Hi all: I'm seeking someone who speaks Hmong who might be willing to help with translation. I was the victim in a vehicle collision almost 2 months ago in Eureka (northern CA). The woman, a Hmong-speaker, admitted fault at the time of the accident (she ran a red light), and then she changed her story when she called her insurance company. Her arraignment is coming up in a couple of weeks, and I would really like to have a native speaker with me to translate what she is saying in court (she will have a translator present, probably a family member). There of course are no witnesses as it happened early on a Sunday morning.

All I want is the truth to come out so that I can collect the damages to my car and get it fixed ('91 vert w-mods). Court date is on 6-18.

If anyone can help I would be so appreciative.

Thanks,
Liz

 

dehins, pokito

 

trying to find someone that speaks Hmong is a long shot. good luck.

 

There are a couple of people in NorCal 7's that do, but I can't remember who they are for the life of me. Hopefully they'll see this and step up to help out a fellow club member. Best of luck to you Liz.

On second thought... You could ask the court to appoint a translator. That way it keeps things honest.

 

Yes. I'm Hmong, and I'm also an Adjuster.
~check your PM.

 

^^^That's a good pick-up line mang.

 

bah my pickup line is I drive a family sedan and reflect a responsible adult. Oh... and I say I'm a mixed Asian. It's worked... okay, let's not get into how successful it is.

 

PM'd you back…and thanks!

 

Zach, that's a great idea. I will call and see if they can do that. I think she is bringing her own translator, but I can't be sure of that. I'll check it out.

 

Best of luck Liz. And thanks for helping out Bee. You're the man!!

 

WoW. to find out that Liz is also one of our policyholder, and a rx7 member?
I think this is way cool hahah.

I will do my best in helping you resolve this claim Liz.

 

When I used to work for the 21st Century Insurance, I received a call from Toadman LOL!. Immediately after we hung up, he started a thread. Btw...where is our friend Toadman these days?

 

I still think Sonny Chiba is the greatest karate guy.

 

Baby, I'll speak anything you want me to speak.

Look at my avatar for my hot, stud-like looks.

 

YOU ARE AWESOME!

Thanks to all of you. This is a great group and I really appreciate the support.

 

achi moday!

 

I' am also Hmong too.

 

Well, if you want to take a drive over to Eureka to help with interpretation, let me know. Gas, food, lodging, paid by me.

 

where in cali does bee live.. damn i would like to help you out but i work that day.. if possible could you record it on tape so i can listen to it afterward.. i really want to help out...but i dont know if it would be of any help..let me know what i can do..like i say i would like to come out and help but i dont think my boos would let me have that day off...

 

I live in Sacramento. Hey do you know Shawn with the S13 that has a S15 front end.? SR20 swapped?

 

that's translated as... "what bitch"...

 

i dont think i know him.. is he from oroville. i think my friends would know. one of my friends has an s13 too so i think he might know.

 

Liz,

Be sure to keep us updated as things start to get resolved.

Zach

 

I will, Zach. The idea RX7-Kid had of tape recording the proceedings is a good one. I will try to do that. The hearing is next Monday a.m., so I'll post up afterwards,

Hey, and if anyone knows where I can find another vert, even with a blown motor, I'm thinking I should just swap all my goodies into it. The quotes I'm getting from body shops have run $6,000 to $6,900! Ouch!!! So if I can find a shell, we'll just transfer everything from my car, then, if/when I get insurance money, I'll spend it on a good paint job.

Will post this under classifieds, too.

 

Welp, the lady who hit my car is contesting the infraction (fines of up to $500), so we are going to trial next month. This is so ridiculous and unbelievable! She is going to end up paying more restitution because of her lie, due to the time off I have to take from work, plus travel time to Eureka.

The good news—RX7kid and Bee—is that the court uses a certified court translation service via phone, so I don't have to worry about "fairness" in that arena.

So it drags on…