Jim Key of Winter Haven, FL is in good spirits after nearly loosing his right leg in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident. According to a News Chief Article, Motorcyclist home from hospital following Feb. 9 hit-and-run accident, Jim Key was the victim of a hit-and-run crash on February 9, 2009. Key was taking his lunch break from his job at Auto Pros, Inc. in Winter Haven. His motorcycle was exiting the parking lot on Recker Highway when an unknown driver slammed into him while turning left onto Recker Highway from Avenue G, N.W.
Key was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL with severe injuries to his right leg. He underwent a lengthy surgical procedure to reattach his lower leg muscles to bone and restore the main artery. He was hospitalized for one month and underwent three weeks of physical therapy. He received warm welcomes from fellow co-workers this Tuesday as he returned to Winter Haven.
Key still has a long road ahead of him. It will be six months before he can walk again. He is taking a blood thinner medication and must undergo regular blood draws.
The driver responsible for the collision was arrested February 12, 2009 and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury.
This is a good example of why it is important to purchase Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage, which is an optional coverage in Florida. Many times, accident victims sustain serious bodily injuries but are unable to recover for their injuries because the negligent party is uninsured.
UM coverage is a valuable coverage that allows injured victims to recover against their own policy. It compensates victims where the negligent party is uninsured or underinsured. By the way, UM also applies in hit-and-run accidents.
