I had a crash...a big one!

[Sandy]

Good news on the charges but have to agree with Garth on the legal system here being pussies. Great news on your hip and healing in general. It also shows of how attitude and determination helps with the healing process ....really proud of you buddy.

[bobgroger]

Thought I would provide an update.

Doesn't BC have an absurdly low limit on damages from an accident? In the US they would be looking for the limit on your insurance, your house, your future income, and your first born. However, in Washington state you are only required to have 25k in coverage.

[trevor]

Doesn't BC have an absurdly low limit on damages from an accident? In the US they would be looking for the limit on your insurance, your house, your future income, and your first born. However, in Washington state you are only required to have 25k in coverage.

The guy who hit me will not be held financially responsible. Our Provincial insurance, ICBC will pay me out for "pain and suffering" and any lost wages. And they have paid for all my health care appointments, including mileage, any care aids for my home etc..fwiw our min liability is $200,000 here...I always carry min of 2 million on all my vehicles.
I have no clue what kind of money I will get..but my lawyer said "we are preparing your case to go to court, so we will only settle for court like money"...

Good news on the charges but have to agree with Garth on the legal system here being pussies. Great news on your hip and healing in general. It also shows of how attitude and determination helps with the healing process ....really proud of you buddy.

Thanks Sandy.

" Undue Care and Attention " ? ..... Man ! Our legal system can be pussies ..... Last I heard that was six points and a fine ..... As far as I'm concerned, blowing a stop sign and nobody hurt is " Undue Care And Attention " ..... Somebody gets hurt and it should be " Dangerous Driving " .....

I hear ya Garth...the crown council woman said "I know it doesn't seam fair but that's the system"...I really don't have a problem with it...we all make mistakes...I told her I'm just bitter because he lied...if he had taken ownership from day one and had not made me prove that he ran the sign I know mentally I would have felt better..and maybe wouldn't be so eager to read my impact statement. btw they are seeking a $750 fine...he will be given 6 points on his license. That charge will make his insurance go up big time too.

Hey Trevor, thanks for the update. That fact that you have come this far in recovery / rehab is inspirational and a testament to your strong will.

Thanks Glenn...

Great news on him finally taking some responsibility and hopefully things work out for you

Yes, finally. But I'm sure it's only because I have video...lol...cheers

Good news

Without due care surely

Lol..

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Glad you're doing well, Trevor. The driver's consequences seem like a slap on the wrist for nearly killing a person, intentional or not.

[trevor]

Glad you're doing well, Trevor. The driver's consequences seem like a slap on the wrist for nearly killing a person, intentional or not.

Thanks Rich...yes, I agree..slap on the wrist for sure. I am looking forward to telling him what he did to my life though...so there's that...lol

[Eli69]

Dude I'm glad you're doing well. I often think of the stories on the gsr when I'm riding. Keeps me alert.

[Rob S.]

If it were this country, and you had a good lawyer, I think you'd be looking at least at a few million (US) dollars. Pain and suffering, loss of the uses of a farther, husband, income lost, etc.

[trevor]

If it were this country, and you had a good lawyer, I think you'd be looking at least at a few million (US) dollars. Pain and suffering, loss of the uses of a farther, husband, income lost, etc.

lol...I wish...

[storm 64]

In Youngstown, if you paid tribute to a good fellow he'd get the justice he deserves...

[Rob S.]

And the lawyers fight so hard for you because they get 1/3 right off the top. $10,000,000 award, 6.6 mil to injured party, 3.3 mil to lawyers. And it rarely goes to trial. Insurance company negotiates more than you'd wish for just to avoid going to the trouble, time and risk of a trial.

[bccap]

If it were this country, and you had a good lawyer, I think you'd be looking at least at a few million (US) dollars. Pain and suffering, loss of the uses of a farther, husband, income lost, etc.

You guys are kind of overkill one way and we are definitely overkill the other way . I found out for myself how we work in a medical situation .... The Supreme Court has capped " pain and suffering " at $350,000 and that is for the absolute worst of cases... Like a doctor showing up drunk and lopping off both your arms and legs while he's doing a tonsillectomy ...... And punitive damages are almost impossible to get here due to the high standard requiring proof of intent ..... No intent, no punitive damages ..... Negligence doesn't cut it ..... Trevor will get some money but he won't be retiring on it .....

[trevor]

You guys are kind of overkill one way and we are definitely overkill the other way . I found out for myself how we work in a medical situation .... The Supreme Court has capped " pain and suffering " at $350,000 and that is for the absolute worst of cases... Like a doctor showing up drunk and lopping off both your arms and legs while he's doing a tonsillectomy ...... And punitive damages are almost impossible to get here due to the high standard requiring proof of intent ..... No intent, no punitive damages ..... Negligence doesn't cut it ..... Trevor will get some money but he won't be retiring on it .....

I won't retire on it for sure.. It should make a difference to my family though, and that's all I care about. My lawyer is a family friend and he's a Pitbull for sure. He is only taking 17% of what I get. Happy about that.

[Baatfam]

If it were this country, and you had a good lawyer, I think you'd be looking at least at a few million (US) dollars. Pain and suffering, loss of the uses of a farther, husband, income lost, etc.

We wish...

Our daughter was in a car accident, passenger, not her fault, NY state, a few years ago.

Broken pelvis, among other injuries. Multiple screws and such. No chance of birthing a child. Months of therapy and assistance. Two years before back at a real job.

Her check, with good lawyers? $66,XXX.

To be fair, because it was in NY, all her medical costs were covered, and all future medical bills, related to the accident, are covered for life.

[Nessism]

If it were this country, and you had a good lawyer, I think you'd be looking at least at a few million (US) dollars. Pain and suffering, loss of the uses of a farther, husband, income lost, etc.

The only way to get "...at least a few million" is if the person who caused the injury was rich, or if they had a really good insurance policy. Most people take the state required minimum policy, which ain't $hit. And you can't sue someone and take their home away, there are laws against that.

When the left turner got me in 2006 I got all of $5000 buck. Just enough to cover my out of pocket costs. Fast forward to today and my RH knee is a mess and I can't even walk for fitness anymore. It's frustrating.

[hank2]

The only way to get "...at least a few million" is if the person who caused the injury was rich, or if they had a really good insurance policy. Most people take the state required minimum policy, which ain't $hit. And you can't sue someone and take their home away, there are laws against that.

When the left turner got me in 2006 I got all of $5000 buck. Just enough to cover my out of pocket costs. Fast forward to today and my RH knee is a mess and I can't even walk for fitness anymore. It's frustrating.

That seems very accurate. I have known of a few people on both sides of the fault blame who sued or were sued. If the at fault had little or had real junk insurance there is essentially nothing. Although judgements never expire, I have seen people who keep everything they own in someone else's name. I don't think that social security or disability can be taken, but not sure about that. In many areas of Pa., you would fortunate to be hit by someone who has any sort of car insurance. Even though a very low level of liability insurance is required. I've read of estimates of 50% uninsured driver levels in Phila. If you have the Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage you have to sue your insurance carrier to get it at your expense.

I have a friend who suffered terrible injuries from an auto accident 7 or 8 years ago. Although it was sort of a "he said-she said" deal, he had the upper edge. He nearly starved due to not being able to work any longer as a self employed person. He eventually got a settlement after 6 years of less than $20k and can scarcely walk today. The worst case scenario where both he and other party had the same insurance carrier. "Deny until they die".