As a claims adjuster, Mark was used to dealing with car accidents and the aftermath that followed. But when he found himself in a situation where he was the victim, he wasn’t sure if he had done something wrong.
Fishing Time
Mark was with a couple of friends, about to go fishing on a pier. They arrived at the parking lot, and it was packed because of the holiday. The parking lot was designed for one-way travel with slanted rows. Mark noticed a couple that was packing to leave, so he stopped and waited since there was nobody behind him at that point.
Taking Their Time
“They took their sweet time, but I did see a man come up and talk to the woman. I had assumed maybe they were making friendly talk or knew each other,” Mark said. “He walked away after a moment, then I see him pull around in his car going the wrong direction.”
She Hit His Car!
Mark waited for the couple to back out so he could move up and get into the spot so the other guy could get out of the aisle. But the lady leaving the parking spot stopped before she hit Mark’s car and then kept backing up and hit his stopped car. “She got out angrily and said that the other guy had asked for the spot. I replied that parking lots are first come, first serve, and they were going the wrong direction,” Mark said.
She Was Old
The woman’s reasoning was that they were old, and Mark and his friends could park in the extra lot nearby. The people that parked came over and talked with the person that backed into Mark, and they even hugged. They did not look old, and Mark ended up waiting for the police before saying anything else to the woman.
A Friends Opinion
Mark was left wondering if he was in the wrong. He felt like he was being judged hardcore for what happened. “So.. am I the jerk?” he asked, seeking the opinion of others. Mark’s friend, Sarah, had a different take on the situation. “I don’t think you were in the wrong. The parking lot is first come, first serve, and they were going the wrong direction,” she said.
More Friends Opinions
Another friend, Alex, had a similar opinion. “I think the woman was in the wrong for hitting your car,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if they were old or not. They should have been more careful.”
Following the Rules
Despite the differing opinions, Mark realized that he had done nothing wrong. He had followed the rules of the parking lot, and the other driver had hit his car. He learned that sometimes accidents happen, and it’s important to stay calm and handle the situation with care.
Unique Perspective
Mark’s experience as a claims adjuster gave him a unique perspective on the situation. He knew what the liability would be and how to handle the aftermath of the accident. But as a victim, he also understood the emotional toll that car accidents can take on people.
You are NOT the Jerk!
In the end, Mark realized that he wasn’t the jerk in this situation. He had followed the rules of the parking lot, and the other driver had hit his car. He also learned that accidents can happen to anyone, and it’s important to handle them with care and compassion.
It’s the Sound of the Police
The police arrived on the scene and took a report of the accident. Mark’s insurance company handled the rest of the process, and he was able to get his car fixed. He also made sure to check in on the other driver and make sure she was okay.
A Lasting Impression
The experience left a lasting impression on Mark. He realized that accidents can happen to anyone, and it’s important to handle them with care and compassion. He also learned that seeking the opinions of others can help provide a different perspective on the situation.
He Was Grateful
In the end, Mark was grateful for the support of his friends and the knowledge he gained from his experience as a claims adjuster. He knew that he had done everything he could to handle the situation with care and compassion, and that was all that mattered.
The Internet Responded
This commenter wrote, “You were right. Free parking spaces are first-come, first-serve. You entered the car park the right way and were rightly waiting for a space. Tough luck if the other people would have lost out. I hope you can get something out of them for backing into your car because that was an a**hole move on their part.”
More Internet Responses
Another person commented this opinion, “Old folks can be terrible when they want something we all know that. What they did was illegal and you were completely in the right. You just motivated me to finally go ahead and by a dash cam. OMG I would be so annoyed. Sounds like you handled it well too.”
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