Jared Baggen
Thanks for all the great responses! Didn't expect so much positivity and
helpful advice!
On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM, eric aldinger wrote:
> 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
>> Berkshire Ginsberg, LLC
>> Attorneys At Law
>> 1216 SE Belmont St.
>> Portland, OR 97214
>> (503) 542-3000
>> Fax (503) 233-6874
>> markjginsberg@yahoo.com
>> mark@berkshireginsberglaw.com
>> www.berkshireginsberglaw.com
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *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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