Update on my recovery.

[Zen]

I like this guy cause we are on the same page that I just want my expenses covered and I am not looking to profit from this.

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I do hope you are asking for punitive damages and not just doctor bills.You are certainly enduring a lot of pain and suffering. It may be just the impetus for the dog owner to be more responsible.

[arielmoon]

Thanks everyone!

I do hope you are asking for punitive damages and not just doctor bills.You are certainly enduring a lot of pain and suffering. It may be just the impetus for the dog owner to be more responsible.

BF thinks they may and try to settle sooner rather than later but either way, I will be including punitive damage. My life has been greatly altered by this accident.

[batsheva]

what happened arielmoon???

batsheva

[Biciclista]

loose dog on the road, collision, stupid dog owner, do a search on her last thread.

[Irulan]

Thanks everyone!

BF thinks they may and try to settle sooner rather than later but either way, I will be including punitive damage. My life has been greatly altered by this accident.

There are some situations where it is good to be working with a lawyer who specializes in these things, to look out for your best interests. Keep in mind that the other guys insurance wants to give you as little money as possible - that is their job. So, I am glad you've hired one. Especially if the owner is blowing off the seriousness of the injury.

I would do exactly what the lawyer tells you to do. In most cases, this involves not communicating directly with the other parties and waiting as long as possible to settle. In the beginning you really can't tell what kind of treatment you will need or the long term effects.

I just want my expenses covered and I am not looking to profit from this.

Lawsuits have a bad rap, but in some cases I believe it's the right thing to do, to go after someone for negligence and to get your payment for pain and suffering and maybe teach them a lesson in the process. You might have to endure discomfort and pain and lessened athletic ability for years to come. What is that worth to you? That is not frivolous. It is not about "profiting" from the lawsuit, it's about compensating you for current and future pain, your loss of enjoyment of life etc.

[arielmoon]

There are some situations where it is good to be working with a lawyer who specializes in these things, to look out for your best interests. Keep in mind that the other guys insurance wants to give you as little money as possible - that is their job. So, I am glad you've hired one. Especially if the owner is blowing off the seriousness of the injury.

I would do exactly what the lawyer tells you to do. In most cases, this involves not communicating directly with the other parties and waiting as long as possible to settle. In the beginning you really can't tell what kind of treatment you will need or the long term effects.


Lawsuits have a bad rap, but in some cases I believe it's the right thing to do, to go after someone for negligence and to get your payment for pain and suffering and maybe teach them a lesson in the process. You might have to endure discomfort and pain and lessened athletic ability for years to come. What is that worth to you? That is not frivolous.

Great advice- thank you!

One of things that sold me on my attorney is that he is a very active cyclist too.

[jobob]

Gahhh - what an awful experience! I hope you heal up soon, and completely, and get your life back.

[maillotpois]

Great to hear from you. What a dreadful thing to be going through. I hope the settlement and your recovery both go well.

[mtbdarby]

Glad to hear you're making progress both physically and legally.

Slightly off topic, I was out riding on a paved trail and saw a loose dog running with his owner. As I slowed down he grabbed the dog - it was the president of our bike club

[OakLeaf]

Hang in there kiddo. I'm glad you seem to be able to get around a bit and you're healing pretty quickly. +1 on not settling until you know as much as it's possible to, what the future holds.

Sending my thoughts for a quick and FULL recovery.

[arielmoon]

I had another x-ray yesterday and the bones are healing very well. I am allowed to "walk" on the crutches for a week. Next week I get to put weight on the left leg and try one crutch or a cane. I can also start driving, swimming (my idea) and PT.

Doctor is a hoot and told my BF that it would be about a year before I can do housework and two years before I can do barn chores. hee hee!

[bmccasland]

One of things that sold me on my attorney is that he is a very active cyclist too.

Is that one of the boxes to check when searching for an attorney.... "um, excuse me, do you ride a bike? What is your favorite brand of cycling shorts?"

Doctor is a hoot and told my BF that it would be about a year before I can do housework and two years before I can do barn chores. hee hee!

We wouldn't want you to heal to quickly now would we???

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Maybe the dog and the owner will be put on a leash.

[Selkie]

Your doctor sounds like a keeper!

Hope you continue to heal quickly. Sending you lots of good karma!!

[Fujichants]

Doctor is a hoot and told my BF that it would be about a year before I can do housework and two years before I can do barn chores. hee hee!

Barn chores - do you have horses?

Get well soon! What a crappy situation, I hope everything gets paid for (also future medical bills).

And that thing is still stuck in your sinus cavity?

[invsblwmn]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE think about your potential future bills. I got hit by a car in September of 2007. Just had to have another surgery about 3 weeks ago to my left knee. Medical bills, treatments, medications all get real expensive. I am so glad I have an attorney. He has helped to keep the bill collectors at bay for all of the treatments that still haven't been paid by the insurance company... long story...litigation, blah, blah, blah...anyway, it is NOT about the money. It IS about your health and needed medical treatment. Prepare for the worst. Get a good attorney. If you get a settlement, put it away until you are fully healed in an interest bearing account. Take care of you. Wishing you the best. Dawn