http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/SmorgasBoard/Any-law-experts-on-collision-lawsuit/m-p/1675174#M30241 <p>I have a question regarding a collision lawsuit, specifically a reason cited by the arbitrator. My dad was involved in a collision lawsuit. He was driving straight on green light while plaintiff was driving to the left at the opposing end of the intersection. It ended up as a frontal collision.<br><br>My dad was sued (2 months before SOL, not surprising) and went through the arbitration process. Arbitrator decided against my dad with a confusing argument. <strong>Arbitrator cited that if my dad was really paying attention as he claimed, then the collision would not have occurred in the first place. </strong><br><br><strong>I'm puzzled because I find this line of reasoning to be circumstantial at best. Is this a valid reason? This is the only reason cited by the arbitrator.</strong></p> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:58:34 GMT trumpet-205 2012-11-01T01:58:34Z http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/SmorgasBoard/Any-law-experts-on-collision-lawsuit/m-p/1675174#M30241 <p>I have a question regarding a collision lawsuit, specifically a reason cited by the arbitrator. My dad was involved in a collision lawsuit. He was driving straight on green light while plaintiff was driving to the left at the opposing end of the intersection. It ended up as a frontal collision.<br><br>My dad was sued (2 months before SOL, not surprising) and went through the arbitration process. Arbitrator decided against my dad with a confusing argument. <strong>Arbitrator cited that if my dad was really paying attention as he claimed, then the collision would not have occurred in the first place. </strong><br><br><strong>I'm puzzled because I find this line of reasoning to be circumstantial at best. Is this a valid reason? This is the only reason cited by the arbitrator.</strong></p> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:58:34 GMT http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/SmorgasBoard/Any-law-experts-on-collision-lawsuit/m-p/1675174#M30241 trumpet-205 2012-11-01T01:58:34Z http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/SmorgasBoard/Any-law-experts-on-collision-lawsuit/m-p/1686570#M30299 <p>I would love to hear from others...</p><p> </p><p>1.  Regardless of whether your dad was paying attention or not, he may not have been able to prevent the accident.</p><p>2.  Is there a process if you disagree with the arbitrator?</p><p>3.  What are the guidelines the arbitrator needs to follow?</p> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:34:18 GMT http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/SmorgasBoard/Any-law-experts-on-collision-lawsuit/m-p/1686570#M30299 IOBA 2012-11-06T22:34:18Z