eric aldinger

Try to keep positive by spending extra time with supportive friends. It
will help you recover faster and help you move through the red tape with a
bit more grace.

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM, Mark J. Ginsberg
wrote:

> ok, this, unfortunately is a time of year, where lots of us are cycling
> and some of us get hit.
>
> Jared, I am an attorney, I represent cyclists, I am an OBRA racer and a
> bicycle geek.
>
> In your fact pattern, you may need to testify in the criminal case against
> the driver.
>
> You have several options as to what you can do about you and your bicycle.
> Driving a car with no insurance may mean there is no insurance to cover
> the driver, or it may not.
> If you have a case, even though you were cycling, you have portions of
> your car isnurance that will cover you. Your car medical called PIP, and
> your car Uninsured Motorist will both offer coverage.
>
> If you have renters or homeowners insurance those may cover your expensive
> bike.
>
> If you have health insurance that may also cover your medical expenses.
>
> give a call or contact me directly via email and I am happy to talk.
>
> Mark
>
> Mark J. Ginsberg
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> Attorneys At Law
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> ------------------------------
> *From:* David Hart
> *To:* Scott Jones ; "" <
> obra@list.obra.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:49 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [OBRA Chat] Hit and Run Advice
>
> If he doesn't have insurance, your attorney will just go after your own
> policy coverage (uninsured motorist). You might get a judgement against the
> driver but it sounds like you will just get in line with all the other
> victims. You won't get anything out of him personally. Just hope the system
> can deal with him.
>
> good luck
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 2:41 PM, Scott Jones wrote:
>
> Contact and attorney.....IMMEDIATELY!
>
> There are a bunch of really good ones on the list, so some of them will
> probably reply, but I'm guessing that this guy has something worth value.
> No license and no insurance doesn't mean you won't get anything, just means
> you need to get professional advice.
>
> Hope you heal quickly.
>
> -Scott
>
>
> On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Jared wrote:
>
> Hi OBRA,
>
> I got hit by a car this morning pretty bad. I think I'm ok, but landed on
> my shoulder and head and will be getting checked out. My bike got pretty
> wrecked.
>
> Unfortunately the guy ran (after hitting another car), but the cops found
> him. No license, no insurance. The officer I spoke with said I'll have to
> testify in court, but to not expect any financial compensation.
> Unfortunately my bike was both expensive and my sole means of
> transportation.
>
> Has anybody gone through something similar? Any advice?
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Jared
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