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HOLY CRAP, I want my bike back!!!!!

Started by Clickjack, July 21, 2009, 03:28:01 PM

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Clickjack

July 21, 2009, 03:28:01 PM
I had a crash on May 30th.  I've been largely out of works since (I've been able to work about 1 shift a week for the last couple weeks), with a Knee injury.  You know being broke sucks, trying to figure out what I'm going to be capable of is strange and depressing.   But what's killing me worse then all of it.  It's like 100 and something every freaking day with bright blue skys and I'm stuck riding a in my broke down old pick up with no A/C, and a busted water pump/intake.

A friend and I had planned to take a long bike trip this summer.  But 7 or 8 weeks later I'm still waiting on an estimate for repairs.  The other guys insurance is still "investigating"  and I'm trying to decide if I should get a lawyer. 

HOLY CRAP I WANT MY BIKE BACK!!!!

Just wanted to vent.
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Triple J

#1
July 21, 2009, 03:34:58 PM
Quote from: Clickjack on July 21, 2009, 03:28:01 PM
The other guys insurance is still "investigating"  and I'm trying to decide if I should get a lawyer. 


Yes

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#2
July 21, 2009, 03:42:25 PM
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

rockaduc

#3
July 21, 2009, 03:44:31 PM
It is always a good idea to lawyer up in the event of an accident.  They can get things done that mere mortals cannot.

  But 7 or 8 weeks later I'm still waiting on an estimate for repairs.  What the hell are you waiting for?!?!?!?!? Get a lawyer to get everyone off their arses!!!!


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#4
July 21, 2009, 04:02:13 PM
i feel your pain, bud.  My bike has been out of commission since May 29.  For something I thought was pretty minor.

/sigh


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Statler

#5
July 21, 2009, 04:30:48 PM
knee injury from the accident?    lawyer up asap.  Like yesterday.
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pigmy

#6
July 21, 2009, 04:42:17 PM
gday jack,sounds like your work is suffering,mortgage payments,bills,social life,hobbies,sanity and it even must be affecting your sex life.

all these things im sure a lawyer would want to know about. ;) get well buddy.

ducpainter

#7
July 21, 2009, 05:48:36 PM
get a lawyer.
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pitbull03

#8
July 21, 2009, 06:24:03 PM
Lawyers are the scummiest, most evil people on the planet; to include Al Qaeda and Oprah.

That being said, they're the only ones who can help you navigate our legal system and ultimately make sure you get yours.

Call a freakin lawyer already.
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Statler

#9
July 21, 2009, 06:31:26 PM
I love being compared to a terrorist because of an extra couple years of school.    :-*

;)
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Spidey

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July 21, 2009, 06:35:57 PM Last Edit: July 21, 2009, 06:39:31 PM by Spidey
Sorry to hear about the accident and the subsequent shittiness. That sucks.
 
Lemme add to the fray--  If you are injured or have missed any work from the accident, get a lawyer.  Even if you don't like lawyers or lawsuits, get one.  If it's just property damage (limited to your bike), a lawyer might not be cost effective unless the other party's insurance company refuses to pay.  Depending on the state in which you live, you *probably* have up to a year (or more) after the accident to decide whether to sue.  That said, don't wait.  There's a lot of information you wouldn't think of that a lawyer will tell you to gather/preserve immediately.

A consultation with a lawyer should be free.  They might not even need to file a lawsuit, but can deal directly with the insurer.  Often, having a lawyer negotiate with the insurance company and/or the insurance company's in-house lawyers will net you a much larger recovery than if you try to go at it alone.  Ask around about someone who does personal injury law, and who people have worked with before.  Don't just get some guy out of the phone book.

So you know going in, typical lawyers' fees are 33% of the recovery if it settles before trial or 40% if they have to try the case.  You'll also be responsible for any hard costs on top of that, but those are generally fronted by the lawyer and come out of any recovery.  If someone asks you for a retainer or any money up front, walk away immediately.

G'luck.   [thumbsup]

P.S.  Statler's a turr-ist cuz he's all edge-jew-muh-kate-ed.  He's the most tur-risty of turr-ists.   [laugh]
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#11
July 21, 2009, 06:38:37 PM
Quote from: pitbull03 on July 21, 2009, 06:24:03 PM
Lawyers are the scummiest, most evil people on the planet; to include Al Qaeda and Oprah.

Quote from: Statler on July 21, 2009, 06:31:26 PM
I love being compared to a terrorist because of an extra couple years of school.    :-*

;)

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pitbull03

#12
July 21, 2009, 06:41:37 PM
Quote from: Statler on July 21, 2009, 06:31:26 PM
I love being compared to a terrorist because of an extra couple years of school.    :-*

;)

Terrorists have a moral compass, even if it swings south when it should point north.

Lawyers sold their compass a long time ago. ;D
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red baron

#13
July 21, 2009, 07:01:46 PM
Quote from: pitbull03 on July 21, 2009, 06:41:37 PM
Lawyers sold their compass a long time ago. ;D


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ToyDragon

#14
July 21, 2009, 07:07:47 PM
Aww I feel your pain.  I'm pretty much in the same predicament minus the injury (went through that last year).  Here's to hoping we're back on the street soon!!!

And like everyone else said, in this situation a lawyer is your best friend!  Get one!
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