This aint a "sympathy chasing" or "poor me" post and sorry if its a sidejack.
Age isn't my problem (well, yet....).
I've been deemed "permanently disabled", "never to return to paid employment" and "unemployable" at the age of 43. Happened the day after my birthday and was caused by a neurosurgeon. Yep, I sued, but, if you know anything about the law....well, I just settled on advice of 2 x Barristers. Don't know why I needed 2. A spare maybe.....
Anyways, if it wasn't for my best mate dragging me back to pistol shooting, I don't know where I'd be today. I was once an avid pistol shooter, target rifle and lived in hunters paradise for a few years.
The pistol shooting got me back into target rifle. Started just with my pistol club. I only shoot 50m (that's our longest range) with an Anny .22.
Then I found out about F-Class shooting.
Whilst I've lost alot, I've gained alot (and the local gun dealers....). Met some people who are now great mates of mine.
There are alot of comps that I can't shoot, but, I make the most of what I can.
The point of my post?
If you are currently working, get yourself Income Protection Insurance. Not the junk they sell on TV (gives you 2 years of cover), but, find a good insurance broker who can get you quotes on the policy that covers you to age 65.
Because we are expected to work to 104 now, maybe the Insurers now offer cover to age 70?
Workers Comp aint what it once was (cover wise) and if you're used to having some coin and then basically none, imagine the place you'd be in then?
If it wasn't for income insurance, I would've lost my house, car and probably end up living with mum again....Whilst I love her dearly, that ain't an option. I left when I was 17 and never looked back (had to go home with tail between the legs when "co habitation" with the fairer sex went bad).
I can't say too much (confidentiality agreements), but, don't rely on anyone to finance your life. Pension won't pay for your shooting and lifestyle.
s**t does happen and not only at work.
As for justice.
it exists somewhere.....
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