[Absolut Speed]

I know a message board is the last place to ask, but....

Most know my pit area was run over at a Solo II event and approx $1000 in damage was done. Offender refused to pay, as has insurance. Attorney I know did a favor for me and wrote a letter to the offender's insurance company asking them to do this the easy way and pay up now, or the hard way, and take the case to court. They again refused to pay. The attorney I used doesn't practice in Iowa and he referred me to someone who does for $155/hour.

I'm already out $1000, so..

Do I go alone and risk losing $1000, assuming it's a fairly simple case be it judged one way or the other?

Or do I improve my chances and hire an attorney, risk losing $1300 and at most get back $690?

When I pitted this question to the attorney that wrote the letter for me, he said it was always his advice to recommend legal counsel, especially when his insurance, who would represent him, would use an attorney.

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[94bird]

Scott, this is the first I heard of the situation, but if you're still in need of some t-tops you can have mine. They're in great shape and came out of a '94 Firebird if they will work for you. Going through a lawsuit isn't something I'd wish on anyone, so if replacing your t-tops for free helps any, they're yours.

Edit: Just read that you've already replaced your t-top for the TA Nationals.

Something tells me that if you sue, it will be more hassle than it is worth. Insurance companies bank on that when they give responses to you like they did. You can fight for the principle of the thing, but be prepared to either lose the case or spend a very large amount of your time getting some of the money back.