Originally Posted by
Quel
You seem to have a little flair for the dramatic.
Like I said though, most people don't need a lawyer to know when they are getting screwed. If his shoulder heals in quick order and his bike is replaced, anything more is going to be more hassle than its worth. If his shoudler doesn't heal and the insurance company won't cover it, and/or they won't cover the bike, then look at lawyering up.
It won't be a hassle at all if you have a lawyer. They charge their fee and they do the work. My lawyer called me at work 9 months after my accident when I had totally forgotten about it. The settlement would pay for a lot of new high-end bikes. At least a few DeRosas or Serottas, or whatever your dream bike is.