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Old 03-03-2024, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Villagesgal View Post
My husband was hit years ago while on his bike by an uninsured driver who owned nothing but an old truck. After 3 surgeries putting rods in his legs and reconstructing
his hips, my husband walked with a bad limp the rest of his life. We had uninsured motorist coverage, yes they pay even if you are riding a bike or walking. Our attorney sued our insurance company. Our insurance company paid all the medical expenses, over $400,000, he got $480,000 for pain and suffering, he will never be the same physically, and the attorney got $350,000 and that was 21 years ago. I would never go without uninsured motorist coverage anywhere, especially here in Florida. The accident was here. You need a lot more than just your current medical bills covered. You always think you will never need insurance, until you do.
Sorry about the event, but an excellent example.
Thanks for sharing.

As always, "you" insure for what you can't afford.
Premiums are cheap, coverage could be great.
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