Sad story. Prayers offered up.
Is this posted here for the prayer pings, or for a discussion of public policy issues related to doing risky activities while not having insurance? I can play it either way...
Does she have any stuff? A job?
OK. Everyone is going to jump down my throat for this but here goes.
These people had NO insurance. But since they used the money they saved on insurance to buy a motorcycle and go play instead...they get to have the taxpayers pick up the bill?
I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. The driver of the car should be paying but THEY chose to be irresponsible as well.
A sad situation, however all parties involved behaved irresponsibly and that is why they are in this situation.
And now we the tax payers are going to have to pay.
Sometimes utility companies have funds for things like this. Mine has a program called “operation roundup” - if you consent, they round up the bill to the nearest dollar. When a family has a one time tragic event, like a fire or cancer, they become eligible for a payment that may help with things like a mortgage or medical equipment.
Prayers up. I have a new Sportster that I bought mostly to ride back and forth to work. I’ve been riding bikes all my life and have a respect for both them and the rules of the road. As a bike rider, extreme defensive driving is a necessity. And for those on here looking for responsibility, I have full insurance on all 3 out of 5 vehicles that I own. The other 2 are liability only as they are both over 15 years old and are not “classics”. I also have work insurance that is paid for by me. Insurance on vehicles and family health alone cost me over $125 a week and this is in an area where premiums are less expensive than in many places of the country. But I definitely do not want to see socialized health care! I do believe that vehicle insurance should be mandatory everywhere to receive a license ... if you’re driving on the road, you put more than yourself in possible danger.
Hooligan ping . . .
This is why I carry a truckload of insurance. Sure, the money could be spent on other “fun” things. If you cross paths with an irresponsible individual you’d best be prepared to deal with the outcome.
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst . . .
Prayers for the wounded bikers, Thom and Pam Royster. Financial ruin for Mindy M. Hash.