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| Some of you may remember that a little over a year ago, a federal fisheries boat operater reached down to pull a plug and turned into us destroying my guide boat. According to the estimate our boat was totalled. Well today I got the final Award letter. $0.
The bottom line here is you can't deal with the federal government without an attorney. After asking,(a parralegal who sounded like he had no idea what he meant by the letter I had just received form him), for what exactly they needed and not being given that info I sent them documentation above and beyond what will be needed in United States District Court, which fortunately is our next option. It took me no less than a week to put together all the information that was sent. One whole package of which they claim they can't find?????
I sure am proud of the Federal employees that so far have made the ridiculous determinations, and really feel sad for them since obviously their job description is very similar to the advertising on TV that shows the Boss telling the claims adjustor to do everything they can to make sure they defraud the claimant.
The most disgusting thing of all is the driver said right there in front of all of us that he reached down and pulled a plug and turned the boat right into us. I am so proud to have the Genoa Fisheries as one of our neighbors. I actually am not angry at all, just sad that this is how our government treats individuals.
I think my attorney will probably get a little more of their attention, which in itself is a sad state of affairs.
I guess now I also have the option of Civil action against the driver, and the other parties in the boat who were busy talking, none of which, were looking in the direction the boat was going. So obviously their employer,(the United States Government),has no regard for them as employees either.
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| Get a hold of your local Congressman. And also write a letter to Kohl and Feingold. You may hear back from Kohl. I don't have much faith in Feingold getting back to you. Put the pressure on them. This is what they are there for.
Sorry to hear of your poor treatment. |
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Location: Appleton wi | Sorry about you accident Mt Man it really stinks! Was there a police report made of the accident? Typically the insurance company handles all the pain in the ass things going after the guilt party after they pay you for your losses. Did you not have insurance? Good luck on recovery your losses. |
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| We have always had insurance, but only liability...nothing to cover damage to the boat. It is interesting that that question was never asked by Federal Government. Seems like if they ever intended to take care of this they would have asked that question. |
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Location: Milw, WI | That bites.
Hope it gets solved soon. |
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Location: Green Bay, WI | Lawrence,
As with any insurance company or insurance claim(the government is self insured), they make you go through alot of anguish before they settle. This is in an attempt to get you to settle for less, don't give in.
Here's to a fair settlement and better boater's on the RCL League  . |
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| Yah right BE that's why you are in 19th place out of 108 in the Wisconsin division. Thanks for getting me away from my whinning for a while. Sorry to anybody in the other divisions, but historically Wisconsin divisions in a series are historically one of the hardest. Good luck at Winnebago... wish I could be there. |
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Location: Green Bay, WI | Let me know if you ever get in the area and I'll get you out on Bago or the Bay. |
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