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Old 04-15-08, 05:42 PM
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If things work out well with the insurance company you may get your bike replaced and you may get compensated for your injuries. If you get a lawyer (and in my opinion you probably need one) you need to know up front how much they are going to cost.

Some of these people knocking on your door with offers to represent you will work for a percentage of the settlement (a fairly large percentage). If you choose to go that way, you will probably be on the hook for taxes on the full amount of the settlement even if you give as much as half to the lawyer. That could leave you with less money than you need for medical, lost work and a bike replacement.

On the other hand, you sound like your pretty well banged up and that could last a while. The insurance company isn't going to like that and they will probably push you to settle soon for a little as they think they can get away with.

Maybe you could check in with Legal Aid for some free advice. Perhaps the owner of the shop where you work knows some people who can help.

I hope you get a fair settlement. Good luck and stop worrying about the poor driver..........you didn't hit him.
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