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OK, since this was bugging me decided to tell you some more of what has been going on.

I am worried about my son...not the AF thing but what he is dealing with right now. A couple of weeks ago he was in a neighborhood delivering a pizza. He was coming down a street when a 6 year old kid came out of his driveway in front of the car that Kyle was driving. They collided and the kid went over the hood of the car, which naturally freaked Kyle out. Kyle jumped out of the car to check on the kid, the father came up and shoved Kyle up against the car and had to have others pull him off of Kyle. Kyle was crying and was upset. The fire dept and police came and statements were given. Kyle was not cited for anything, he was not driving recklessly nor was he speeding and was told he had not done anything wrong by the police. The kid pulled out in front of him. The little boy is ok. Just some scratches and some buises but no broken bones or anything major. Where the parents were at when the 6 year old was riding his bike into the street, I don't know. But these people are not trying to see about suing the owner of the car, the company that Kyle works for and possibly Kyle, and 18 year old that has nothing. Now, we don't think they will have a leg to stand on considering that even the police report says that the child pulled out in front of Kyle and no citations. The company that my son works for has their own attorney and my son has been told that he will be taken care of, but still, can't help but worry. My son has had some nightmares about this. It was an accident that could have happened to anyone, but I guess these people are money hungry. We have tried and the place my son works at has tried to let these people know how thankful and grateful we are that the child is ok and how sorry we are that this has happened, but they tell us their attorney has told them not to talk to us, yet they refuse to give the other attorney their attorney's name. Just stressful.

On a funny note, my son wanted to get off early from work one day and they told him if he lets them shave his head he could get off early and the ding dong did!!!! Talk about a shock when I saw him!!! I will have to try to get a pix of him and post it.

I hope things get better for you . . . . We miss you!

Just keep your head up . . . . . Maybe you will find a job that is just perfect for you.

Thanks goudah...I am trying but it sure is hard right now.

Goodness-it sounds like your plate is full!!

No job is worth hating to come to work every day. If you have given it time, think you can find another job, I would think about it too!!

On the note about your son-I am so sorry-but happy no one was hurt, by the car or the father!

You auto insurance has attorneys that work for you. A year or so ago, my son was pulling out of an apartment complex where his girlfriend lived. He was still half in the drive, and another car came down the street, and while my son was attempting to pull out, hit his "hub cap". The idiot filed suit for over $400,000 dollars :shock: made me panic, but the ins atttorney took care of it, we didn't even have to appear -they took care of it all. The suit was dropped of course. Make copies of the police statement and any witness as to the child running into the street. We also took pics of the street, where the other person had been, etc.

Hang in there, if you need to talk pm me..We are here to help!!..KAren :D

Hey 2Nband
I hope all turns out well for your son. Also please get better soon. We do miss you around here

You do have a lot on your plate. Hope things get better for you. Just take it one day at a time. No matter what decision you make, just amke sure it is the best decision for you and your family not someone else. Take care of yourself so you don't end up getting pneumonia.

I swear, it has taken everything I have had today not to walk out!!!!! I just talked to our VP and he will be here tomorrow and I did tell him that I wanted to talk with him. I had talked to a girl in our Accounts Receivable/Payable, and of course, like every time someone leaves, she says my boss had left a mess and that our office is going downhill, hell, he brought it up to where it is actually making money now. May not be a lot at this time but I know for the first time since I have been here we are. Heck even having a brand new office built!!! I really don't think I can handle this much more, I really don't. I will be looking at help wanted ads.

Thanks py ~ I am really trying not to get any worse. Will go home and take my meds, eat my cereal, pick my daughter up from band practice and then go to bed. that is my plan for tonight. Exciting huh?

Hey 2band...we have all had "those" days...fortunately they go away some times!! I hope you get to talk to the VP and express your concerns..someone who had been there for 5 years should have their opinions respected!! I am a manager for a large retail optical store and I've been an Optician for 35 years...I have had younger "supervisor's" come in with no optical experience and start to tell me how to change things...so I know how it feels...LOL.

On your son's issue...I'm sorry...and honestly that happened to my girlfriend a couple of years ago...she was pulling off her side street and a child on a bike pulled right in front of her...and again no damage was done...not even a scratch..but they did sue and take her to court...I don't know how it got that far...but the judge put a stop to it quickly saying he would demand the defendant pay all medical bills and replace the bike if it had been neccessary...of course they had no reciepts for the like...so it was thrown out with a lecture from the judge about wasting his time!!!

2nband, I am sorry the job stinks so bad right now. I have been there and at one point cried everyday on my way to work. It is rough and it makes home rough too. Please take care yourself and the pneumonia.

I am sorry about your son too. The young lady next door had a similar incident and it was difficult for her for awhile. He is a good kid and did the right thing. You sound like a strong family unit..you will get through this..

If the police report states your son was not at fault, then there isn't much the parents can sue for . . . . They are probably just hoping that the employer will pay them to go away. I have to say I find it SICK that a parent would try to profit off their child getting hit in this situation. If the facts were different, yes. Or even if the child got hurt I could see them suing, but still not winning. But geez!

You are very lucky to have a son that is so caring and responsible. Just the fact that he is so affected by this and having nightmares shows what a wonderful kid he is. Most 18 year olds would not have bothered to stop, much less worry about the situation.

WHether it is exciting or not, take it from a nurse rest is very important for healing.

2ndband, first off, if it helps, October 14th is "Slap Your Co-Worker Day". Go in and slap the crap out of your "new boss". Sounds like a real peach to work with. Second, I feel horrible for your son. First he had to actually experience something like that (talk about nightmares), then have all this stress put on him and he didn't even do a thing wrong. His company will take care of any "problems" this little child's family is causing. Like you said, your son didn't do anything wrong. As much as I hate to admit it, you are probable right. They are probably "money hungry" and that's just sad to use your own child for money. It will all work out though because he did nothing wrong. I just feel so bad he has to go through this all. And you guys, too. But your poor son is probably just torn up by it all. And, I hope you're feeling better. You know if you need to vent, come and post. Slap your boss, give your son a hug from me (that poor guy), and get some rest. We'll all be thinking of you.

Oh if only I could slap this guy!!! Here is is only 9:30 AM, been here 1 1/2 hrs and I am so ready to walk out the door! Not because I am feeling poorly, but this guy has already ripped into me about a few things. I hope my voice holds out enough and my coughing spells ease off so when the VP gets here I can talk to him. There are also a couple of other guys that want to talk to him too, so we will see what happens. I was told yesterday that if I leave, there were going to be a few more leaving also. I am so glad tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

2NBand, believe me I know how you feel, I am also having work related issues. Just try to let this guys comments roll off you back. dont let yourself get sicker. no one is worth your health. We are here if you need love and support

Keep your chin up. It sounds like you have been a dedicated employee for 5 years so you should have some validity to your claims. Especially if your other co-works want to talk to him to..

Good luck and keep us posted.

ladybug

Wow, i missed all this! I'm SO sorry 2nd!! Sorry for ur job being the pits, that truely sucks! and SO sorry for ur son!
I agree with others here about how sad is it to make money off ur 6 year old child! We were sued a few years ago, wow quite a few years, by Lacey's bestfriend... :roll: My insurance company settled with them and they got a whopping $3,000... makes u wonder if it was worth losing good friends and ur honor over!
I will pray for u and ur family that things get back on track for all of u soon,
Miss ya girlie,
Ang

Karen 2ndband i want you be ok and i want you think how luck is your son and this child that is alive and health today.
I think some adult people didnt take care very well
Of their children.accidents happened with children and some times is not the fault of the driver .i didnt think your son did nothing wrong because he is a good boy and he try to help the child.
Believe me is always a better day tomorrow.
Dont be sad because because the injustices of the man that didnt understand the kindness of your son.
Dont be worried with people that dont deserve your
Time. It is most important to be like you are and to have a great son like you have.
I think you are a very sensitive and wonderful lady.
I'm very glad to see people like you in this forum.
Sorry about my english and what i'm trying to say to you is that you are a very wonderful lady and you have everything in life to be happy.
God bless you and your family.

tsacgiv ~ So glad to see you back!! Missed you!

I am still hanging in there. I have done some posting tonight with having a little bit of time this evening. I really miss being on here, but things have been so hectic and with everything going on, I have a hard time keeping my mind straight. Not only that, by the time I get home, I am just physically and emotionally drained. So far, though, no news about any suits against my son or the place he works. Not sure how long it usually takes for a suit to be filed, but these people have been doing a lot of talking to newspapers. I am thankful that my son's name has not been used, but still the way the word things kind of makes me mad, but I am trying not to loose my cool too much and just trying to wait to see how this plays out. My job still sucks, but am looking around. I have been doing a lot of praying as to what I am suppose to do, so we will see what happens.

Know that I think about you guys all the time. Miss my friends, but most of the time I had no desire to get on the computer once I get home and right now. y'all take care and I will try to keep popping in off and on! Luv you guys!!! :sun:

Take time to take care of yourself too!! That emotion and mental drain is worse than physical!

It was pretty quick when they filed suit on my son, after his wreck. When he found out that our insurance wasn't paying him a dime- he decided to sue. The attorneys at the insurance company were a Godsend! They kept me up to date and reassured me. The suit was thrown out of court- but the idiot still has a year to re-file. Can't remember which it is--with prejudice-or without prejudice! Anyway- we did alot of picture taking of the scene, etc., so don't think he will come back..

The people that try to make a buck off of theri child, the insurance etc., will come back on them!

Whatever you put out into the world comes back-good or bad!!

Take Care=if you need to talk, I'm here!!..KAren :D

These people have been hitting all the local papers. They are not using my son's name, but people who know what happened, know who they are talking about. They have made it sound like he was reckless and driving too fast in a residental area, (he said he was going between 25 and 30 mph), said that they were yelling at him to slow down, which he said he never heard anyone yell, that there was a huge skid mark, (which is was only a few feet), and a bunch of there things. In all 3 articles, things are not always the same. In one of the papers they said that the officer told them they had to acknowlege their childs roll in the accident, which they said that "possibly" he could have contributed....well DUH!!! Now, I understand that they are wanting to get some speed limit signs in their development, and that is great, if I were in that position, I would want that done too, but my son WAS NOT speeding. I believe that in the handbook it says in a housing area the speed limit is like between 25 and 35, not exactly sure which (ours is 35 where I live), unless otherwise posted. My biggest complaint is that fact that a 6 year old was allowed to ride his bike in the street with no supervision. Even though, now, the mother says she was on the porch, you would think if she saw my son go up and down the street a couple of times (looking for an address) she would have told her child to watch for cars. It is just a mess, but so far, we have not heard anything from any attorneys. These people still won't give the name of their attorney out. Oh, in one article, they said that they could not believe that the "pizza delivery driver" was not cited for anything. I told my husband, I am trying to keep my cool, but they need to back off. I will go after the husband for assult for shoving my son up against the car and getting in his face. My son is sleeping a bit better, but he has been taking tylenol PM to help him sleep because sometimes he has a nightmare and cannot go back to sleep.

Work still sucks, but at least, for right now anyway, I have a job. Just trying to bite my tongue.

Well 2n make sure to keep this newspaper articles! Turn them over to the atty! And not to scare u but just so u know most atty's dont' sue until the SOL is about to run.... so usually the day of 1 year unless they want money NOW! WHich may be the case with these people... but his work will take care of it!
Wishing u the best,
Ang

Well, if they wait a year, he will probably be in Tech School with the AF. Hoping he gets his orders to go to basic soon! Not trying to get rid of him, but think he needs a change of scenary (sp).

Well from the sound of it 2n all they care about it getting $$ anyway so prolly won't need ur son just his companies insurance money!
I can't stand sue happy people! It's why we all struggle with high insurance premiums!
Ang

I agree and I did forget to mention, I do have all the newspaper articles! I have to finish copying them to give to his work, they have one already, so they can give it to their attorney. You know, if my son had been in the wrong, that would have been a totally different story. I have always been one that if the kids mess up, they have to pay the consequeces (sp). Not that I like it, but I have always figured they need to learn when you screw up, there is a price to pay, but when they have not messed, I will defend them to the hilt!!!! You don't mess with my "cubs" when they have not done anything wrong because momma "bear" will come out teeth brearing and growling!

Well sad to say 2nd even if he had been ticketed, it was an accident!!! And even sadder to say our country is sue happy! ANything for a quick buck but the more desparate these people are the quicker they will settle!! And if they're already speaking to the newspaper about this i'd say they were pretty desparate!
SIGHS,
i'll be keeping ur family in my thoughts and prayers!
Ang