$25,000 for a Shattered Body
My mother was run over by a van two weeks ago. I mean that literally. She went under the vehicle completely after being struck and was run over the tires. She has a broken shoulder, broken ribs, broken pelvis and right hip, as well as her left leg. In speaking with our attorney I’ve learned that the driver of the van had the bare minimum of coverage allowed in NY state.
$25,000.
He’s told me that there might be other avenues for us to pursue legally, but it’s quite likely that all she will receive for these terrible injuries is $25,000. Peanuts for such life-altering damages. No matter how much damage had been done, had she lost a limb or suffered a spinal cord injury, that number wouldn’t have changed. This is a horrible system we have in place here, and I’m wondering why few people seem to realize it. Yes, I also have the minimum allowable coverage. Would I be willing to pay another few hundred a year for higher coverage? Sure. If everyone else did.
I don’t have much more to say on the matter. I really just needed to vent about this. Thanks for your time.