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^You may want to read part of the back story, so you can understand this part.^
(long story short, I hit a car that pulled out in front of me at 45mph in June 2010)
I received a call from my personal injury attorney on Valentines Day. He said he had a check for me to endorse. Nearly two years after my accident, and I'm finally going to deposit a settlement check in the bank right around March 1st. (it would be two full years in June)
The Punisher bike got punished... Slid over 50 feet. Good thing I let go and rolled.
I've conquered the injuries, even though I still have scars on my knee, and the skin on my right arm is still a lighter color than the rest of my arm. The skin tone will come back eventually, but not just yet. It's a daily reminder....
I'm very satisfied with my settlement, even though it is much lower than I had initially thought. My attorney and I settled out of court with the drivers' insurance agency. My attorney pointed out that if we had chosen to go to court, we would have to PROVE that my injuries deserved certain compensation. Since my injuries are small, in comparison to many who choose court, it would be very unlikely that I would get any improved settlement numbers. In fact, I may not get ANY more money, and then court costs and lawyer fees would eat up a portion of what I'm already getting. Not my idea of a good choice. I have a bad knee injury. But I have no noticeable limp. Pretty hard to show a jury WHY I think I might need more money. Hope this explains that decision well.
-Yes, boots are a good idea. Wear all of the things!
Someone is handing me a check next week with a five figure settlement on it. I'm very happy this journey is over, and I'm also very happy with my settlement. After all, the important thing is that I'm around to enjoy spending it. It's truly a gift. Truthfully, it's been a constant distraction for the last two years. It's just been hanging in limbo for so long. Sadly, we're dealing with two very dysfunctional industries.... The insurance and healthcare industries. Wore me out just trying to be patient.
What I learned along the way:
Do not negotiate with an insurance company without an attorney. They are far more experienced at this than you are, and do settlements every day. My attorney does 100 cases a year. I'm pretty sure he's far better at this than I would have been.
Do your physical therapy!! Seriously, I don't care how young you are, do the work. You will not be sorry, and you will gain so much from it. Even though my knee cap is tender to the touch, I have great mobility, and no limp, due to my physical therapy. Kind of important, that knee joint.
-That's a week after the accident. Nice, eh?
Thank the Gods that you are around to read this post. We lose so many riders every year for one reason or another. I still ride, I still wear my gear, and I'm planning on riding for many years to come. Be safe, pay attention, and wear your gear. Be thankful for the opportunity to ride. So many accident survivors may never get that chance again.
I wrote this post in hopes that a few of you will read this, and reconsider your choice of riding without a helmet.
-My helmet had road rash in 5 different places. I'm bald... Connect the dots, friends.
-Road rash on your hands? BAD.
^You may want to read part of the back story, so you can understand this part.^
(long story short, I hit a car that pulled out in front of me at 45mph in June 2010)
I received a call from my personal injury attorney on Valentines Day. He said he had a check for me to endorse. Nearly two years after my accident, and I'm finally going to deposit a settlement check in the bank right around March 1st. (it would be two full years in June)
The Punisher bike got punished... Slid over 50 feet. Good thing I let go and rolled.
I've conquered the injuries, even though I still have scars on my knee, and the skin on my right arm is still a lighter color than the rest of my arm. The skin tone will come back eventually, but not just yet. It's a daily reminder....
I'm very satisfied with my settlement, even though it is much lower than I had initially thought. My attorney and I settled out of court with the drivers' insurance agency. My attorney pointed out that if we had chosen to go to court, we would have to PROVE that my injuries deserved certain compensation. Since my injuries are small, in comparison to many who choose court, it would be very unlikely that I would get any improved settlement numbers. In fact, I may not get ANY more money, and then court costs and lawyer fees would eat up a portion of what I'm already getting. Not my idea of a good choice. I have a bad knee injury. But I have no noticeable limp. Pretty hard to show a jury WHY I think I might need more money. Hope this explains that decision well.
-Yes, boots are a good idea. Wear all of the things!
Someone is handing me a check next week with a five figure settlement on it. I'm very happy this journey is over, and I'm also very happy with my settlement. After all, the important thing is that I'm around to enjoy spending it. It's truly a gift. Truthfully, it's been a constant distraction for the last two years. It's just been hanging in limbo for so long. Sadly, we're dealing with two very dysfunctional industries.... The insurance and healthcare industries. Wore me out just trying to be patient.
What I learned along the way:
Do not negotiate with an insurance company without an attorney. They are far more experienced at this than you are, and do settlements every day. My attorney does 100 cases a year. I'm pretty sure he's far better at this than I would have been.
Do your physical therapy!! Seriously, I don't care how young you are, do the work. You will not be sorry, and you will gain so much from it. Even though my knee cap is tender to the touch, I have great mobility, and no limp, due to my physical therapy. Kind of important, that knee joint.
-That's a week after the accident. Nice, eh?
Thank the Gods that you are around to read this post. We lose so many riders every year for one reason or another. I still ride, I still wear my gear, and I'm planning on riding for many years to come. Be safe, pay attention, and wear your gear. Be thankful for the opportunity to ride. So many accident survivors may never get that chance again.
I wrote this post in hopes that a few of you will read this, and reconsider your choice of riding without a helmet.
-My helmet had road rash in 5 different places. I'm bald... Connect the dots, friends.
-Road rash on your hands? BAD.