i was in a vehicle with a friend and was hit by another car it hurt me in the wreck (but didnt do much to the car) i was thrown into the dash causing whiplash. the ambulance had to take me to the E.R and i was released and has to attend physical therapy for a couple of weeks bc of the knots in my back and all that and i had a total of $3,600 in medical bills. my attorney started working on my case back in january when it happend. the other car was a rental car so he had to sue the rental insurance. im still waiting for my settlement money. the attorney said the insurance place has an offer of $5,000. should this be the appropriate amount or should i be entitled to more? i miss lots of school due to this and lost my credits so i cant graduate with the rest of the class. is this a fair amount?
This is about Auto Insurance Information.
4 Responses to question about my lawsuit from an automobile accident?
NiCoLaS W
April 8th, 2010 at 3:28 am
If the other person was at fault, then yes you are entitled to alot more. It will take a different kind of lawyer possibly. But yes if you fail an entire semester of school due to injuries you can sue for a lot more.
Gem
April 8th, 2010 at 4:21 am
Would $5000 even cover your attorney fees and your medical bills?
Is this the first settlement the insurance has offered?
If it will pay both, you may be better off just ending it as insurance companies do everything in their power to run your lawyers bill up.
But, if it is the first offer, you might want to hold out for a little longer and see what the next one is.
topgunpilot22
April 8th, 2010 at 5:07 am
its fair if your settlement was only going after payment for doctors bills
mattinhoustontx
April 8th, 2010 at 5:17 am
It is fair if the $1400 (over and above your medical expenses) will cover your attorney’s fees. Also, Did you have to pay for your schooling again, or did the school let you take the classes again without paying (or are you talking about high school)? If you missed classes and have to pay for school again, then the insurance should have to pay for that, however, if it is free, then you shouldn’t get anything for that.