Ferrari crash
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phtthp:
Ma Chi may not be at fault ??? :?
Where is JUSTICE ?
Ferrari crash:
Physics teacher calculates that sports car was speeding at140km/h,
when it crash into Mr Cheng's taxi
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/this_urban_jungle/1109242/ferrari_crash_physics_teacher_calculates.htmljanet_lee88:
Ferrari driver was speeding. 140km/h based on an expert's calculation.
Vk2010 is not saying dat 马驰 is not at fault,
but he is not guilty till proven so.
d thrust of his argument is to let due process takes its legal course.
Sidenote: dis felali 599 GTO can kick start fr 0 – 100 km/h in under 3.5 sec,
n accelerate to 200 km/h in ~ 11 s. With a flying machine like dat,
d brake system has to be very effective n efficient – n it is.
According to specs, dis car can decelerate from 100 km/h to a complete stop in under 32.5 m.
d car-driver interface was derived fr its racing model n designed
“to maximize the car performance and allow the driver to constantly and easily keep under control the car status and driving behavior.” http://ferraribeverlyhills.beeplog.com/blog.pl?blogid=175406&from=5&categoryid=233766
IMV, therefore very remote chance of a total mechanical/electronics failure – likely human error.
Having said dat, whatever our opinions, it’s prudent to follow due process in establishing d facts n let d law takes its proper course.
Though I may add dat I wld like to think dat d public outcry has helped nudged d Chinese embassy n gahmen into issuing public statements in recent days, n hopefully hasten dis due process to a fast n proper conclusion. -
erista:
At dat kind of estimated speed on impact n being hit broadside,Oppsgal:
http://www.todayonline.com/Hotnews/EDC120518-0000082/No-airbags-in-most-taxis
At the speed the Ferrari was going, on the impact I really don't think airbag would have saved the taxi driver. Nonetheless I agree taxis should be installed in all taxis... Though there have been instances where airbags coz suffocation when the victims passed out on it or victims sustained bruises (& sometimes broken noses) to their faces due to the pressure from deployment of airbag.
I daresay d airbag is pretty much useless. -
verykiasu2010:
NO.. it must be initiated by the taxi driver's family.can anyone just \"suka suka\" demand for compensation and expect the authorities to just act based on netizens' demand for compensation?
If they initiated it, than the govt should provide some form of legal assistance. -
limlim:
govt cannot openly show hand like that. then next time how, then last time how come no such support in other terrible accidents.
NO.. it must be initiated by the taxi driver's family.verykiasu2010:
can anyone just \"suka suka\" demand for compensation and expect the authorities to just act based on netizens' demand for compensation?
If they initiated it, than the govt should provide some form of legal assistance.
but... govt can quietly tell comfort cab to show special support to the cabby family. -
limlim:
As a matter of routine for all who cannot afford legal recourse, or because there is a foreign national involved?
If they initiated it, than the govt should provide some form of legal assistance.verykiasu2010:
can anyone just \"suka suka\" demand for compensation and expect the authorities to just act based on netizens' demand for compensation?
Just trying to understand the philosophical basis for this.... -
Legal aid is open to all who can’t afford to pay a lawyer
in this particular instance - those kind of ‘ambulance lawyer’ from USA is "useful", they will start suing the F driver’s estate / family as well as the car manufaturer, and perhaps even LTA for the road works n that area … -
verykiasu2010:
Hope SG system doesn't end up like dat.Legal aid is open to all who can't afford to pay a lawyer
in this particular instance - those kind of 'ambulance lawyer' from USA is \"useful\", they will start suing the F driver's estate / family as well as the car manufaturer, and perhaps even LTA for the road works n that area ........
Those kind of lawyers r attracted to accidents n possible huge payouts like flies to corpse. -
3Boys:
As a matter of routine for all who cannot afford legal recourse, or because there is a foreign national involved?
If they initiated it, than the govt should provide some form of legal assistance.limlim:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]can anyone just \"suka suka\" demand for compensation and expect the authorities to just act based on netizens' demand for compensation?
Just trying to understand the philosophical basis for this....[/quote]1. Clear-cut Liability (If the Ferrari is not found to be tampered with or foul play ruled out). IF the Ferrari is clearly liable. it crashed into the taxi at high speed. The taxi didn't break traffic rules.
2. A very rich foreign national (or maybe even local), and the victim being the sole bread winner of a not well-to-do citizen family.
Essentially, case-by-case basis.
But first, maybe the family should seek MP help and go by that path. If the family not keen to pursue, then no point doing anything. -
limlim:
1. Clear-cut Liability (If the Ferrari is not found to be tampered with or foul play ruled out). IF the Ferrari is clearly liable. it crashed into the taxi at high speed. The taxi didn't break traffic rules.
As a matter of routine for all who cannot afford legal recourse, or because there is a foreign national involved?3Boys:
[quote=\"limlim\"]
If they initiated it, than the govt should provide some form of legal assistance.
Just trying to understand the philosophical basis for this....
2. A very rich foreign national (or maybe even local), and the victim being the sole bread winner of a not well-to-do citizen family.
Essentially, case-by-case basis.
But first, maybe the family should seek MP help and go by that path. If the family not keen to pursue, then no point doing anything.[/quote]I don't understand the logic. So if it were a Singaporean driving the Ferrari, should the g'ment be involved, apart from the usual legal aid for those who cannot afford it?
Case by case according to who's criteria? -
3Boys:
if its case-by-case basis.. then.. there is no need to specify a criteria..
I don't understand the logic. So if it were a Singaporean driving the Ferrari, should the g'ment be involved, apart from the usual legal aid for those who cannot afford it?
Case by case according to who's criteria?
Just like PR approval.. they never give a reason. it is evaluated as a case by case basis.
In the current case.. apparently, the general opinion is that the govt should provide some form of assistance, should they decide to sue.
mebbe help them to engage a lawyer or ask someone from the legal department to help them with the case?
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