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supercheyenne · 12-02-2003, 04:46 AM

Surely this guy had insurance..........

That said, I agree with him it's your fault. Nobody else was driving the skid loader and nobody else was responsible for the safe operation of that skid loader. I would see if his insurance will cover (you can pay the deductible), or maybe you have insurance? One way or the other, I think you'll pay.

Go have a chit chat with a lawyer........ then proceed.

teeitup · 12-02-2003, 05:48 AM

Thanks guys!!!! I brought the skid loader in. It was a underground transformer for an individual owner. Here is a pic of it kind of it was sitting right in the middle of this area. This pic was taken last week. Thanks Randy

spencra · 12-02-2003, 11:41 AM

Should junk have been piled around a transformer like that. Wonder if that is a violation in itself. It's a shame if you couldn't take pictures. I wouldn't pay, seems as though the jackass was quick to point the finger without any reasoning. I would say that it wasn't your fault, get a consultation from a lawer and go from there. $3,000 can buy you a lot of junk or a god lawyer

spencra · 12-02-2003, 11:44 AM

OOPS, sorry I guess you do have pictures. You still should have been informed about an electrical tranformer hidden in a pile of junk. If that is the story

*Randy70C-10* · 12-02-2003, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by teeitup
The electric guy told me it was my responsibility

Are you sure that was an electric guy? There should have been some kind of warning marker near the transformer. The owner probably knows he was at fault but doesn't want the money to come out of "his" pocket.

Baradium · 12-02-2003, 11:53 AM

is this like a "where's waldo" for the transformer?

Baradium · 12-02-2003, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy70C-10
Are you sure that was an electric guy? There should have been some kind of warning marker near the transformer. The owner probably knows he was at fault but doesn't want the money to come out of "his" pocket.

I wonder if he assumed you were a contractor moving vehicles rather than a customer picking stuff up.

bpmcgee · 12-02-2003, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Baradium
is this like a "where's waldo" for the transformer?

No kidding! I can't see any transformer in that picture!

Certainly it's reasonable to assume that there won't be a live transformer buried under piles of junk!

Brian

Mudder · 12-02-2003, 01:54 PM

What kind of Moron would hide a transformer among a bunch of junk?

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-02-2003, 02:01 PM

Can you please have a arrow pointing to the transformer? It blends in really well......

spencra · 12-02-2003, 10:46 PM

PPPFFFFT!, good luck I sure don't see a transformer anywhere in that picture.

Or is this a trick scenario, The transformer transformed into a pile of junk

Sorry about that, for any of you that watched Tranformers as a kid I guess you would get it.

Fishwacker · 12-03-2003, 01:56 AM

Glad you escaped unscathed as well Randy. Your local county or city electric codes would have the specifications for all clearances and boundary specifications regarding that transformer. I'm certain it wouldn't permit any of the conditions you mentioned. The land owner is completely responsible for compliance to, and maintaining all the requirements of the applicable codes. Talking to your insurance carrier and an attorney will certainly protect your rights, not to mention your wallet. Good luck to you.

Bowed · 12-03-2003, 03:25 AM

QUOTE " Thanks guys!!!! I brought the skid loader in. "

Sorry but I think that makes a problem for you .

nu2-72 · 12-03-2003, 11:48 PM

You know what I think. Final payment?????

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12-02-2003, 04:46 AM	#26
supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	Surely this guy had insurance.......... That said, I agree with him it's your fault. Nobody else was driving the skid loader and nobody else was responsible for the safe operation of that skid loader. I would see if his insurance will cover (you can pay the deductible), or maybe you have insurance? One way or the other, I think you'll pay. Go have a chit chat with a lawyer........ then proceed.

12-02-2003, 11:41 AM	#28
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Should junk have been piled around a transformer like that. Wonder if that is a violation in itself. It's a shame if you couldn't take pictures. I wouldn't pay, seems as though the jackass was quick to point the finger without any reasoning. I would say that it wasn't your fault, get a consultation from a lawer and go from there. $3,000 can buy you a lot of junk or a god lawyer

12-02-2003, 11:44 AM	#29
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	OOPS, sorry I guess you do have pictures. You still should have been informed about an electrical tranformer hidden in a pile of junk. If that is the story

12-02-2003, 11:53 AM	#31
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	is this like a "where's waldo" for the transformer?

12-02-2003, 01:54 PM	#34
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	What kind of Moron would hide a transformer among a bunch of junk?

12-02-2003, 02:01 PM	#35
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Can you please have a arrow pointing to the transformer? It blends in really well......

12-02-2003, 10:46 PM	#36
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	PPPFFFFT!, good luck I sure don't see a transformer anywhere in that picture. Or is this a trick scenario, The transformer transformed into a pile of junk Sorry about that, for any of you that watched Tranformers as a kid I guess you would get it.

12-03-2003, 01:56 AM	#37
Fishwacker Never Give Up Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 67	Glad you escaped unscathed as well Randy. Your local county or city electric codes would have the specifications for all clearances and boundary specifications regarding that transformer. I'm certain it wouldn't permit any of the conditions you mentioned. The land owner is completely responsible for compliance to, and maintaining all the requirements of the applicable codes. Talking to your insurance carrier and an attorney will certainly protect your rights, not to mention your wallet. Good luck to you.

12-03-2003, 03:25 AM	#38
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	QUOTE " Thanks guys!!!! I brought the skid loader in. " Sorry but I think that makes a problem for you .



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