I consulted a lawyer involving my case, more details here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AowyOf70.eShjgF76BQRiKHsy6IX?qid=20060816173946AALHsOw
He said I should wait until the doctor says my son is as good as he's gonna' get.
However, I don't see why we should wait! I want to get started on this now! What do you think?
2006-08-17 09:42:26 · 16 answers · asked by Carla N 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sorry, wrong link: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AilXPBwowIgcIpIeIHv9B7Tsy6IX?qid=20060815153912AAU9DOO
2006-08-17 09:43:07 · update #1
your lawyer has asked you to wait until your son is "as good as he's going to get" so that damages can be assessed. there is not much point in starting a case when you don't have all the costs assessed and don't know all the points (or issues) of your case. trust your lawyer, he knows what he's doing. and if you still feel that he is wrong or are uncomfortable with his decisions, you can always get another opinion from another lawyer. remember, you are paying him for his advice and expertise, but you are in control
2006-08-22 15:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by canadian_beaver_77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waiting benefits you and your son. Your son needs medical care. This medical treatment costs money. If your son is not completely healed, you cannot know how much his medical bills will be. The total amount of his medical bills forms the base amount for your claim. Rushing this process, and totalling up the amount you've spent on medical treatment prematurely (before your son is healed) only decreases the award that you may get in damages for the suit.
Plus, if your son develops a specialized complication in his healing... and you have to see a specialist AFTER you settle the case -- you will have no further opportunity to be compensated by the party at fault. Once you pursue the claim for settlement, it's over and you get only what you asked for at that time.
2006-08-17 09:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by Shibi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should wait. There really isn't much a lawyer can do until he knows what the damage is. Damage is not injury, but the monetary amount that he will ask for to compensate your son for injuries, pain, suffering, doctor bills, etc. It would be a terrible injustice to settle your son's case for a few hundred dollars before he is done treating, just to find out he needs surgery or something. Once the case is settled, that's it, no more money, no matter what! I wish you and your son the best.
2006-08-17 09:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should get a second opinion just to be safe. If he is a legitimate lawyer, and he's telling you the right thing, there's no reason he should have a problem with you double checking him. Also, be careful of the advice here, and do the research yourself. You could do a google search to find an attorney used to dealing with car wrecks, such as http://www.google.com/search?q=car+wreck+lawyer or you could read Frequently Asked Questions about car wrecks, such as http://www.google.com/search?q=car+wreck+faq. I liked this FAQ http://www.texasinjuryattorney.com/law_practice/vehicle_accident_lawyer/car_accident_FAQ.html the best. Good luck and best wishes to your son.
2006-08-23 13:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by Curious_lee 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both your attorney and physician know more about legalities and your son's physical condition than you. If the doctor hasn't released him, you don't know what additional expenses your son may incur due to this accident. Therefore, you certainly don't want to begin litigation now.
You're paying for your attorney's legal expertise and advice. Listen to him.
Source: Myself...awaiting settlement of personal injury
2006-08-24 22:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by honeybucket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until your son reaches what is often called "maximum medical improvement," because until he does: You don't know what your actual medical expenses will be and you don't know whether he will need continuing medical or rehabilitative care for tne rest of his life; and you don't know whether he will have any compensible permanent disability.
Presumably your attorney is an expert in personal injury cases. Take the expert's advice.
2006-08-17 09:50:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
While I dont know if your lawyer is good or bad, generally lawyer dont file a lawsuit too early to tell what the injuries will turn out to be.
2006-08-17 10:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's why you want to wait. If you start filing suit right now and settle for only a pittance and later in life your son's condition doesn't improve, you can't come back and ask for more money. You're already signed your rights away.
2006-08-17 15:31:44 · answer #8 · answered by El_Nimo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in case you like to settle out of court docket, tell him your self and don't look ahead to his criminal expert to accomplish that. His criminal expert is against you and against him besides. He desires to get the main money he can out of this. attempt to artwork without him being in contact. yet, rather frankly, the criminal expert WILL drag this ingredient all a thank you to the court docket. until eventually you convince your ex to do away with him and settle.
2016-09-29 09:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait, you have a year to file. and its better to get more doctor reports before you start demanding money. However, most insurance companies won't pay forsomething already covered in you own health plan. You will probably only get lost wages, and possibly damages
2006-08-17 09:50:29 · answer #10 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋