Short Statement.
 

I've had rsd/tos since 83, then got divorced, because wife #1, m mother of my 2 children, didn't want to be married to a "drug addict", when Dr. S' team put me on methadone.

Ok,
Made probably the largest settlement in RSD history, and put it on the map, for all of you, or, maybe against you, I don't know.
(I spoke to the adjuster, in the FLA Keys afterwards, how weird, that he told me of this strange, NEW disease, that is going to take the Insurance Industry by Storm!) They can't do anything! The cure must happen within the statute period. And, they (the defense) can't do anything then!

I'm the guy who put the insurance industry on it's nose. Along with Dr. S. and my most excellent attorney, who's (forget it) retired now....

So, the bomb has dropped.
This is why W/C fights you so hard, they know it's a life long battle, thanks to Dr. S. my attorney and me.

(But, I put all that money into retraining my self, and wife #2 for Business). Long story.....

HUGE money went to wife #1, and I was left to raise my Son, and daughter.
I bought her out of the house. She bought a single.

Remarried, wife #2, and accident #2, brought me a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). I'm not sure, if I'm awake or not for three years, and, I'm still not sure after a decade! But, due to Altzheimer's meds, I am much better!

Today, I got in the mail, (After wife #2 had stolen me blind, all my bank acc'ts, stocks, etc. she learned how to sign my name, etc.) Vehicles, blah blah.
But, emptied all accounts, even stole my children's TOYS! Not cheap ones, I'm talking computers......etc.

Anyway today in the mail, I got a final order from the court, that she's won it all.
I'll get some chump change.
For a house that I built out to accommodate my disability, (A/C runs slowly to dehumidify, not BLOW COLD, Jacuzzi bath, all my parents heirloom furniture, like a 12 seat Pecan Dining room set, worth more than the chump change I'll get. (You can't import Pecan like that anymore), bedroom set, and TONS of my mothers antiques.
The nicest home in her family, and all the do dads that go with it.
My E-Type V-12 Jag, in the garage..

This is what we get for bein "Lazy".
The courts spit on us!

Heck, I wasn't lazy, I was sick!
Depressed.
Couldn't get an attorney to return a call. (Yes, I may sound angry, but, every, EVERY time, I finish with, "I'm not angry, I'm sorry, I'm frustrated!")

But what can ya do?

Is this justice?

This is another way that we "Lose it All".
And,*edit*
Not that I would, No Way would I let a wife win like that!

I simply pray.
That there's something I can do legally, with No Money, because I'm paying HER, close to a grand/mos.(from my PRIVATE disability) and, THAT is what keeps me from hiring good/decent counsel!
And, counsel for the disabled?
THEY CAN SCREW THEMSELVES!
ALL they did, was cost me my home, and any money I could borrow!
This town, Philly, is a total rip off, and waste of anyone's effort!

Thanks for reading,
I love all of you here.

Pete

asb

(That's my Rant, for now)

I'm so sorry, Pete.

Please take care of yourself, and know that we are thinking of you. Do you have a therapist that you can talk to? Or can you see your old doctors that you were so fond of? Sounds like you could use some friends around for a while....

XOXOX Sandy

How can this happen? How can a healthy spouse take everything from the other spouse who is handicapped from a severe disability? Have you thought of calling or writing someone in your local media, newspaper, radio or TV? Seek out your local journalists whose niche is this kind of story. Then you should let your attorney know that his/hers lawfirm may receive some free publicity. :mad:

Pete, I'm really sorry for all u have been thru. Sometimes life sucks but then it turns a different direction. You have sure been thru the ringer but you have sure helped me(and i am sure others) with all your encouraging and knowledgeable posts. Your the one that put me in the direction of hope and researching different Drs. and not just doing nothing. Look your the pioneer for RSD/CRPS. I'm not sure what PA laws are with CRPS-if they have a statute of limitation on cure but now your making me think again-hum-do i have a good enough lawyer and will he fight like yours did. See you did it again-making me think/research instead of giving up. So although you are having a difficult time right now please remember your important here. Your friend, momof4

Hey Pete - a question for you - I cannot remember how you originally got RSD/TOS in 1983. Did you ever tell us your story? Sorry if you did, and I forget... Was it due to an accident, or from a surgical procedure? Just curious. And why have you never tried ketamine? Dr. S.'s latest study included patients that have had RSD for many years, and their relief rate was high.

Thanks for all of your help and encouragement in the past. Like so many others, I have benefitted enormously from your friendship on this board. You mean a lot to me.

XOXOX Sandy

Hi Pete,
 

When I read your story, it was so sad.

Sandy is right. Can you talk to someone about this just to help get you through it? Do you have a councellor or a Dr. you can talk to. It has to be hard on you going through this and right here at Christmas time too, adds to the sadness or anger you must be feeling about this.

I have had a bad few weeks and I have dealt with anger more then anything on this. Of course with me anymore it just makes me want to deal with the people that are in the wrong more.

I hope you can pull yourself up by the bootstraps and maybe try and find a different lawyer that might do better then this last one you had. That's a miracle in itself. It's like looking for a good Dr. but it can be done.

Yesterday, I dealt with an insulting lawyer and told him I refuse to talk to him again. I don't have much faith in any lawyer. I think they are the lowest of lowlife. To me a lawyer is someone who is missing a sensitivity chip. Not human. Now having said that, LOL, maybe you can find one that does have that chip.

Don't give up and try and look at the good things you have in life. Last week, I had to keep my mind on my boys and all of the good things going on in my life so I know you must do that too.

It's good that you have everyone here but you might need to talk to someone in person to help you get some of this heartache into perspective.

Take care of yourself.

Ada

Pete,
I am so very sorry. I still can't believe that this can happen. It's horrible how the courts, lawyers and whole justice system works they believe such lies . They hear someone is on meds and right away they have a problem. I agree though with the suggestion to seek out the media. The squeeky wheel gets the grease, right? You have been through so much it's just not fair.

You are here and that matters. You make a difference.Please hang in there and talk to us. We are here for you just as you have been here for all of us.

Hi Pete, I am so very sorry too. This does happen, way too often to good honest people. We can't count on the justice system. The various justice systems (human) have shown over the ages, we can't count on them. But we can COUNT on the creator's true justice that will bring into account all the human injustices that have ever been. Book of Revelation That is what has helped me get thru injustice, just to know all will be brought into account and settled by the ONE WHO HAS THE POWER AND QUALITIES TO BRING JUSTICE TO ALL THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.
I know you find comfort here, meditating and my faith has brought me thru some though legal times. Please know we all care for what you are going thru and are 'here' for you. Your friend, loretta with soft hugs:grouphug:

Hey Pete,

I'm sorry you got such news in the mail today. There is more than just insurance broken in America our justice system is broken in some areas as well. I'm sorry things didnt work out as they should have.

Take care of yourself and be strong. You have dealt with a lot and came out on top. This situation is no different.

Lean on God that's what he wants us to do in difficult times.

Thanks so Very Much for all you kind comments! I can't express what they all mean>
I will respond to the questions, but right now my hands are very swollen, I have lidocaine patches on them.
I'm vascilating between anger and depression, which is normal I suppose. I have strong faith in God, and, I'll get through somehow. It's very frustrating, because I have ALL the evidence I need, to put her out on the street. (I paid for her education, etc.)
But, she was very smart, or her lawyer was. (Used the same one my first wife did), and they both went into the legal profession (not lawyers), but enough to "know the courts".
And, by taking my $, I couldn't afford counsel.

I'll be back.

BTW, I'm sorry Chemar, that you had to edit my post!

Thanks again all,

Love,
Pete

that's OK Pete
just had to do the edit as per guidelines

I sure feel for you in this whole situation:(



sure hope somehow all will work out ok for you

Hi Pete,

I'm so sorry to hear of your bad news.

There was no way of having your disability settlement listes as a premarital asset ? This is just plain wrong !

Pete........

I am so sorry you were bitten by a rabid system...a wild and crazy injustice...

You're in the very dark of darkness, and I hope you have some sources of light to see you through like an in- person friend or two, who can be with you to listen..to go for a drive if you can, to widen your state of mind, and dilute some of the depression and anger...although as with grief, we have to look at it and be with it before it starts to resolve. Easier said than done..

I hope you can listen to some music that can somewhat soothe you.. music does that..

The pendulum has swung for you to a dark place, so please remember it has to start swinging back into the light..it's a law of physics...

I wish I had something concrete and practical to offer such as 'call your congressman, the American Civil Liberties Union, another attorney, the New York Times....write a letter to you venomous wife to vent....
Hang in, Pete...I hope better thoughts, events, and vibes are near in the future..

..and your faith, however you view it, be with it.
hope4thebest :hug:

Thanks,
So Kindly,
To all of you!

It's not just all "the system", it's part that I'm not capable of knocking down a lawyers door.
We don't get treated fairly, because we're weak and timid.

I'll write more, I took a little fall on the ice, and my hand is very sore. I have it wrapped with lidocaine patch.

I intend to answer everyone. can't do that right now.

I do want to send my love to all.

As has been said, this too, shall pass. I am not what I own.

pete

xo

Hi pete
 

Hi Pete,

I'm sorry to hear what's been happening to you recently. I wish there was something I could do to help you.

Hope your hand is ok after your fall? Please look after yourself. :hug:

Thanks SG!
My hand will be OK in a day or two, just so no one thinks I"m staying away!!

I'm not!

I'm still concerned with all your problems, mine will pass...

Property is only "borrowed", even as are souls.
We own nothing, God parses it out to use.

I only have difficulty with mankind.
Very selfish!

Thank you all.

Pete

Pete -

May we all share your attitude in the face of adversity. You've developed into a remarkable guy. Although, like the rest of us, you have at times exibited poor judgment in your choice of women. :D

Mike

Michael,
I'm gonna get back to ya on that......OK?

I'd say my hand is hurtin', but, then I'd get *edit* for that....

That's surely not the way it's meant!

Ouch!

Have a good evening, all!

pete

Hi Pete!

You have been a great friend to me here, and I feel very badly for your situation. I am sorry that you have put through all of this and I understand. I, too, was taken for everything I was worth during my divorce. It's hard enough going through one, adding all the stress on top of it. THEN adding RSD...not a good mix. Please know, you are a wonderful and uplifting person. You have taught me and helped me understand all of this. I DO believe in Karma. I am sending happy thoughts to you.....

I will be back, to all....
I don't know what the dickens I did to my hand?
It's troublin'!
But, I'll be back.... soon!

Thanks Kim!
And, everyone!

pete

Hey Pete.

I can feel your pain, I cut my hand today washing dishes and have stitches and a brace...so I hope your hand gets better my friend, and my prayers are with you at this time, keep your chin up my friend. Get that hand checked you could have a little fracture in there. We love ya Pete.

Lots of hugs,

Sandy