Bad news!
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 963
Likes: 145
From: Displaced hillbilly
Bad news!
wellI got the estimate from the dealer to repair my FXDC from the wreck a couple of weeks ago, around $13000!!!
Needless to say the insurance company is going to total it for sure. I barely got 2 months out of that bike (just got it in Feb.)
Now I don't know what I'm going to do? My brother says I will eventually get some type of settlement from the accident for "pain & suffering", but how long will that be and what kinda money are we talking here?
I figured at some point down the road I might add a Street Glide and then really trick out my Dyna. Maybe I should take the money and just get the Street Glide now, and then later on get another scoot to trick out?
I'm ready to start pulling my hair out!!
Needless to say the insurance company is going to total it for sure. I barely got 2 months out of that bike (just got it in Feb.)
Now I don't know what I'm going to do? My brother says I will eventually get some type of settlement from the accident for "pain & suffering", but how long will that be and what kinda money are we talking here?
I figured at some point down the road I might add a Street Glide and then really trick out my Dyna. Maybe I should take the money and just get the Street Glide now, and then later on get another scoot to trick out?
I'm ready to start pulling my hair out!!
Banned
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Bad news!
i can understand you being freaked out and wanting to go with a glide,, but my thoughts are you need to get back on a scoot asap..
good luck and hope that pay off comes through real quick for you
pete
good luck and hope that pay off comes through real quick for you
pete
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 931
Likes: 3
From: England
RE: Bad news!
Wow that sucks - I am really sorry mate. My advice, forwhat its worthis to sit down and write down the pros and cons of each decision and take it from there. Don't make a hasty decision that you might regret later.
Have you seen an injuries claim lawyer to see what your chances are of a uninsured loss and pain and suffering claim. I don't understand how insurance in the U.S. works but from what I am reading on the forum we, on the most part, have it much better here in Europe.
Have you seen an injuries claim lawyer to see what your chances are of a uninsured loss and pain and suffering claim. I don't understand how insurance in the U.S. works but from what I am reading on the forum we, on the most part, have it much better here in Europe.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,586
Likes: 1
From: Clinton, Ohio
RE: Bad news!
Damn!! What's important is that you are in one piece. Take your time and use the money to get what you want. Nothing wrong with Street Glide. Just be sure to take care of business and get everything you need before doing anything.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 883
Likes: 0
From:
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 2
From: San Antonio, Texas
RE: Bad news!
ORIGINAL: bikerdog134
i hate to tell you a settelment could take a couple years talk to a good lawyer
i hate to tell you a settelment could take a couple years talk to a good lawyer
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,759
Likes: 1
From: Republic of Texas
RE: Bad news!
ORIGINAL: pingman68
Now I don't know what I'm going to do? My brother says I will eventually get some type of settlement from the accident for "pain & suffering", but how long will that be and what kinda money are we talking here?
Now I don't know what I'm going to do? My brother says I will eventually get some type of settlement from the accident for "pain & suffering", but how long will that be and what kinda money are we talking here?
I'm wrapping up the legal process after a bad car wreck for which the other driver was at fault. In my case, I have had chiropractic treatments three times a week since March 1st and have been to daily physical therapy since late April. I started riding again a couple of weeks ago. My lawyer hasn't given me a clue about what to expect or when to expect it. My neighbor works for a major insurance company as an adjuster and told me that typically the insurance company settles for triple the amount of the medical expenses. The lawyer gets his 33%, the medical provider gets paid, and the plaintiff gets the remaining 33%. Dr. visits, x-rays, MRIs, etc really add up fast. Add missed work and any scarring and you might do ok. In my case, I don't want a huge payday. I want my car replaced and my bills covered.
Personally, I loathe lawyers. but in this case, the other insrance company would have rolled over me like a steamroller. Sun Tzu said it best in "The Art of War": The enemy of my enemy is my friend.