i got in a car accident in february, had to go to a chiro for 3 mo. and was told not to exercise for another 3 mo. now the other insurance co wants to settle, i negotiated it a little higher than what they offered me (barely anything!!), but i recently did pilates and my neck/back/head ache has come back. what should i do?
2006-07-28 12:28:35 · 6 answers · asked by sasmallworld 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
btw, it was not my fault. i was stopped @ a red light and he slammed into me, totalling his car, his air bag came out and he had a bloody nose.
2006-07-28 12:29:13 · update #1
have not accepted their settlement yet, i said i had to think about it...
2006-07-28 12:36:09 · update #2
usually if you settle they make you agree not to sue for more money latter on so don`t settle till your sure
2006-07-28 12:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having worked as a Legal Nurse Consultant on a number of whiplash injury cases, I would advise you to talk to an accident-injury lawyer since they don't require a fee upfront. Whiplash injury can cause a whole lot of neurological damage to your brain and spine (check out "whiplash injury", "post - whiplash injuries" or "post-traumatic brain injuries" in a search engine on line). The problem with this type of "closed" injury is that tiny blood vessels hemorrhage and cells are destroyed at microscopic levels, your thyroid gland can hemorrhage leading to post-whiplash onset of fibromyalgia, your spine and spinal cord could have suffered injuries that are not easily "seen" by simple x-rays. I would call an accident injury lawyer. They would refer you to see your primary care doctor, and get a neurology referral for better, thorough evaluation of your injuries. There are just so many things that can surface after some time (like you're saying) that can have a life-long effect on you. If you were one of my family, I'd already have had you in for a neurology work-up, and, of course, I would've already turned the case over to the lawyer that used to employ me - as the other insurance co. should pay for your further medical needs ath this time - and will only do so if a case is open. Good luck.
2006-07-28 15:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by CDRN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think so. But here's aspect of the reply and the hyperlink beneath will have to reply your query. If you used a attorney ask him/her. I received the data beneath from the hyperlink in "recognise your supply"? Thus, for settlements (or awards) paid after August 20, 1996, handiest the ones repayments as a consequence of a bodily harm or ailment are tax loose. Lost wages, compensatory and punitive damages coming up from claims of employment discrimination are taxable, besides for specific clinical expenses because of emotional misery. Because the repayments are taxable to the plaintiff, the corporation have to file the cost, both on Form 1099 or W-two.
2016-08-28 16:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by kaufmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have accepted their settlement, you have already signed something saying that you can't sue for more. So move on with your life. It is a fact that people who have been in car accidents often suffer with after-effects for many years. That's just the way it is.
2006-07-28 12:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are you.don't settle yet.find out 1.are you going to need pt.. are you going for schooling to do any type of job you did no do before.did you have an MRI.go to a specialist. doctor........my daughter fractured 1 bone in her knee and had to go for re-training...........62,000 is what we settled for.and we can re-open the case when in 30 years............good luck.
2006-07-28 12:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by tysgrandma99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get 10.000 take it no less! thats what i got for almost the same incident.
2006-07-29 16:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by lizardlover42000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋