I am so very sorry to hear that. I would have hoped he was doing everything in his power (to include a mortgage on his house) to at least try to meaningfully help with Stu's medical expenses. Pheroze is exactly correct and I would urge you to PM him. As he notes, personal injury lawyers take these cases on a contingency basis - deciding which to take based upon likelihood of reaching a settlement (they rarely actually go to trial). 2/3's of anything will be a lot better than 100% of nothing. I suspect he (if not his insurers) will be eager to settle because his success rides so much on the popularity of his television product. Again, legal representation can orchestrate potential public understanding of his post accident behavior as part of Stu's case. Finally, the lawyer can quickly assess what assets might be in play. These outdoor show guys make very little real profit from these programs. They essentially pay expenses for several weeks in Africa or wherever each year. The insurer is likely your surest target (again, your legal representation will sort out how he is covered - whether a personal liability policy or something through the Magnum Hunt Club or whatever it is), but they will do nothing until compelled to do so.
