I recently was rear-ended and I'm not sure how fast they were going, probably not over 25mph and I was at a red light. About 30 minutes after the accident, I started having lower back pain so I took myself to the ER. The doctor said I had a lower back strain due to the accident and prescribed me vicodin and flexoril for the pain. About a week later, I went to another doctor for a follow-up visit and he took x-rays to make sure my spine was ok and it seemed ok, but the lower back strain was still causing a lot of pain so he prescribed a refill of the meds and took me off heavy duty work and told me to do desk work only, the problem is, my work doesn't have desk work at all so I have been home. I don't know how much to settle for other than the medical bills and my wages. How much should I ask for pain and suffering? I have been in pain and I can't do much more than sit and stand and even those I can't do for long without my back going into spasms. I'd appreciate some advice. Thanks!
2007-09-30
12:09:15
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