Settlement Coming My Way

[ComponY]

Considering you are involved in ongoing litigation, I would suggest you limit just how much you post about your injuries on the internet. In a prior post, you mentioned that the injury wouldn't prevent you from doing anything major. A statement that certainly helps their case not yours.

Your username appears to be pretty anonymous. However if there is a known connection between you and this username, anything you post using the name is just a simple Google search a way.

Thank you for the post, but to prove that this is anyone posting, it's nearly impossible. They would have to prove that "I" was using the account and made the post myself. Sure they can pull IP Addresses, and then see what MAC Address connected to the website via modem logs, but then they'd have to figure out how to prove that I posted it and not someone else etc etc. That I was literally at the computer and someone didn't come up and post for me.

Again, I appreciate the caution, but I think I'm in the clear, however, I will limit myself like you suggested. That's a good idea. Now that it's a little time after it's hard for me to do daily activities.

[DaveInPgh]

Thank you for the post, but to prove that this is anyone posting, it's nearly impossible. They would have to prove that "I" was using the account and made the post myself. Sure they can pull IP Addresses, and then see what MAC Address connected to the website via modem logs, but then they'd have to figure out how to prove that I posted it and not someone else etc etc. That I was literally at the computer and someone didn't come up and post for me.

Again, I appreciate the caution, but I think I'm in the clear, however, I will limit myself like you suggested. That's a good idea. Now that it's a little time after it's hard for me to do daily activities.

You're welcome.

Based on your anonymous username, it is a highly unlikely scenario. That being said, this is civil litigation and the evidence needed is not to the standard you are suggesting. If they tracked that comment to your IP Address, it would be plenty of evidence for the judge or jury hearing the case.

Best of luck with your case

[ComponY]

You're welcome.

Based on your anonymous username, it is a highly unlikely scenario. That being said, this is civil litigation and the evidence needed is not to the standard you are suggesting. If they tracked that comment to your IP Address, it would be plenty of evidence for the judge or jury hearing the case.

Best of luck with your case

Yet; it could literally be a friend that came over and posted it for me though, am I right?

They'd have to prove that it was me, at the computer, at that time, using it myself. Cyber crimes are a hard hard thing to prove in some circumstances. They basically have to just assume I posted it; like they do the other hackers and such.

[DaveInPgh]

Yet; it could literally be a friend that came over and posted it for me though, am I right?

They'd have to prove that it was me, at the computer, at that time, using it myself. Cyber crimes are a hard hard thing to prove in some circumstances. They basically have to just assume I posted it; like they do the other hackers and such.

The point I am trying to make to you is NO, they do not have to prove it in civil litigation.

Insurance Company Lawyer: Your honor, the plaintiff is asking for $100k for an injury that he stated would not give him any serious problems. The following internet post was tracked to his IP Address.

Your Lawyer: That doesn't prove my client posted it. Someone could have hacked into his computer and posted it, or a family member or friend could have posted it.

Judge: You are right, it doesn't prove he posted it. But this is not a criminal case and it is farfetched that someone would pretend to be the plaintiff and make such a post.

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[ComponY]

The point I am trying to make to you is NO, they do not have to prove it in civil litigation.

Insurance Company Lawyer: Your honor, the plaintiff is asking for $100k for an injury that he stated would not give him any serious problems. The following internet post was tracked to his IP Address.

Your Lawyer: That doesn't prove my client posted it. Someone could have hacked into his computer and posted it, or a family member or friend could have posted it.

Judge: You are right, it doesn't prove he posted it. But this is not a criminal case and it is farfetched that someone would pretend to be the plaintiff and make such a post.

I don't think an assumption can get the insurance very far. I could also easily use a proxy or VPN to update the IP address via vBulletin (this forum software). They would have to subpoena this forum ask for information and so-on. Again, I don't understand how they can dictate the case under assumptions. Just doesn't seem right to me... What a great justice system.

[DaveInPgh]

I don't think an assumption can get the insurance very far. I could also easily use a proxy or VPN to update the IP address via vBulletin (this forum software). They would have to subpoena this forum ask for information and so-on. Again, I don't understand how they can dictate the case under assumptions. Just doesn't seem right to me... What a great justice system.

Remember OJ was not convicted for murder but was found guilty in the civil suit.

There are assumptions and reasonable assumptions. And it is reasonable to believe that you are the person posting on the internet from YOUR IP Address about YOUR case.

[DaveInPgh]

I'd think they would value the doctors opinions over his own opinions on the injury.

But regardless, why hinder your chances of succeeding?

Edit the post

His opinion would likely have an impact on the "pain & suffering" amount awarded.

[GoodSteward]

The only way this would come out is if he acknowledged he used this site, or someone saw him using it that would "tell on him." It is rare that would happen, but not impossible. The simple solution is to just avoid talking about the details and keep us informed of things. However, knowing of someone similar, that took a long time I would suggest you utilize this site in other fashions, such as learning advice on saving . Once you get your money, come back on this and fill us in.

[DaveInPgh]

The only way this would come out is if he acknowledged he used this site, or someone saw him using it that would "tell on him." It is rare that would happen, but not impossible. The simple solution is to just avoid talking about the details and keep us informed of things. However, knowing of someone similar, that took a long time I would suggest you utilize this site in other fashions, such as learning advice on saving . Once you get your money, come back on this and fill us in.

Yes, because of the anonymity of his username, it is unlikely the Insurance company (and their lawyers) would become aware of his statement without someone bringing it to their attention.

But that really isn't as far fetched as it might sound.

A local police officer became national news regarding a social media post of a selfie captioned "I’m the law today n***a." She was fired for the post. She shared the photo via Snapchat a couple of months earlier to a group of officers she considered to be friends. She had a falling out with one of the officers and he put it on Facebook. "An altercation happened between me and a former police officer, and he’s bringing up his dirt, ruining my career, which has been done," she said.

The point is that this world is full of haters. If the other officer was offended by the photo, he should have reported it when he received it. Instead he put it out there to bring her down after they had a falling out.

Not hard to envision someone jealous that this man is about to come into a large some of money and try to ruin it for him.

Like a former coworker of mine that didn't care that her inlaws were defrauding the Government while being on Disability when they were able to work. That is until they became FORMER inlaws and she picked up the phone to report them.

I suspect that this type of scenario happens on a daily basis.

[DaveInPgh]

And as for flipping cars. In almost every state your only allowed to sell so many vehicles per year before the DMV requires you to be a licensed by them. At that point it's almost not worth the financial gain. I think 4 per year is the norm.

My neighbor did this until the DMV called him on it and the requirements for being licensed wasn't worth it any longer.

Some states set the number at ZERO without a license.

[DaveInPgh]

One of my good skills, is flipping cars. Buying, and selling for a profit. At the beginning of this year, I flipped 4 cars within a month, for a profit of $3,000.

Yeah, here it's 3 with profit in mind. I don't mind getting a small dealers license to flip cars. I can make very good profit off of it. It's like $500 for a license, but I can make thousands.

Based on your posts, you broke the law this year flipping cars.

Although you are right about the license fee, $519, the Board requires a net worth of at least $100,000. Also you need to have a Sales Tax License.

[GoodSteward]

Based on your posts, you broke the law this year flipping cars.

Although you are right about the license fee, $519, the Board requires a net worth of at least $100,000. Also you need to have a Sales Tax License.

I was wondering about that. I knew there was a small limit on how many you can flip in a year. Possibly on how much you can make too, can't remember.

[ComponY]

Based on your posts, you broke the law this year flipping cars.

Although you are right about the license fee, $519, the Board requires a net worth of at least $100,000. Also you need to have a Sales Tax License.

I didn't break the law based on paper. One of the cars I sold, I didn't even have the title in my name yet. Someone bought it on the spot with the title I got from the other people. I wasn't really a middle-man. My mom and girlfriend said I could use them to flip another 6 cars. My dad would also let me. Now 9 cars.

[DaveInPgh]

I didn't break the law based on paper. One of the cars I sold, I didn't even have the title in my name yet. Someone bought it on the spot with the title I got from the other people. I wasn't really a middle-man. My mom and girlfriend said I could use them to flip another 6 cars. My dad would also let me. Now 9 cars.

Obtained from a simple Google search:

"When a car flipper buys a car he is the new legal owner. EVERY state requires the flipped car owner to register the vehicle, obtain a new title and pay fees and taxes. To not do this is tax evasion.

When an individual or business sells vehicles for profit they must also pay state and federal income taxes on their profits. To not do this is tax evasion."

http://dealer-license.com/flipping-cars/