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.
Yeah, but this is the point you're putting across. Be happy with a cheque for some banadages and a
replacement frame - minus depreciation of course. The insurance company is not going to give him the settlement and then re-open it case, they will force him to sign away any claims to their future liability.
If you're not worth the hassle, that is your decision... which is essentially what we are talking about, how you evaluate what this woman did and it's effect to your well-being.
I think the poster who said ask an elder person who has been hit what it cost them, and you will get a better perspective on the effect of the accident. It's not all about the physical damage, even though some people don't want the hassle and other's will be all to happy they aren't going to "make trouble".