Again, its terrible that this happened, but its GREAT the driver was issued a ticket. That will make establishing guilt MUCH easier than it might be otherwise. You shouldn't feel bad about sueing this person. Remember you are not even sueing him, you are sueing his insurance company. THAT is what insurance is for! A good lawyer usually works for a percentage of your award. This may seem like a lot, but without a laywer its hard to get what you are entitled to from the insurance company so I think you still do better. That is great you are going to hire a lawyer tomorrow. My husband did that while I was still in the hosptial. It is important since the lawyer can represent you with the insurance companies from day 1. This also decreases stress in what is already a very stressful situation. AGAIN, sending healing wishes your way.