Ouch! Unfortunate, but could have been a whole lot worse as you note.
I bet you can make do for less than $1k... ebay for a replacement taillight, and a competent body shop should be able to work with that bumper. I don't see any cracks, so it may just pop out when the light is removed.
Live and learn... bet you will NEVER forget to set the brake again. Go have a frosty beverage and don't sweat it. Ish happens.
Good luck from a fellow Pac-NW'er.
Cheers,
Tad
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