Okay, I'm about to go postal on any cager I meet! - Page 3

twowheeladdict · 01-19-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dyetube

Good idea about waiting to see if there is personal injury. I really doubt it but best to be careful.

When I settled my claim back in the 80s they handled the motorcycle and the injury separately. I was able to close out the motorcycle claim without closing out the injury claim. Of course you have to watch what you are signing. Don't know if they do that these days or not. Since you will be dealing with the other guys insurance, you might want to ask your insurance agent some questions.

**glwilson** · 01-19-2012, 02:08 PM

Get really loud pipes

Wear blaze orange shirts

Get a headlight/taillight modulator

According to some that will solve your problem!

Seriously though, really sorry to hear about your luck. I had a car like that. Funny thing is... It was an orange '70 Rally Nova which should have been easily seen!

Monkeyman · 01-19-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Get really loud pipes

Wear blaze orange shirts

Get a ... taillight modulator

According to some that will solve your problem!

That stuff certainly couldn't hurt. Might help with an accident claim, too. "Hey, Mr Insurance person. What else could a reasonable person do to make himself more visable?"

dyetube · 01-20-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

That stuff certainly couldn't hurt. Might help with an accident claim, too. "Hey, Mr Insurance person. What else could a reasonable person do to make himself more visable?"

Maybe I should wear a clown suit? lol...

cactusjack · 01-20-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dyetube

Maybe I should wear a clown suit? lol...

Get yourself a leather riding suit like this-

...thank you, thank you very much!

Loafer · 01-20-2012, 12:10 PM

That would do it for the Blue Hairs, now how about the rest of them?

waterman · 01-20-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I had a car like that. Funny thing is... It was an orange '70 Rally Nova which should have been easily seen!

There's your problem Greg. They were attracked to it just like the moth and a light bulb.

dyetube · 01-20-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

That stuff certainly couldn't hurt. Might help with an accident claim, too. "Hey, Mr Insurance person. What else could a reasonable person do to make himself more visable?"

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Get yourself a leather riding suit like this-

...thank you, thank you very much!

Elvis has left the building... lol!

dyetube · 01-20-2012, 03:03 PM

I guess they say bad things come in three's Two motorcycle accidents in a month so what could be next? Company told me yesterday they had to downsize and today's my last day :( Back on the job hunt again... Hopefully all the bad stuff is over and done with!

cactusjack · 01-20-2012, 03:26 PM

That was very big of them to give you a whole 24 hours notice. I'm sure someone woke up Thursday morning and decided that tomorrow is the day to lay people off. Incredible. Employers complain they can't find good employees, and then they treat them like this.

Good luck with your job search.

Old Crow · 01-20-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by twowheeladdict

When I settled my claim back in the 80s they handled the motorcycle and the injury separately. I was able to close out the motorcycle claim without closing out the injury claim.

Same thing after my accident 18 months ago. Settled the bike claim a few days after I got out of the hospital but didn't close the PI claim for almost 3 months. Progressive couldn't have been better to work with.

The PI rider in the bike insurance is the best bargain I've had in a long time. I've got a $3K out of pocket cap on my medical insurance, and the PI paid that plus some lost income and other incidentals. I had almost $110K in medical and my total out of pocket tnded up being the $400 deductable on the PI.

blowndodge · 01-20-2012, 05:24 PM

frankly I think Scott looks better in this leather outfit

dyetube · 01-20-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

frankly I think Scott looks better in this leather outfit

Isn't this one of the munchinks from the wizard of oz?? lol

**markclark57** · 01-20-2012, 06:42 PM

dyetube, Sorry about your job. Lawyer up if you've been hurt. I'm not saying get greedy or dis-honest, just that things (especially medical costs) can change fast. If you accept a quick closing settlement you're done.

Patricia and my accident was September 5, 2010. There were a couple of "up front" settlements that took care of the bikes and some of the medical. The rest of the case (including loss of my career) won't even get a court date until December 2012. At this point Patricia and I both have recurring debilitating pain due to the accident. I'm doing well to put in 10 hours of what I used to call work in a week. The rest of the time is what it takes to recover from the pain. (Oxycodone & Tequila help if I stay still) Doctors and Physical therapy got almost all of what we received so far and we're not done yet. We down sized and moved to Phoenix to make things work, but before the accident I wasn't thinking of retirement at 53. The lawyer is willing to work on percentage so won't get paid until there is a settlement.

01-19-2012, 02:08 PM	#32
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Get really loud pipes Wear blaze orange shirts Get a headlight/taillight modulator According to some that will solve your problem! Seriously though, really sorry to hear about your luck. I had a car like that. Funny thing is... It was an orange '70 Rally Nova which should have been easily seen! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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01-20-2012, 03:03 PM	#39
dyetube Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 213	I guess they say bad things come in three's Two motorcycle accidents in a month so what could be next? Company told me yesterday they had to downsize and today's my last day :( Back on the job hunt again... Hopefully all the bad stuff is over and done with! __________________ 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500FI All stock Sena SMH10 Bluetooth
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	That was very big of them to give you a whole 24 hours notice. I'm sure someone woke up Thursday morning and decided that tomorrow is the day to lay people off. Incredible. Employers complain they can't find good employees, and then they treat them like this. Good luck with your job search. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	frankly I think Scott looks better in this leather outfit __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-20-2012, 06:42 PM	#44
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	dyetube, Sorry about your job. Lawyer up if you've been hurt. I'm not saying get greedy or dis-honest, just that things (especially medical costs) can change fast. If you accept a quick closing settlement you're done. Patricia and my accident was September 5, 2010. There were a couple of "up front" settlements that took care of the bikes and some of the medical. The rest of the case (including loss of my career) won't even get a court date until December 2012. At this point Patricia and I both have recurring debilitating pain due to the accident. I'm doing well to put in 10 hours of what I used to call work in a week. The rest of the time is what it takes to recover from the pain. (Oxycodone & Tequila help if I stay still) Doctors and Physical therapy got almost all of what we received so far and we're not done yet. We down sized and moved to Phoenix to make things work, but before the accident I wasn't thinking of retirement at 53. The lawyer is willing to work on percentage so won't get paid until there is a settlement. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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