I'm free!

[Insidious Von]

A four and a half year ordeal is finally over, the insurance companies all agreed to settle out of court.

The auto collision took place in Feb 2013, the last phase took over a month to complete. They threatened me with court and I didn't blink. I'd seen it all before hammering out collective agreements. I didn't want to file a lawsuit initially, I wanted to go back to work in the Spring of 14. But the drugs that the neurologist put me on suggested that was not a good idea. Someone who's 50+ dealing with PCS runs the risk of stroke with accumulative stress. Who knows, if I hadn't starfished my bed, I may not be around today.

I had an excellent lawyer, a tribute to him.

 

[Aardvark154]

Glad to hear you prevailed.

 

[Insidious Von]

The laws of physics my dear Aardie, the laws of physics. If I had a long thin neck, I would be so merrily typing this.

Grazie.

 

[malata]

salute my brother. Just look ahead and keep the good times rolling

 

[Ceiling Cat]

It is Gambero discrimination, that is what it is.

One way to win with insurance companies is to wait it out, time is money. If they see that the claim is cheaper than fighting it out in court they will settle at the last minute.

 

[bazokajoe]

Just curious,but did you have to pay for your lawyer or does the insurance company pick up the tab? I've never had to file a injury claim from an accident so curious how the claim works. Do they refuse your claim and now you need your own lawyer? You didn't agree on a $$$$ so you got your own lawyer? Was part of the settlement they paid part of the legal bill?

If it's a personal issue and you prefer not to answer,that's fine.

 

[Insidious Von]

Thanks to all, bazokajoe I'll answer your questions after I sign the settlement papers. Better safe than sorry.

I'll take CC out for a langostine dinner - and get him to pay for it.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

I'll take CC out for a langostine dinner - and get him to pay for it.

So what else is new Gambero, you have been pulling the old I forgot my wallet trick since you were a teen.

 

[Insidious Von]

Not much Take Out Cat, if you come over I'll let you use my bide.

I'm going to Italy in May, going to spend time in Fiuggi to recover my health. Then going to Napoli for some fresh langoustines, they're so delicious you can eat them like sushi.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

Von,

Are you such a farmaioli that you do not know it is bidet and not bide. Anyways, I would not use your bidet with that 18 in. dildo glued in the center of it. ( how unsanitary! ) It is none of my business if you are planning to go fungoo in Italy.

In December before you go, I have prepared a Christmas surprise for you. You can take it with you to Italy with a basket of ciabatta sangwiches I will make for you. Even if you are a sempliciotto, always remember :

Non vendere la pelle dell'orso prima di averlo ucciso non dire gatto prima di averlo nel sacco.

 

[Insidious Von]

You wont?

I had Unemployed Man install it just for you. And I wont indulge your kidnap fantasies, I prefer my pussy on my dinner table with a glass of Chianti and some fave beans. Bide...sanguich...fangu, what's the difference?

As Rodney Dangerfield once said: Quando vai al'cinema, parlerai al' schermo. Calmati e salva lo respiro per la sposa gonfiabile.

 

[Insidious Von]

Rodney translation: "What's that? When you go to the movies do you talk back to the screen. Save your breath, you're going to need it for your inflatable date".

 

[Insidious Von]

For those of you, heaven forbid, should have a serious injury and are in need of a lawyer, remember this. If you go a consultation and the lawyer promises you the moon, do what Monty Python did.

 

[VERYBADBOY]

Congrats IV !!!

I feel for you as my family had a similar situation with an insurance company that lasted longer than yours. Had a good lawyer as well, at the beginning, but as the case was drawn out his priorities changed, however in the end we finally won but there is an emotional cost that money and time can't pay off.

VBB

 

[Insidious Von]

I have to ask VBB.

Was it an auto accident? And did the insurance companies go 50/50 on the deductible? With my claim it was clear cut, the collider's policy paid my deductible.

 

[VERYBADBOY]

Check your PM

 

[Galseigin]

Congrats Bud, when in Naples don't forget the pizza!! One of the best pizzas I ever had...They make the real mozzarella with buffalo milk in that area. Also pasta with vongole veraci...

 

[Insidious Von]

VBB, sorry to read about your parents plight. That must have been a real emotional grind for them. Nice to hear that they prevailed on all counts.

Naples, where's that? I hate that mangia cake name.

When I'm in Napoli, I go to the pier to check out the fresh catch. They will fry it up for you on location. With a squeeze of lemon, world famous, it's absolutely delicious. If I have time, I might make a side trip to Benevento - where sambucca was first made.

 

[Insidious Von]

My trail by Job is almost at an end.

On Tuesday I get my settlement papers, as of today I'm no longer under threat of having my driver's license revoked. I got a clean bill of health from the Brain Injury/Alzheimer's Clinic.

I'm writing this to warn others. If you are injured in a car accident, no matter how trivial, hire a paralegal. A doctor's word alone is not enough when dealing with insurance companies. They are not your friends, they are concerned with profits not insuring your coverage. A paralegal will look after your living expenses and see to it that all your obligations are met. Should you need a lawyer, the paralegal will compile the documentation needed to proceed with a claim. Your GP doesn't have access to a paralegal but a neurologist and/or physiotherapist will. Don't let the insurance companies screw you over.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

Gambero,

So now you are on your way back to the old home town, say hello to Lorenzo and Giuseppe for me.