neanderthal
Member
Dallas, Texas.
Hi all.
I was rear ended on my motorcycle a few weeks ago. I was stopped at a controlled left turn, and as soon as the light went green for me to go I was hit. I am somewhat paranoid about getting hit so i'm always watching my mirrors. I didn't see the car until the split second before the impact.
Fortunately, IALWAYS usually wear all the gear; helmet, motorcycle jacket, motorcycle gloves, long pants and closed toe shoes. And I was on the day. I was taken to the ER by the paramedics. X-rays and a CAT scan were done on me. And of course all the usual tests for concussion (being asked your name, birthday, the date, my age, what day is it, do you know where you are, etc, over and over again.) I'm lucky in that there were no broken bones, no gruesome injuries. However, there is a small fracture in my orbital something something. And of course back and neck pain from the whiplash.
I am being treated for that at a medical facility. Progress is slow, there are good days and bad days. Two steps forward, one step back. The facility has already contacted the other party's insurance and they will be taking care of the bill.
I have already missed 3 weeks of work, and i'm unlikely to get back to work for a few more weeks. I don't know what they are doing with my motorcycle, it didn't appear to be severely damaged, but the point where the seat abuts the tank it was askew. Being that the seat essentially sits on the frame, I think that implies the frame is bent.
The other party did stop. They admitted fault. Confessed to having looked at their phone. And estimated they were going about 40mph. (And thank God they have good insurance!) All of this is on the police report. Plus one person who witnessed it. It's pretty cut and dried, and everything points to a speedy resolution of this in my favor. But insurance companies will insurance company. try to avoid paying out when they should be doing their duty.
I expect them to take care of the medical bills, my lost wages, fair value for my bike (or repair it and an adjustment for lost value,) and at that point (I have already submitted the cost of my damaged items of clothing that were cut off me by the paramedics, my helmet, backpack, etc and been reimbursed.) really they will have done right by me, except for that sticky issue of pain and suffering. I am completely ambulatory, didn't lose consciousness, don't appear to have suffered any ill effects outside of my lower back and neck. Outwardly I look completely alright. In reality, i'm fine only as long as I am mostly lying around in bed, sitting with back support. Anytime I am upright for more than a couple of hours the back pain reintroduces itself.
Being that I am not grievously injured what sort of settlement should I be looking at for pain and suffering?
(I've read a few threads here and the consensus seems to be don't rush into a settlement. I'm not. Once they've reimbursed me for the above mentioned items, i really can't complain.)
And, what ever figure they offer, can I counteroffer for a significantly larger sum, being that mywearing all the gear mothers fervent daily prayers prevented them from having an even larger medical bill? What number would you suggest for that?
Thank you for your collective wisdom.
Hi all.
I was rear ended on my motorcycle a few weeks ago. I was stopped at a controlled left turn, and as soon as the light went green for me to go I was hit. I am somewhat paranoid about getting hit so i'm always watching my mirrors. I didn't see the car until the split second before the impact.
Fortunately, I
I am being treated for that at a medical facility. Progress is slow, there are good days and bad days. Two steps forward, one step back. The facility has already contacted the other party's insurance and they will be taking care of the bill.
I have already missed 3 weeks of work, and i'm unlikely to get back to work for a few more weeks. I don't know what they are doing with my motorcycle, it didn't appear to be severely damaged, but the point where the seat abuts the tank it was askew. Being that the seat essentially sits on the frame, I think that implies the frame is bent.
The other party did stop. They admitted fault. Confessed to having looked at their phone. And estimated they were going about 40mph. (And thank God they have good insurance!) All of this is on the police report. Plus one person who witnessed it. It's pretty cut and dried, and everything points to a speedy resolution of this in my favor. But insurance companies will
I expect them to take care of the medical bills, my lost wages, fair value for my bike (or repair it and an adjustment for lost value,) and at that point (I have already submitted the cost of my damaged items of clothing that were cut off me by the paramedics, my helmet, backpack, etc and been reimbursed.) really they will have done right by me, except for that sticky issue of pain and suffering. I am completely ambulatory, didn't lose consciousness, don't appear to have suffered any ill effects outside of my lower back and neck. Outwardly I look completely alright. In reality, i'm fine only as long as I am mostly lying around in bed, sitting with back support. Anytime I am upright for more than a couple of hours the back pain reintroduces itself.
Being that I am not grievously injured what sort of settlement should I be looking at for pain and suffering?
(I've read a few threads here and the consensus seems to be don't rush into a settlement. I'm not. Once they've reimbursed me for the above mentioned items, i really can't complain.)
And, what ever figure they offer, can I counteroffer for a significantly larger sum, being that my
Thank you for your collective wisdom.
