Why? we live in a litigious society. While I chalk it to "accidents happen" they should be liable for the injury caused by their actions. I don't see anyone saying he should sue for a million bucks, but to get the damages, medical, lost wages and a bit for the good old Pain & Suffering isn't out of line.

After all, this isn't like the lady that spilt hot coffee on herself.. Dan did nothing to contribute to the accident (besides ride a bike).

Sorry to here that about your friend i love bikes but i will never buy 1 too bloody dangerous and too many idiots on the road
years ago i got rammed in the rear "of the car" lol from a 2 tonne truck going 65 kmh severe whiplash neck pains etc i got 15 k and should of gotten more
insurance pays thats what there there for imo id claim

what do you mean?

Looks like Friday he goes for surgery at a hospital 2hrs away

I think I meet him at oc car show last year when you had the blue 69 there.. That just sucks..

Sorry to hear about that! Glad he is okay.


I am with Charley on lawsuits. I understand getting medical and damages paid for, lost wages ect. That is without a doubt deserved. I think its just we see all these crazy lawsuits these days with enormous settlements that you got to feel for the people on the other end who may have just made a mistake.

Tim

Thank God your buddie's OK. He'll get his bike, lost wages, medical, etc. However, sueing a municipality is nearly impossible. Most lawyers will run from those type lawsuits. Nature of the beast unfortunately. Not a lawyer but I know more than the average bear. Good luck to your friend.

I am sure he will get things taken care of but I agree on the sueing of a municipality.

Thanks for your concerns

Tell him I asked about him Jason and I hope all goes well with the surgery. We had a great time cutting up with him on the power tour and I really hate this happened. :thumbsup:

"I smell a lawsuit.. :yes: "


Just because we live in a litigious society doesn't make it right. I'm sure the public entity will cover the costs without being sued. Yes it sucks that the football was thrown in the street but this is not like some uninsured crackhead rearending your car. These were firemen throwing a football..

I understand , lets just hope he gets everything taken care of that needs to be .

4.6 is waiting to be sitting in its permanant home , it takes 2 to do this so i hope he recovers quickly