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Jack Klarich
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Good for you, hope you continue to mend and enjoy your NEW bike:s
Hit by a truck, now what? I need advice!
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gator508
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NYSDEUCERIDER,
First -Thank God you are still here to tell the tale!
Having been through a similar situation back in March, I can advise you to get a good lawyer and follow his advice. I am only about halfway through settling my claim.
The offending party had minimal liability 25K, which hardly touched my medical bills. My major medical handled all medical bills except my out of pocket. The repairs to my bike ($6400+), was settled very quickly.
Liability of 25k was paid, but it was a three way split, major medical subrogated for 1/3, lawyer 1/3 and me 1/3, but that still leaves stuff to pay, so we are pursuing a further claim against the tortfeasor.
Once you get a lawyer, be sure he/she sends out notices of litigation to all parties you owe or will owe. While not binding, most parties will put off payment untill you settle your case.
Good luck, I wish you a speedy recovery and minimal stress.
First -Thank God you are still here to tell the tale!
Having been through a similar situation back in March, I can advise you to get a good lawyer and follow his advice. I am only about halfway through settling my claim.
The offending party had minimal liability 25K, which hardly touched my medical bills. My major medical handled all medical bills except my out of pocket. The repairs to my bike ($6400+), was settled very quickly.
Liability of 25k was paid, but it was a three way split, major medical subrogated for 1/3, lawyer 1/3 and me 1/3, but that still leaves stuff to pay, so we are pursuing a further claim against the tortfeasor.
Once you get a lawyer, be sure he/she sends out notices of litigation to all parties you owe or will owe. While not binding, most parties will put off payment untill you settle your case.
Good luck, I wish you a speedy recovery and minimal stress.
NYYDEUCERIDER correct. You need to made whole again and not to worry about other driver. Best pursuit would be to consider engaging a private adjuster (contingiency basis only) and start negotiations with insurance company; obtain legal counsel to pursue damages against other driver, and insurance company if policy limits are not met. Best of all use your own common sense in deciphering all the information but remembering you need to be whole again......Of course, only my opinion but it is yours that matters....
NYSDEUCERIDER
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Hey, a little delayed, but here they are! Wifey snapped this pic as I readied to ride it off to winter storage.(yes! That IS snow in the background!)
As the healing continues, the urge to put more miles on the bike. I cannot wait for winter to pass!
A good holiday to all!
