Train driver claims damages from suicide victim's parents

[gordonthemoron]

has this ever happened in the UK? Or anything like it?

 

[talltim]

Its not actually the driver who is claiming, but his wife

 

[gordonthemoron]

that's just a technicality so he can appear as witness. Actually, most germans have personal accident insurance which would probably cover this

 

[talltim]

True, but it does make a difference. Dealing with the consequences of hitting someone might be considered an (unpleasant) part of a driver's job and allowed for in the pay, but dealing with the consequences of one's husband hitting someone would not be in the job description of the wife's job and therefore there is a a reason for her to seek recompence. He might get councelling and paid leave to deal with it, she won't but she might need to take time off to help him with depression, and do the more practical things that he would normally do but couldn't cope with.

 

[gordonthemoron]

apparently in german law, if the driver himself claimed damages he can't appear as a witness

 

[MCR247]

That is really harsh and insensitive! How could you do that to someone?!?!

 

[Skoodle]

What? Jumping in front of a train on purpose. Yup that's really selfish!