Need some prayers and not for me this time

[piemma]

Thanks John and thanks to everyone.

This will be the last post unless something happens that is significant.

One thing I should tell you guys is the girl that hit Butch had no auto insurance and is an apartment dweller. I always thought that you could not register a car unless you had liability insurance. Basically I guess she is destitute so Butch will not be getting any kind of windfall insurance settlement.

The bike community is getting together and doing a run and the family is pitching in. Thank God he has medical coverage because they are already over $150K in hospital bills.

[FishermanTim]

How could she be destitute and have a Ford Excursion?

It would be akin to having a Mercedes and claiming poverty.
She should be help legally and financially responsible for ALL costs, regardless of how long it takes.

It's just insane!

I hope for the quickest and fullest recovery for your brother.
I have always been impressed with the power of the human spirit, being able to overcome adversity. We're all pulling for him!

[piemma]

Latest on Butch is that he is still in the hospital and they continue to take small pieces of his left leg. He has a significant infection. Poor guy is fighting a good fight.

[BigFish]

Paul will his insurance cover any of it??

[piemma]

Yes, his medical insurance is picking up most of the hospital stuff. He has uninsured motorist coverage (I think about $30K) so his wife has been getting some money from that. I was suprised to hear that there is no long term disability in Mass (he works in Franklin). I believe he will be entitled to SSI disability.