Update on my recovery.

[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.