Blog : The Real World

1150 posts
11/4/2022 10:58 am

The Real World

For those who sit and watch Hollywood drama, court shows, etc. the following is a dose of the real world. On September 8th 2021, I was in an accident, no fault of my own, due to the negligence of others. I have between myself and my insurance paid over $150.000 in medical expenses, surgeries, recovery etc, I lost over $100,000 in wages. Also, needed a staff for quite some time and still do for heavy things.
My insurance company has a lien against any settlement for their costs, The lawyer gets 30%, and the offer was $40,000.
The reasoning is, there is no way to prove which contractor or employee left the trap door uncovered.
I actually had a person who was...{{{{{was}}}}} considered a friend be so bitter at me because I was so stupid, that I wasn't going to press for compensation. She had a law degree and I was an idiot for not listening. Your law degree is for the state you live in, laws are different everywhere. The courts where I live, don't do this stuff. I told you that. I was correct.
Ironically, a criminal in the same state broke a leg while committing a crime and won over 2 million in compensation. Makes complete sense, right ?
I am not caring about the expenses or losses, I am fine, limited, but fine and life is starting over. Every, and I do mean every, expense was paid.....I would have never retired anyway...I get bored

Word to the wise though, personal knowledge may totally trump your degree. So don't get so uppity that you lose people over your supreme knowledge, it may not be as supreme as your ego thinks.

TwilightSpirit 56F

1248 posts
11/4/2022 11:00 am

Just a rant, I am good, all is good. But all the fellas my friend informed how rich I will be can quit stalking

Koffla 68M

12282 posts
11/4/2022 11:29 am

Sometimes the real world can be so unfair. And those juries and judges who agree that a person that gets hurt while committing a crime deserve to be compensated, should be put in prison.

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TwilightSpirit replies on 11/4/2022 5:40 pm:
I believe one of the reasons the law has changed in this state is because of ridiculous claims being pushed through to compensation. It wasn't my idea, my health insurance company felt that the building insurance should pay.

Rocketship 80F

18580 posts
11/4/2022 11:38 am

You're wise that you're just moving on, my friend~~ Warm and Gentle Hugssss~~~

TwilightSpirit replies on 11/4/2022 5:57 pm:
It was my Health Insurance that was wanting compensation for their investment, I pay for my health insurance, so really they did their job....they were just hoping not to

I remember the moments after regaining conciousness, when I did not know if I was going to end up paralyzed or what. I remember, months of not being able to dress, shop, drive, cook, clean my own house.....Losing a year is nothing. Life is better enjoying the heck out of what I can do.

Darter50516 66M

3857 posts
11/4/2022 12:57 pm

Too busy to retire...............

TwilightSpirit replies on 11/4/2022 5:57 pm:
I know that feeling! You are always busy, it is farm life.

champiuzat 54M

91 posts
11/4/2022 5:02 pm

oh twi thats horrible, but kudos to your spirit, dont let them get you down, your heart and mind is rich and money cant buy that, loads of hugs from scotland.

TwilightSpirit 56F

1248 posts
11/4/2022 6:06 pm

I am just this weekend finishing a temporary studio. So I will be painting and breaking some beautiful glass to make it even better. I am back to working in healthcare, back to art, it is all good in life. Bigs hugs back.......

Shartaun03 81F

6200 posts
11/4/2022 8:35 pm

Oh Twilight that is so awful. Glad to hear you are doing much better.

maudie1957 74F

1270 posts
11/5/2022 11:00 am

Some things in this life just don't make sense and is so unfair. Glad you are able to rise above it all.

myseek1 80F

1376 posts
11/5/2022 3:57 pm

There is no justice in this world, I learned. When it is about money, the legal experts who promise to fight for your rights, think of themselves first...... I am glad, that you are back on your feet again. Health is our most valuable possession, and I hope you fully regain your physical strength.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi