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elfuq · 05-26-2004, 07:51 AM

7 weeks ago, I was crossing the street in San Francisco, on a crosswalk, with a walk sign. Was early in the morning and I was rushing to get home for a work conference call. Some gentleman was turning left, didnt see me because of oncoming traffic, and drove straight into me. I was knocked over, hit my head, and am fairly fuzzy about the facts for a few minutes. I know that I came to on the sidewalk being helped by the SFPD, and they were talking to the driver. He was not cited.

Being confused and all, I turned down the offer of a ambulance - had to get home for my call - so after giving the cops my information, went upstairs and did the call. After the call (apparantly I was coherent) I realized that I could not stand on my left leg and one of my teeth had been broken. I took a taxi to the hospital.

Ten hours in the ER later it's determined that I have torn ligaments in my left knee and will require surgery to repair them, but only after three months of physical therapy to get strong enough for the surgery. Right now I'm gimping around SF in a leg brace and with a cane.

I had just started a new job, and was not yet covered by health insurance. The guy who hit me had good insurance. My medical bills are going to top $20,000 after the surgery, rehab and everything.

Yes I've got a lawyer involved! Hell, yes! There's no way I'm going to negotiate with the insurance company myself when I'm dealing with rehab, a new job andother stresses, and unless I get a good settlement, then these medical bills will bankrupt me.

Personal injury cases are not always wrong. Believe me.

<I>edited for spelling</i>

05-26-2004, 07:51 AM	#26 (permalink)
elfuq Insane Location: San Francisco	7 weeks ago, I was crossing the street in San Francisco, on a crosswalk, with a walk sign. Was early in the morning and I was rushing to get home for a work conference call. Some gentleman was turning left, didnt see me because of oncoming traffic, and drove straight into me. I was knocked over, hit my head, and am fairly fuzzy about the facts for a few minutes. I know that I came to on the sidewalk being helped by the SFPD, and they were talking to the driver. He was not cited. Being confused and all, I turned down the offer of a ambulance - had to get home for my call - so after giving the cops my information, went upstairs and did the call. After the call (apparantly I was coherent) I realized that I could not stand on my left leg and one of my teeth had been broken. I took a taxi to the hospital. Ten hours in the ER later it's determined that I have torn ligaments in my left knee and will require surgery to repair them, but only after three months of physical therapy to get strong enough for the surgery. Right now I'm gimping around SF in a leg brace and with a cane. I had just started a new job, and was not yet covered by health insurance. The guy who hit me had good insurance. My medical bills are going to top $20,000 after the surgery, rehab and everything. Yes I've got a lawyer involved! Hell, yes! There's no way I'm going to negotiate with the insurance company myself when I'm dealing with rehab, a new job andother stresses, and unless I get a good settlement, then these medical bills will bankrupt me. Personal injury cases are not always wrong. Believe me. <I>edited for spelling</i> Last edited by elfuq; 05-26-2004 at 08:56 AM..