I, too, agree that the passengers should have helped. They made a bad situation worse by their unwillingness to help. I’m surprised they weren’t pulled into the case much earlier.
I agree with this theory but the idea of reasonable doubt always creeps in. I’m sure the plantiff’s attorney brought up the fact that other cars “likely missed” him that night. Why some of them did not call the police is another question. Given this, some albiet small, liability will get pushed back on her for being the car that created the deadly blow.
In order to be liable, there must be a duty-owed and a breach of that duty. At 65 MPG at 2:00am on the GSP without any street lights, the probability of a motionless body on the roadway is not foreseeable. The driver’s responsibility was to lookout for other vehicles. Even with “proper lookout”, I doubt any reasonably person would have seen the body. I’d bet the deceased was wearing dark clothing that further contributed to him not being visible. Unfortunate as it was, Uribe shouldn’t have been assessed any liability. She should have been given a commendation for stopping.
geez, this is one of the worst stories I’ve read. you have friends who were there to help or call for help and did not, leaving the “friend” to get run over. how in the world does that happen. and why did the so-called friends allow that to happen. a bizarre story to say the least. http://www.arizonaautoinsurance.cc
Time and time again I search the internet to find articles about my car accident. Time and time again I find myself being torn apart.
To all the people who posted on this forum. Please understand the following:
-I was not under the influence.
-I could not see what was in front of me because there was a Jeep in front of me.
-I could not move out of the way because I would of hit the cars on both sides.
-When I struck Mr. Podias I pulled over immediately.
I truly believe you could sue me for all the money in the world and nothing will change that night. I am not upset because I was sued. I am upset and hurt because of the way people put things and the media has really made this hard to move on.
Please understand I was an innocent bystander, I pulled over, and I never kept anything from anyone.
To say I killed someone is harsh. To say the other three passengers killed him is FACTUAL INFORMATION.
And to clear the air I was held 10 percent liable because my attorney would not let me answer any questions from the jury. The questions were as follows:
-Was I ever involved in a car accident?
Answer: No
-Did I ever get a ticket?
Answer: No
-If I was allowed to answer these questions I think the jury would of ruled differently.
For everyone who has been supporting me almost 7 years later. I really appreciate the continued support.
I am a friend of Mr. Podias and I would like to say that this accident was truly unfortunate and on that night I lost a dear friend and the world lost a great man. I speak not only for myself, but for other people who knew Tony when I say we (his friends) DO NOT BLAME YOU for what occurred. The wrongdoers were the ones who struck his motorcycle and left him lying in the roadway to be struck by other drivers. It’s unfortunate that you were the person who came into contact with his body (while he lay helpless in the roadway). I don’t want you to be burdened by what others are saying. There are people who see through the smoke screens and really know which direction to point our fingers.
Nik,
Thank you so much for the posting. After all this time. I still reread all the articles. I still visit mile marker 114 on the anniversary date and I still think of that night everyday of my life.
I understand. It’s been 8 years, and I find myself reading the same articles and thinking about that night. I’m now at peace with situation and I pray that one day you too will be at peace.
If you are having one of those bad days in the future, feel free to email me at northjerseynik@yahoo.com.
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I, too, agree that the passengers should have helped. They made a bad situation worse by their unwillingness to help. I’m surprised they weren’t pulled into the case much earlier.
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I agree with this theory but the idea of reasonable doubt always creeps in. I’m sure the plantiff’s attorney brought up the fact that other cars “likely missed” him that night. Why some of them did not call the police is another question. Given this, some albiet small, liability will get pushed back on her for being the car that created the deadly blow.
In order to be liable, there must be a duty-owed and a breach of that duty. At 65 MPG at 2:00am on the GSP without any street lights, the probability of a motionless body on the roadway is not foreseeable. The driver’s responsibility was to lookout for other vehicles. Even with “proper lookout”, I doubt any reasonably person would have seen the body. I’d bet the deceased was wearing dark clothing that further contributed to him not being visible. Unfortunate as it was, Uribe shouldn’t have been assessed any liability. She should have been given a commendation for stopping.
geez, this is one of the worst stories I’ve read. you have friends who were there to help or call for help and did not, leaving the “friend” to get run over. how in the world does that happen. and why did the so-called friends allow that to happen. a bizarre story to say the least. http://www.arizonaautoinsurance.cc
Time and time again I search the internet to find articles about my car accident. Time and time again I find myself being torn apart.
To all the people who posted on this forum. Please understand the following:
-I was not under the influence.
-I could not see what was in front of me because there was a Jeep in front of me.
-I could not move out of the way because I would of hit the cars on both sides.
-When I struck Mr. Podias I pulled over immediately.
I truly believe you could sue me for all the money in the world and nothing will change that night. I am not upset because I was sued. I am upset and hurt because of the way people put things and the media has really made this hard to move on.
Please understand I was an innocent bystander, I pulled over, and I never kept anything from anyone.
To say I killed someone is harsh. To say the other three passengers killed him is FACTUAL INFORMATION.
And to clear the air I was held 10 percent liable because my attorney would not let me answer any questions from the jury. The questions were as follows:
-Was I ever involved in a car accident?
Answer: No
-Did I ever get a ticket?
Answer: No
-If I was allowed to answer these questions I think the jury would of ruled differently.
For everyone who has been supporting me almost 7 years later. I really appreciate the continued support.
With much respect,
Patti Uribe
Hi Patricia,
I am a friend of Mr. Podias and I would like to say that this accident was truly unfortunate and on that night I lost a dear friend and the world lost a great man. I speak not only for myself, but for other people who knew Tony when I say we (his friends) DO NOT BLAME YOU for what occurred. The wrongdoers were the ones who struck his motorcycle and left him lying in the roadway to be struck by other drivers. It’s unfortunate that you were the person who came into contact with his body (while he lay helpless in the roadway). I don’t want you to be burdened by what others are saying. There are people who see through the smoke screens and really know which direction to point our fingers.
Nik,
Thank you so much for the posting. After all this time. I still reread all the articles. I still visit mile marker 114 on the anniversary date and I still think of that night everyday of my life.
Patricia,
I understand. It’s been 8 years, and I find myself reading the same articles and thinking about that night. I’m now at peace with situation and I pray that one day you too will be at peace.
If you are having one of those bad days in the future, feel free to email me at northjerseynik@yahoo.com.