HELP!, my car was hit by a police cruiser Options

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while i was on my way home last night with my brother and my cousin, cruising to a stop then suddenly a car hit me on the driver side and then i realized that it was a police cruiser. he beat the red light continued driving 3 more blocks. called 911 and cops came in. thank God no one was hurt.

they told me that the cruiser was malfuntioning because of the gadgets hooked up in the car. the cruiser came from an alley, my cousin noticed it but i didnt because i didnt see any lights on including the siren. this happened around 9pm. the one driving the cruiser told the investigating officer that he was parked at the corner of the alley, he was applying his brakes then suddenly his car revved just like that and when the time that he hit my car, he said he put it in parking gear. I DONT KNOW IF ALL HE SAID WAS POSSIBLE!

i called my insurance and let them know what happened. the investigating officer told me that it was definitely not my fault and the insurance would take care of it.

i dont know what to do now...
im really pissed off!
seems like i would sue them!

any advice or help from you guys? thanks

[GriffGirl]

I personally don't think you should sure the department either. For one, it's paid for by tax dollars, so you're not just suing the police or the city, you're suing yourself. That's so lame. For another, they already accepted liability, in all likelihood they're gonna cut you a fat check so you DON'T sue them. Agree to nothing, give them a chance to make it right, and if they don't make right on it, then maybe contact an attorney and see what your options are. Or, contact an attorney now for advice on how to go about this in such a manner that you protect yourself while giving them the opportunity to make it right.

I think it's SUPER lame when everyone just assumes all cops are assholes or whatever. People spend so much time hating them or blaming them and what-not, but then if something ever happens, they're the first ones you call and rely on for help. If you have problems with authority, don't take it out on cops, go see a shrink and figure out why you're so pissed off at your father or mother or third grade teacher or whatever. The majority of cops really are there to protect and serve. Give them a chance to make it right. It's just the right thing to do.