I just read the story about Allie Pomianowski, who is paralyzed after a tragic automobile accident on Mount Hermon Road (“Paralyzed driver to sue county after crash,” Page 7, Nov. 13). She and her family have my sympathies. But suing the county (i.e., the taxpayers in the county) goes beyond reason.
On their own blog site (referenced in the article), they said: “Posted by Allie at 2:07 PM on Monday, May 4, 2009 Dear Family & Friends on April 7 Allie was in a car accident that changed our lives forever. It was a rainy day and an unfortunate accident in which no one was to blame” (sic).
Living in the mountains, I can say that Mount Hermon is not a dangerous road by any means or comparison. I suspect the inexperienced driver on the wet road who lost control and crossed the center line is at fault, if anyone is.
You have my sympathy, not my wallet.
Playing chicken with every car and truck.
Someones daughter was with him.
jeep cherokee box, black wheels, stick shift. no spare on back, bbcap.
f88888 stupid. pre airbag, excessive speed, tailgating, punk wimpy, high school age.
Do not let your kid ride with this POS, or they will die soon.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/research/4308670.html
I, too, feel terrible for the tragic accident and the family it impacts but, this country is just a little too sue crazy.
The article states Allie is an 07 S.V.H. graduate. It would seem to me that she ought to be familiar with the road, no? If she graduated in 07 she's most likely an inexperienced driver, no? Article states she lost control of her car, the road didn't do anything to cause her loss of control.
So, some poor county worker is coming the other way and has the horrific site of an out-of-control car heading for them. Well, maybe that person was speeding, let's sue the county! Heck they have deep pockets, right?
What if that was Allie's next door neighbor driving that other car? Would that change the lawsuit any?