightly on this at all. Fuck her and stupid bitch died because she is a fucking stupid bitch. How dare the family even sue for this bullshit. I hope they all spend tons of money and get nothing in return. I hope that family suffers for 3 generations. FUCK THEM!

 

Well, the thought is that she left behind a kid and that elicits sympathy from juries about college... and so they usually give something.

 

So what? There are thousands of solders in the middle east dying that left behind kids too. So shall we all pitch in and give them something too? I hate the legal system sometimes!

 

jesus. you can complain about her parents or family trying to get money, but calling her a fucking stupid bitch is kind of pathetic.

 

Darwin was right on at least a few things.

 

She may have been a nice person, which probably makes the "fucking bitch" part by Mags a bit harsh, but on any level, walking over MAX tracks without looking is about as stupid as stupid gets.

 

Actually, the law refers to it as criminal negligence, gross negligence, endangering the safety of others, and sometimes manslaughter.

Tri-Met has killed dozens of pedestrians and riders in a myriad ways primarily because they're too cheap to erect safety barriers and warning signs, properly train their drivers, and put into place an adequate security force to combat crime on their lines.

They'll settle because they're guilty.

 

If they get hit by the MAX, yes.

If someone they are trying to kill kills them in self defense, I can't really fault them for that. They are invaders after all, killing people in their homes.

 

Maybe not.

TriMet has failed to evolve at all in my lifetime, despite killing people like clockwork for decades.

 

Gotcha!!!!!! I was wondering who would jump on me. Had a feeling it was gonna be you.

 

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Thanks, Mixum.

 

Right, those poor insurance companies getting exploited by the general public and plaintiff lawyers. Not that an insurance company would ever use their leverage to exploit plaintiffs to settle for little money or spend tens of thousands to go to trial where they can get a fair settlement. Insurance companies are as ruthless if not more ruthless than plaintiff lawyers and you know it.

 

Well, you have as much of a jaded and warped viewpoint as Mixum. So what would be the point of an honest discussion.

You're a poster boy for being an ignorant sheep. And that's a shame as I'd love to give you the real answer but it's just hit shit.

 

As for this case, investigators from the state investigating a quasi-state company to determine if they are responsible. And sounds like they determined no. It should end with that right? Or maybe Trimet does have some responsibility when operating these multi-ton vehicles throughout the city and suburb neighborhoods. Maybe its possible that people cross tracks without paying attention and society would be best served if trimet took some precautions to try and prevent these potential deaths. Maybe trimet owned property that they didn't maintain and ignored. Maybe that property grew grass and weeds that obstructed the view of the train. Maybe there is a city ordinance that requires that you maintain your property and cut any vegetation that might obstruct the view of on coming traffic.

Point is all we know about this case is what state investigators say. If they are the end all be all of what is right and wrong, then she has no case. But I'm guessing there is another side.

 

I'm poster boy for being an ignorant sheep . . .OK.

Would hate for you to have to hit shit?

Love you too BP