FYI
I’m confused. Are you saying that you were late paying your dues,or that your dues weren’t due until after you were assaulted? If the former, I’m sure that the NEA would have done the same thing. Also, the NEA was hoping to gain a new member, so I wouldn’t take that to mean that THEY would have helped you out with expenses if you were late paying your dues. More info, please.
Oh, and I am sorry to hear about your terrible experience in being injured.