Hi Miranda -

I was taken out by a pit bull in June of 2005. That was my first wreck and it changed my life. I went through the experience even though I wanted to wish it away. I learned that patience, rest, and allowing my body to heal on its own schedule was better than pushing recovery. I decided not to pursue legal action for several reasons. I put all my energy into getting better and getting back on my bike. My husband did take on the local politicos and gained satisfaction though that route.
I went to several doctors and was unfortunately treated poorly by all of them but one. The one who helped was the one who told me to rest and back off.
I decided early on that I would start each day with a positive, pleasant attitude and a shower. I got myself in the shower each morning even though I had to crawl/hop the first week to get the job done.
Being in a bike wreck shows you the stuff you're made of.
Talk to someone who can see the entire picture now and down the road. You may be too consumed with your injuries now to deal with legal counsel, but you may want to take this on later. Keep the options open.
You will heal. Listen to your body and help it as it sorts things out.
Barb