Imagine having your life turned upside down by a hit-and-run driver, only to discover the identity of the person responsible 11 years later. That’s exactly what happened to a 28-year-old man who, during a casual conversation, found out that his old friend’s girlfriend was the one who hit him with her car when he was 17. The accident cost him a baseball scholarship and left him with lasting physical and emotional scars. Now, he’s considering taking legal action against her, but not everyone is on his side.
A Life-Changing Accident
The Aftermath
Lost Opportunities
Financial Struggles
Turning to Loans
Credit Ruined
Meeting Ashley
A Shocking Confession
No Remorse
Leaving in Disgust ♂️
The Confrontation
Considering Legal Action ⚖️
Mixed Reactions ️
Mother’s Support
To Sue or Not to Sue?
A Life Forever Changed, and a Difficult Decision
After discovering that his old friend’s girlfriend was the hit-and-run driver who ruined his life, our protagonist is now faced with a difficult decision: should he sue her for damages or let it go? While his mother supports his decision to take legal action, he’s been bombarded with messages from friends, Jack, his family, and Ashley herself, calling him an a**hole for not just letting it go. As he grapples with the weight of this revelation, we’ve gathered the top responses from the internet to see what people think about this complicated situation.
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NTA, but seek legal advice and document everything carefully
Consult a lawyer about statute of limitations to sue. Cut ties
Legal advice suggested for hit-and-run victim. Helpful or unreliable?
Commenter and replies agree that the hit-and-run driver deserves consequences
Man discovers hit-and-run driver was his friend’s girlfriend NTA seeks justice
Encouragement to pursue legal action and seek therapy for trauma.
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Commenter shares personal experience with hit-and-run and sympathizes.
Legal advice needed ASAP, therapy recommended to work through resentment
Northern Ireland supports OP and suggests social media exposure.
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Recording a confession may be the only way
Cutting off friends who defend hit-and-run driver girlfriend is reasonable
Lack of evidence makes it hard to prove hit-and-run incident
Police couldn’t do much without license plate information
Solid evidence is crucial in holding her accountable
NTA files lawsuit against hit-and-run driver, ‘Ashley’ for ruining life
Advice on gathering evidence and letting go of the case.
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Seek justice for financial losses caused by hit-and-run driver
Commenter suggests therapy for trauma, friend tried to help
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Supportive comment encourages confronting hit-and-run driver.
Get a lawyer and fight back!
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Legal advice on damages statute of limitations with helpful tone
Commenter advises OP to get new friends. Reply suggests alcohol played a role ♂️
Commenter seeks justice for hit-and-run victim, calls out perpetrator.
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NTA calls out hit-and-run driver’s nonchalance. Supportive comments follow.
Be careful giving legal advice without proper credentials
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Unfortunate situation, but pursuing legal action may not be worthwhile
Encouraging justice: Press charges against hit-and-run driver
Tricky situation. Suggests a clever way to get evidence.
Clear-cut judgement. No a**holes here.
Seek legal counsel! NTA
Hit-and-run driver ruins man’s life, shows no remorse. NTA.
Justice denied by statute of limitations
NTA considering lawsuit against hit-and-run driver who ruined life
11 years later, proving the hit-and-run is unlikely. NTA.
Justice must be served for ruining his future
Stand up for yourself and your mother, sue her a**!
Legal action may be limited, gather evidence and consult lawyer
Friend defends hit-and-run driver who ruined OP’s life
Commenter doubts lawsuit success in hit-and-run case. NTA.
Legal time limits may prevent justice for hit-and-run victim
NTA. Friends side with hit-and-run driver, you consider suing.
Sue her ASAP! She ruined your life and doesn’t care
Woman hits and ruins man’s life, laughs, and doesn’t apologize. NTA.
Friend dismisses trauma, victim deserves better
NTA. Sue her for all you can get
Seeking justice against hit-and-run driver. NTA.
Commenter calls out hit-and-run driver’s lack of remorse.
Legal advice crucial regarding limitations period for hit-and-run case
Commenter expresses shock and disbelief at friend’s actions
Commenter sympathizes with OP and condemns Ashley’s actions
Supportive comment calls for justice against hit-and-run driver.
Seek legal action and save evidence to sue the a**hole.
Commenter suggests legal action against hit-and-run driver. NTA.
Commenter believes the man is not the a**hole
Commenter calls out hit-and-run driver, demands justice.
NTA, but be cautious discussing with “Jack” until after consulting lawyer
Seek justice! Sue her for every penny! NTA
Seek legal advice and blame those responsible for the accident.
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Seeking legal advice and not the a**hole.
NTA but legal advice needed before pursuing hit-and-run case
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and offers legal advice.
NTA, but without evidence, suing her may not be feasible
