Motorcyclists almost killed on B.C. highway, then hit again by no-fault insurance: 'It's outrageous, but it's the law'

Brett Schafer and his riding buddy of 20 years set out on their Ducati motorcycles on a hot summer Sunday .

They left Kelowna at 5:30 a.m. to head south to Osoyoos , along scenic Hwy. 3 to Rock Creek .

Four hours later , a horrific crash ended his trip, his lifelong passion for touring, and almost his life.

Under ICBC’s no-fault insurance nobody would be held accountable for leaving an open gravel pit in the middle of the highway without signage, cones or barricades at the site.

B.C. man says he can't sue contractor or province under no-fault car insurance program.

Schafer, with similar injuries, was also “quite confused” Schafer said he would welcome a lawsuit that would help him find out who was responsible for the excavation site and what was being changed to ensure someone else doesn't suffer a similar accident.

Schafer spent eight days in hospital and was sent home with a hospital bed that allowed him to sleep without lying flat.

He said dealing with ICBC staff to arrange payment for treatment and home care has been the most trying aspect of his recovery.

ICBC has said patients are better off under no-fault because they receive immediate payment for medical care.