Today, I ran into my mother-in-law, who I absolutely can't stand, with my car at 5 mph by accident. She jumped out in front of me after a particularly nasty argument, but my husband won't believe me and neither will the police. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my mother-in-law tried to "accidentally" run me over. FML
Today, I was driving when a woman started crossing the street against the light at the upcoming intersection, so I slammed on the brakes and stopped short of hitting her. That's when she intentionally jumped onto my car and started screaming that I had "mowed her down". The cops believed her. FML
Today, a car hit me. I didn't get hurt, but someone called 911. The old woman who had hit me got out of the car with no problem to look at me, and gets back into the car. When the police arrive, she pulls out crutches and said I made strange faces and made her hit me. I got blamed. FML
Today, my mother sued me for whiplash in a car accident that was her fault. She screamed to stop so I slammed on the brakes and the car behind ran into us. It wasn't an emergency; she just thought she saw her friend at the bus stop. It wasn't even her. FML
Today, I wanted to buy a pack of cigarettes. My wife, who didn't want me to get them, decided it would be a good idea to jump on the hood of the car while I was driving off. She hit the car and fell off. My neighbor saw this. Neither her nor the cops believe me when I say I didn't hit her. FML
Today, while in the car with my mom, we accidentally ran over a dog who had sprinted into the road. Instead of stopping, my mom continued to drive as if nothing happened. Every time I tried to bring it up, she merely talked loudly over me. FML
Today, my mom drove my car and had to make a U-turn on a narrow street. Instead of slowing down, she sped up to turn, running off the road and denting my car. To make things worse, she blamed me for not giving her good directions, then followed that up with, "It's not that bad." FML
Today, while in the car with my mom, she gave me a lecture about how bad of a driver I am. During that process she ran a red light and hit a car. FML
Today, my mother-in-law threw bricks at my car. Her defense? I shouldn't have parked in her "brick throwing spot", in my own driveway. FML
Today, I was in a car accident. When I came home, I told my mom. She just got angry with me, blamed me for it, and didn't even ask if I was OK. FML
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GhostFox 34
Sounds like she planned this so that she can press charges against you. I'd invest in a good lawyer and get as many friends and family on your side that can vouch for how antagonistic your mother-in-law has been in the past. If you can prove that you don't have a history of reckless behavior when agitated, that would help too.
somedudesomewher 29
<p>If I were you I wouldn't have gone at 5mph</p>
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somedudesomewher 29
<p>If I were you I wouldn't have gone at 5mph</p>
GhostFox 34
Sounds like she planned this so that she can press charges against you. I'd invest in a good lawyer and get as many friends and family on your side that can vouch for how antagonistic your mother-in-law has been in the past. If you can prove that you don't have a history of reckless behavior when agitated, that would help too.
AKchic 7
*sigh* May I recommend that in the future, you invest in a dash cam. Maybe even a body cam when dealing with her? Good luck. I had an issue a few years ago with my antagonistic MIL. She claimed a mini-stroke, and upon questioning, I found out it was a self-diagnosis, backed up by her naturopath. She then told everyone I was stressing her out and was going to kill her with another stroke/heart attack. I almost divorced my husband over it. And I was right - she WASN'T having strokes.
crudeandrudeguy 29
Regardless of how this turns out never go anywhere near the woman again. As far as you're concerned she no longer exists, it's the best revenge I promise. People like that can't stand to be ignored.
CODPoseidon580 3
If I were you I wouldn't have stopped.
jay_south 19
"Your Honor, with all due respect, if this had been intentional, I would not have been going just five miles per hour."
misunderstood94 15
Perfect response lmao
monyluv1 13
This made my day!
Inkoseh 33
Just tell your husband that she isn't worth the jail time, so there's no way you'd even think to do it. That's pretty freaking bad your husband thinks you did it on purpose. He should know what kind of person his mom is. Depending where the accident was, it could prove it was her jumping in front. You in the driveway trying to leave? Why would she be out in front/behind your car? Doesn't add up. Write down details and keep calm. Get a lawyer and stay level headed. The one who's freaking out is usually the one who gets blamed in the end! Good Luck!
ImminentDisaster 12
Maybe a neighbour has security cameras a caught what happened on tape. I think in some systems old security footage gets saved over with new footage, so ask sooner rather than later.
Firestar268 25
Should've gotten a dashcam
chaosmagnet 9
Time to install dash cams...