My life is over

[Ulfwald]

Ok, so you dove into the swimming pool and got busted up. I did the same thing years ago, but i got luck and did not break my neck, just a concusion and bit through my tongue. I agree with the assesment that some one heard said DRIVING when it should be DIVING. Someone is not paying attention. Keep us updated on what the lawyer says.

 

[JackHomer]

I am just mostly a lurker here at ATOT, but i feel compelled to post. Everyone here has given excellent advice, and don't worry man you have made it this far, you are definetly gonna make it through this. If you are down listen to some good music, that always cheers me up!

 

[Fingers]

What insurance company is it? I will surly keep my buissness from a company like that. They don't need to see another cent. You should post your story to the news and to every forum you can think of. Companies like that don't need to be in buissness.

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: Ulfwald
Ok, so you dove into the swimming pool and got busted up. I did the same thing years ago, but i got luck and did not break my neck, just a concusion and bit through my tongue. I agree with the assesment that some one heard said DRIVING when it should be DIVING. Someone is not paying attention. Keep us updated on what the lawyer says.

He shouldn't even need a lawyer. This is just a mixup, it happens. I'm betting a call to them explaining how they messed up will fix it. Since you already called a lawyer, I'm shocked he hasn't said the same thing.

 

[Ulfwald]

But an insurance company hates to spend money. If they can subrogate and get back even some of what they put into his care, they will go for it.

 

[everman]

Wow I can't even imagine. I'd probably contact the media (using my lawyer) if an insurance company tried to pull something like that.
Good luck in college, and merry christmas

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: KLin
If I were you, I would do what people suggested here. Contact the local Tv stations and ask them if they want your story. I would make filing for bankruptcy the very last resort though, depending on what the lawyers advise you to do. I hope everything works out for you .

I agree, your profile says Southern New Jersey, so I guess that would mean KYW, WPVI, NBC10, right? I would contact one or all the news channels, if it is reported on the company (Care you say which?) will probably back down over the negative press.

Good luck and God Bless. :heart:

 

[Stark]

wow. your posts are about 1000x better than the majority of the nefs on ATOT and you do it with a trackball...

I nominate you for Elite just for your mad finger skills!

 

[MrDingleDangle]

I hope you the best of luck. I work on Spinal Cord Injury Researh at UCLA, under the christopher reeves foundation, and its so amazing to me how strong people can be even in horrible circumstances. Please dont give up the fight.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: crab

As for cliffs notes, I typed this on an on-screen keyboard with a trackball?That?s what you?re gettin

you are awesome dude
hang in there

 

[yourdeardaniel]

good luck and god bless you

 

[datalink7]

Originally posted by: crab

Ahh...I might've left that out, my apologized. I dove into a swimming pool at a friends house.

Why did you do that, if I might ask?

edit: Doh, I'm an idiot. I read drove instead of dove. I've been sitting here wondering how you drove a car into a swimming pool.

 

[zoiks]

My prayers are with you.

 

[SuperTool]

Can't you get SSI/Medicare or something? I thought if you are disabled you can get that one.

 

[Blieb]

I worked for a quad my first year at college. It really opened my eyes to the things that you have to go through on a daily basis.

Just keep focused and don't let them force you into anything! You really can't lose here, they're in the wrong and it will just take time to iron things out.

Best of luck....

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

If insurance gives too much trouble, get the media involved, seroiusly.

Contact some newspapers nearby, some tv stations, etc.

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

What a tragedy it is that some fatbrained paper pusher has such a power to wield. Hope you can find a good lawyer to smooth this all out, sue for extra, get all you can, seriously.

 

[episodic]

Another case for government healthcare.

Props to you guy - hope your lawyers can help.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Sh!t man.. there are times when I think I've got problems.. I guess its all realative.

Be strong, I'm sure you have the upper hand in this at the end of the day.

 

[Colt45]

good luck with everything buddy.

keep fighting.

 

[crab]

Thanks for the words everyone. I spoke with a lawyer (who ironically, I met while in rehab as his 8yr old daughter had broken her neck too).

Few things:

Don't sign anything.
Don't pay anything but the premium.

It's my parent's problem ultimately (not that I'm dumping it on them, I'm fighting this)
My lawyer should have notified the ins. co. of the settlement. It's malpractice if he didn't. He can be sued if that's the case.
If he did, it's the ins. co.'s problem. I'd be in the clear.
Statue of limitations. Could be too late for them.
They can't get a dollar from me, unless they sue me, which is unlikely. I dont have a lump sum in the bank, the homeowner's ins owns the settlement. I own $1k a month. Its not worth it for them to go after me, nor is it to go after a HUGE insurance company for whatevers left.

Just a few quick ideas he ran by me. He's putting me in touch with someone better qualified, as he's a criminal lawyer in Orlando, FL.

Of course, you'll all be updated as things progress.

 

[NFS4]

Dude, that is just unbelievable I hope everything works out for you. Contact the media!! These guys don't like the spotlight

 

[AreaCode707]

*HUGS* Tough stuff, Cory, but you'll get the better of them.

 

[IEC]

Damn.

Here -

 

[Jejunum]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Dude, that is just unbelievable I hope everything works out for you. Contact the media!! These guys don't like the spotlight

mmm, i think this is a great idea!

best of luck.