you would think....
phone calls are not proof of what the conversation was about. I'm sure I could call an attorney tomorrow and they'd say "Oh yes Sir you have a TERRIFIC case here! Guaranteed winner it is! Here just give me a $500 retainer and we'll get started... ok thank you for that, alright now I need another $200 for court fees or some nonsense.... alright that's good.... Oh they asked for a continuance, new court date, I'm gonna need another $500 if you want to continue this... what, you don't want to? But you've already paid $XXX, don't stop now! You're sooooo close to winning! (5 grand later) Oh shucks we lost, wanna appeal? That's gonna cost 10 grand, but you have a great case, I'm sure you'll win!"
Yeah.... no. I was landlord, rented out houses, spent my fair share of time chasing down renters, paying lawyers.... it's not as much fun as it sounds. Lawyers lie. A lot.
Actually, if I sued, his insurance might just settle, I'd get.... probably not 100%, but something worthy of my time.
i'm considering it. It's been a week. I'm still hoping he'll come to his senses and realize he's responsible for this...
Because I was just thinking about it today: he works on coolant system and within 50 miles engine blows from coolant system issues. And he doesn't think he's responsible at all. Really?
____here's what happened________
Me: Hi Mechanic please work on coolant system, there is a flashing light and it's scary
Mechanic: *tinkers* ok coolant good to go!
Me: (25 miles later) Um.... light's still on, it's getting hotter
Mechanic: Keep driving
Me: (5 miles later) Uhhhhhhh.... ok now it's at max
Mechanic: Keep driving
Me: (20 miles later) Engine's blown
Mechanic: WHY DID YOU KEEP DRIVING?!?
Me:
:ah: