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Posted by judy1 on June 20, 2000, at 21:38:42
Dear Cam,
I have been trying desperately to think of the right thing to say; but I realize there is no right thing because to lose a child is the worst wrong. Because you are such a caring individual, I'm sure she must have been too. She must have brought great joy to you and your family's life and I guess you have to hold on to that. You have my most profound sorrow- Judy
Posted by Cam W. on June 21, 2000, at 9:43:51
In reply to To Cam, posted by judy1 on June 20, 2000, at 21:38:42
Judy - thanks for your concern. We are still taking this one-day-at-a-time. We haven't talked to a lawyer, yet and don't know what rights we have as foreigners. We haven't accepted the $10,000 from the driver's insurance company, yet. We just don't know what to do. We don't want to make money on this or destroy the drivers life (he probably will have to live with this for as long as he lives, but at least he is still alive, for his family). I just don't like having to go into some serious debt, because someone killed my daughter. Anyone know how Yankee law works? What basic recourse do I have? Sorry for whining, but I think some anger is starting to surface.
Judy - Being a parent, of course I am going to say that Suzanne was a "good girl", but her selection of friends and her extracurricular activities (Student Council at college, Girl Guides, Good Sam Volunteer, hot chocolate server and cookie designer/maker at our town's Christmas Party, etc.) do reflect on her approach to life. We never pushed her into anything she didn't want to do. We would expose her to something new and let her decide, even when she was a toddler. She was my "Mother Theresa. Thank you for your kind words. - a sad and frustrated Cam
Posted by judy1 on June 21, 2000, at 10:37:40
In reply to Thank you, Judy, posted by Cam W. on June 21, 2000, at 9:43:51
Dear Cam,
I have a brother in Florida who practices corporate law and would be delighted to contact him and ask for the name of a personal injury attorney in Orlando. First, do not sign any release at all with the other insurance. In the U.S. you have the right to sue your own insurance since his coverage is so minimal. You have suffered a tremendous loss here, and while your concern about ruining the driver's life is compassionate, he has done something far more terrible to you. I have just settled a lawsuit involving an auto accident that was someone else's fault (my injuries included a TBI, two knee replacements and an MI after I broke the steering wheel) It took 2 years and counting for me to recover and I felt no guilt was so ever in suing the person responsible. Suzanne will never recover and the years that have been taken from her and your family have no price. But if you can use the money to start some memorial to her or fund a favorite charity of hers and to educate her little brother, than I think she would like that. We live in an extremely litiguous society in America, and a good attorney licensed in Florida will take care of you. Let me know if you would like a name and a way to post it to you.
With warm regards, Judy
Posted by judy1 on June 21, 2000, at 10:47:01
In reply to Cam- personal imjury attorney, posted by judy1 on June 21, 2000, at 10:37:40
I just wanted to add that a personal injury attorney does not charge an upfront fee, his fee is usually 1/3 of the settlement if it is settled out of court, 40% if it needs to go to court. He/she will take care of everything for you, they normally do the traveling for depositions, etc. so that you do not have to go back down for anything. Hopefully it will help bring some closure to do this. Take care.
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