[Nik Naym]

I received a small number of private freepmails chastising me for being judgmental, lacking compassion, one said that the victims just “couldn’t afford” insurance and the fact that they were riding a ‘74 model motorcycle was proof of that.

50 bucks. You can get coverage against these types of things for $4 per month. That’s FOUR DOLLARS a month! Less than the price of one gallon of gas.

I have been accused of being an unfeeling jerk. I feel sorry for these people’s kids.

[Lurker]

I learned that little insurance trick the hard way. My first wife was crippled by a foreign national (Canadian) who was driving carelessly.

Canada has 'national insurance' of some kind which limits liability to 250K. The lawyer I hired advised me to up my uninsured/underinsured coverage to that amount.

I advise that you look into it as well. It really doesn't add that much to your premium and should you ever be damaged by someone without adequate, or any, insurance coverage you'll have some degree of protection.

Best,

L