Atty Robert
Yes sir. THanks for follow up in my inquiry. I am sure I need to have this on a more private section, but I don't know all the special language and requirements on this website just yet.
This language in the warning section in the M1083's operational Manual about not pumping the brakes 3 to 4 times in succession is exactly what I am referring to. In my case, I apparently have several things which I believe the City failed to do which placed innocent citizens including their own driver in harm's way. The City bought a M1083, and they had purchased a M1078 two years early. (1) First of all, apparently, their driver did not currently have a Class B license. May have formerly had one, but City did not require its driver who was involved in its initial pickup and transport back to the City to have a Class B license even though operational manual does require a Class B. License. (2) The City did Not send a mechanic to check out the operational parts of the Cargo truck such as the brakes, the steering, the gauges, the tires, the motor, etc when the driver came to Ft. Benning where they picked it up in their initial pickup and transportation of either vehicle, (3) The city didn't require its drive to do a test drive or make a pretrip inspection. (4) The City did not require its drivers to read & study the vehicle's operational manual to insure that its driver was aware off all the special operational instructions and warnings contained therein. (5) City did not require its drivers to be sufficiently trained and qualified to drive these surplus military vehicles, i.e. the M1083 which is focal point in our case, or the M1078 which they acquired earlier.
What I need is a former driver in the military of a M1083 and also a M1o78 whihc is familiar with the operation of same, familiar with the operations Manual, and who could testify of these vehicle's requirements and what could happen if the new owner does not abide by the operational requirements. The case is in south Georgia, close to I-75. I can pay a reasonable fee for a witness to testify for us in court, and also for testifying in a deposition. All I want is the truth about this vehicle so I can tell a jury after hearing a former military operator testify that what was done was not proper and was in violation of op manual and was dangerous (assuming all of this is true), and I would pay for all transportation fees and fees in testifying and even lodging etc. if necessary. I need your help, and a former military driver is the best expert I could ever hop to find and it does not matter if you have never testified before. Your courtesy is appreciated. Thanks. Robert Margeson, Phone number 229 883-5350- office or Cell 229-575-6373. Your prompt attention and assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you. again. Robert
