Will her insurance co. pay for pain and suffering, medication, lost time for work? Or will I have to sue?
2006-08-22 20:29:01 · 9 answers · asked by lifeisgrand99 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Did she admit she as wrong at the accident site? If she is clearly at fault then her insurance company has to pay for the damages, if there was any injury due to the accident you will need your doctor to examine you and provide the appropriate paperwork to forward to her insurance company, this will include anytime lost for work and medication, provided your doctor agree's it is due to the accidental. You will only need to sue, if she does not have insurance and refuses to pay or claims it was not her fault.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-22 20:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feisty is clueless. There are too many accidents to go to court- they will settle with you or your attorney.
I used to be an insurance adjuster. If you can go to work, I would say go, it is hard to collect on lost wages, and it's not that profitable. Get your car fixed asap, and they owe you for a rental also. They may lowball you depending on the company on pain and suffering (Farmers, AAA are the worst) to the point where you MIGHT have to get an attorney. You won't have to sue them or go to court. If they are not fair (usually 3x the bills for a total settlement), and you get an attorney, they will settle with the attorney, and the attorney will take a third.
2006-08-23 03:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will need legal help to get anything besides out-of-pocket expenses. You may well get free advice from your own insurance company, especially if they would have to pay otherwise (medical, uninsured motorist, etc.)
NEVER talk to a lawyer for the other side or the other's insurance company except through a lawyer. You never know when you might give an admission against interest.
Be careful about any agreement you sign with any lawyer for contingent fees. The lawyer's interest immediately conflict with yours: his or hers is to settle quickly and get a percentage of your recovery for no work. Yours is to get the maximum of leverage and of recovery.
2006-08-23 03:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have witnesses? Did this get reported to police? If so, you should be fine with the other insurance co. If not, your insurance will sue. You can also get your own attorney. Refer the other insurance co to your insurance. Do not answer any of their questions.
2006-08-23 03:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if she admits liability. If she admits liablity then you will get damages for all the things you have specified subject to assessment by a loss adjuster. If she doesn't then you may have to sue. Discuss it with your insurance company.
2006-08-23 03:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had witnesses, this will clearly indicate whose fault it is. Although, hardly ever witnesses tend to show up because they don't want to get involved.
2006-08-23 03:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by ♤ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silly M gave you some good advice, especially about going back to work.
2006-08-23 03:37:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're better off suing. they will make a low-ball offer without representation. my first car accident, the offending party's attorney offered me $1000 to cover everything. i went to a chiropractor and he referred me to an attorney. i walked away with about $14,000 after all other bills were paid.
2006-08-23 03:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by feisty_wun 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there was any witness use them to your advantage, I had one help me settle
2006-08-23 03:38:29 · answer #9 · answered by Angela B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋