Woman got hit on test drive of car

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        February 10, 2025 at 10:13 am
        My friend’s wife hit pedestrian woman while test driving the car. Luckily the woman survived with minor injuries. Now woman’s family is filing police case. What are the consequences of this to my friend’s wife. She is working in IT. Will this case have any impact on getting visa or changing job.

        Also does the car showroom will also be booked under this case since they are the owners of the car.

        ps: I was sitting in back seat of the car with her husband. I have been called as witness.

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          February 10, 2025 at 10:18 am
          What exactly happened and who was at fault?

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              February 10, 2025 at 10:26 am
              It was completely driver’s fault. She was driving the car and while taking U-turn this pedestrian woman was crossing the road. My friend’s wife panicked and instead of pressing the break she pressed accelerator and car went ahead hit the woman. The driver side passenger who was showroom guy pulled the hand break and stopped the car otherwise that woman would have been ran over.

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                  February 10, 2025 at 11:48 am
                  Nal: But Better try to settle the matter outside by giving her some money before escalating it into court or an fir…

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                    February 10, 2025 at 11:57 am
                    From your statement, it is clear that she obtained the driving license without actually driving.
                    She needs to learn to drive again.
                    Getting a drive license in India, doesn’t mean one knows how to actually drive.

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                      February 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm
                      maybe an unpopular opinion but I hope she gets what she deserves. A lady like her hit my grandpa on the road and he broke his arm a few years ago. But they ran away.

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                          February 10, 2025 at 12:53 pm
                          Agreed . Hope she learns not to drive again till she learns to control her emotions .

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                            February 10, 2025 at 2:30 pm
                            The worst part is some people call this as mistake , it is not a mistake , its a crime !

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                              February 10, 2025 at 3:34 pm
                              We didn’t run from the scene and took the woman to the nearby hospital in the same vehicle.

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                                  February 10, 2025 at 3:36 pm
                                  great, hope it helps your case. it will certainly help with your conscience. thanks for having civility, it seems rare currently in our cities.

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                                  February 11, 2025 at 12:24 pm
                                  100% agree with you. Somebody who panicked like that is not equipped to drive on public roads and should learn driving first.
                                  They are a moving hazard on the road and an accident waiting to happen, which is exactly what happened

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                                  February 10, 2025 at 1:07 pm
                                  I hope the court keeps this person off the streets forever.

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                                    February 10, 2025 at 2:08 pm
                                    Frankly such drivers deserve everything they get and more. Hope they just settle whatever is demanded if they don’t want this to escalate.

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                                      February 10, 2025 at 2:38 pm
                                      I’ve done exactly same thing during test drive, just that it was an auto in place of human. The best way for you is to go for out of court settlement.

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                                        February 11, 2025 at 6:54 am
                                        She has no business on the roads get her off

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                                      February 10, 2025 at 10:26 am
                                      If an FIR is filed. It affects everything, from Passport(Visa) to Jobs. Since it was a test drive, I assume she has a licence, in that case she would get immediate bail.
                                      Generally, this sort of matter is settled between the parties, if the accident is minor.

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                                          February 10, 2025 at 10:29 am
                                          I asked the other party to just settle outside police station but they were adamant since the showroom is also involved and they are blaming them as well.

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                                              February 10, 2025 at 10:39 am
                                              They are looking for a bigger compensation from the dealer company as well.

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                                                  February 10, 2025 at 10:46 am
                                                  Yes. It seems like that. But my friend is getting stuck as well.

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                                                      February 10, 2025 at 11:15 am
                                                      One mistake and it sucks the essence of life out of you.

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                                                          February 10, 2025 at 1:23 pm
                                                          Well it’s still negligence right? You would bot say the same if the pedestrian died.

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                                                              February 10, 2025 at 1:24 pm
                                                              Sucks the essence of life from both – the victim as well as the offender.

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                                                              February 10, 2025 at 2:26 pm
                                                              Would you say the same if your mom got hit ? Its not called a mistake . The women hit accelerator instead of break was about run over the pedestrian had the passenger not pulled the hand break ( check op’s comment) if you have such low command on driving then don’t drive with out L sticker and definitely don’t test drive cars.

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                                                                  February 10, 2025 at 2:29 pm
                                                                  It is a mistake but not necessarily forgivable. If it wasn’t a mistake, it would be termed as murder.

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                                                                      February 10, 2025 at 2:36 pm
                                                                      Bro Death due to negligence is a crime. If a man has consumed alcohol and then mistakenly hits some one with his car its a negligence that caused the death and hence a crime , I have been driving for 6 years and my mother has been driving for 15 years , the kind of mistake op’s said cannot happen by some one who got the license via an honest route ie a driving test…road accidents are definitely possible but this particular case is not a mistake it was negligence.. And hence a crime.

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                                                                          February 11, 2025 at 8:16 am
                                                                          false equivalence

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                                                                February 10, 2025 at 10:39 am
                                                                Answer this question
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                                                                1) Does the driver has a valid license?
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                                                                2) Was the accident minor as per medical reports of the victim?
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                                                                If the answer is YES. Then you can also request the court to settle(plea bergaining).
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                                                                However, if FIR is registered? If the sections imposed are related to offences that are compoudable and if it is the accused’s first offence then no worries. Hope this helps.

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                                                                    February 10, 2025 at 10:51 am
                                                                    1. She has valid license.
                                                                    2. The accident looked horrible at first but as per medical report woman has suffered bruises on face, forearms and legs. There is hair crack in right toe.

                                                                    How can court could get involved without police.

                                                                    It seems FIR registration is in process because they were calling me as witness.

                                                                    I guess it’s her first offence.

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                                                                        February 10, 2025 at 6:52 pm
                                                                        Any fracture to a bone, however minor, is considered a grievous hurt.

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                                                                          February 11, 2025 at 7:12 am
                                                                          Just pay women 2-3 lakhs rupees n settle the matter.

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                                                                        February 11, 2025 at 7:10 am
                                                                        How much did you offer for settle down, if its 1000 rs they obviously will say no. Just pay 2 lakhs and finish it off. Otherwise you will end up paying police, lawyers, courts etc

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                                                                            February 11, 2025 at 11:57 am
                                                                            I did not mentioned any amount. I know it’s not matter of few thousands.

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                                                                                February 11, 2025 at 1:03 pm
                                                                                Yes you have to pay in lakhs, quote the amount that they won’t deny

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                                                                          February 10, 2025 at 11:26 am
                                                                          I may get Down Voted. I have seen so many dumbass people get driving licenses without learning how to drive properly. And then to show off their driving licenses buys a big car which he/she can’t even control.. fucking morons.

                                                                          And don’t be worried much. The lady will demand a hefty amount as compensation. Ask your friend to pay it or face the consequences…

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                                                                              February 10, 2025 at 12:04 pm
                                                                              This is a legal advice sub not an opinion sub, your first para carries no legal value

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                                                                                  February 10, 2025 at 12:36 pm
                                                                                  +1 to this

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                                                                                February 10, 2025 at 11:27 am
                                                                                Lawyer up buddy. Don’t confess anything. Lawyer will talk on your behalf

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                                                                                  February 10, 2025 at 12:20 pm
                                                                                  Hope the drivers license scam is unraveled through her. Too many ppl on the roads who just bought their Licence and confidently driving without the skills needed for driving.

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                                                                                    February 10, 2025 at 12:23 pm
                                                                                    Not a lawyer.
                                                                                    The cops themselves won’t let them press charges against your friend because they won’t gain anything from it.

                                                                                    Try to talk it out. The other party will likely seek compensation, so just make sure to negotiate a reasonable amount with the help of a lawyer.

                                                                                    I’d suggest hiring a lawyer you know well.

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                                                                                      February 10, 2025 at 12:42 pm
                                                                                      In all bluntness, there are not much consequences if the car in under insurance and the driver has license even when the pedestrian dies, in most of the cases. The biggest punishment is the long legal process for both parties.

                                                                                      Your friend is clearly at fault here but there are other factors here as well, speed of car, whether it was a highway or busy road, where the lady was crossing the road properly. Please note, the pedestrian can only get third party insurance for her loss from the insurance company if FIR is registered. Some states include the owner of the car (here the dealer) to make them a coparty to process the third party insurance.

                                                                                      The case can run from few months to many years but is bailable if the driver has license. She will however need additional documents and permissions to renew passport and travel abroad. It won’t affect her job much.

                                                                                      Filing FIR is optional. Offer them hefty compensation and protect yourself from hassle, lawyer fees and mental stress for years

                                                                                      Or ask them to file FIR for Third Party Insurance, offer them to pay for lawyer and NCLAT lawyer to claim the insurance. Agree in front of judge for out of court settlement. I wouldn’t trust anyone for this. People are greedy, they will take insurance and money from you both.

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                                                                                        February 10, 2025 at 1:01 pm
                                                                                        Just wanna ask one thing. If by mistake I get into an accident similar to this and other party files a FIR. Will my employment (in IT) get affected even if I agree to pay for the medical expenses?

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                                                                                            February 10, 2025 at 1:42 pm
                                                                                            That’s why IT is called fancy job. Deal it fancy, if you had a scratch no one will buy you in future. If IT is your profession, try to save some bucks and start your own business let it be small, but your mindfulness will end up being high.

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                                                                                              February 10, 2025 at 3:04 pm
                                                                                              nothing will happen. its called accident for a reason. its a civil case. You should never offer any money because a case can get filed irrespective of the fact that you paid the victim. even if police told you to pay, and you paid, the victim still can file a case.

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                                                                                              February 10, 2025 at 1:47 pm
                                                                                              It will affect everything. If possible, explain your situation through a mediator or advocate and try to settle. Either pay what they ask or find a middle ground. Or let the insurance company take over and compensate them from the showrooms end. Either way, it’s their call. You can request but that’s it.

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                                                                                                February 10, 2025 at 3:06 pm
                                                                                                its going to be civil case. no issues for visa or changing jobs.

                                                                                                please dont listen to other fearmongers in this comment section. tell your freind to chill.

                                                                                                its a hassle for the victim to go through legal process. for your friend no lawyer is needed as the insurnace company of the car will fight the case on your behalf

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                                                                                                  February 10, 2025 at 3:12 pm
                                                                                                  Lawyer here.

                                                                                                  Since she was driving, legally, all the blame and chargesheet is going to be on her. There may be civil litigation with the dealer, but that’s just a financial side.

                                                                                                  Running over someone/hitting someone with a driving car is a big deal, and almost always an accident. Nobody does it on purpose. If they did, it wouldn’t be called an accident.

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                                                                                                      February 10, 2025 at 6:14 pm
                                                                                                      What I have heard is she is booked under section 338. What are the consequences. Is it civil or criminal case. Also will harass me as well since I am going to be witness.

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                                                                                                          February 10, 2025 at 6:16 pm
                                                                                                          Are you referring to 338 IPC? That’s weird. IPC has been repealed. But if true, it carries imprisonment of upto 2 years.

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                                                                                                        February 10, 2025 at 7:12 pm
                                                                                                        They want to extort a lot of money. If money is not a big problem pay them whatever they ask. An FIR will come up when applying for visa for other countries.

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                                                                                                          It definitely will affect visas

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                                                                                                            February 11, 2025 at 12:26 pm
                                                                                                            Did she not know how to drive

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                                                                                                                February 11, 2025 at 1:32 pm
                                                                                                                Yes. She did test drive of another car just before this incidence.

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                                                                                                                Such leeches. If there’s little traffic, I guess it’s better to run away

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                                                                                                                  February 12, 2025 at 7:20 am
                                                                                                                  I read your comment on how the accident happened! Well, she fully deserves this and she should be off the streets forever along with a hefty fine

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                                                                                                                    How ironic that people support the perpetrators when they are reditt had it been a victim it would have been so opposite

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