so i was sittin at a stop light when this truck just hits me from the rear, should i sue for my injuries or just let it go?
2006-12-13 17:57:52 · 11 answers · asked by Wounder22 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
i was a pass. in the car with some friends, the driver says his wife owned the car but im not sure they even have ins. they were pricks about the whole deal. I dont know if they have any ins or not. im going to get a lawyer because its been 2 months and still dont know if they are covered. The thing is, i dont want to sue if it is going to be suein my friends ins. company beacuse it will raise there insurance costs.. but i had back pain and ive been to phy therpy
2006-12-13 18:09:06 · update #1
You should claim a reasonable amount from the insurance company to cover your bills, pain, and suffering. If you feel they are short changing you, you can try to sue. Keep in mind that any lawyer is going to keep about a third of the settlement, plus or minus. You could go after them without a lawyer, but remember that they'll have 3 or 4 working on your case.
2006-12-13 18:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by narrfool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's funny how people throw the word "sue" around. Before you "sue" the other party- have you even informed your own insurance about the accident? They will let you know if any of your injury is covered under your own policy and they can likely track down the other at fault parties insurance if they have any.
If they dont have any insurance- good luck seeing a penny from the accident. Youll end up spending more money and time on a lawyer then they will make from you. People who dont have insurance sure as heck probably dont have any assets so you will be left paying for a lawyer and not getting any money from the at fault party.
Please- before you "sue"- contact your own insurance and claims adjuster can help you proceed.
2006-12-14 00:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What injuries? If there are serious injuries the insurance will pay for all expenses...the insurance will pay for your car to be repaired. If you have an injury that may cause you problems later you need to keep the case open until you know how you will be affected.
If you sue just for the sake of getting some cash that is BS!
2006-12-13 18:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How serious are you injuries? Was there an attempt to stop on the part of the driver who rear-ended you or was he just driving too fast and being wreckless?
If you are seriously hurt and the driver was completely negligent then I'd say take him to court! You always have the right to be compensated for injuries incurred as a result of carelessness!
Good Luck!
2006-12-13 18:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by pillowtalk504 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Refer this lawsuit over for your coverage company. the want refer the remember to protection counsel. protection counsel will enter an answer on your behalf and safeguard you. only because her fact of damages is $50k, does no longer propose that she will be able to be presented that quantity. The plaintiff has a pre-modern-day back harm. this will be on your want. She desires to educate that this minor incident aggravated or led to a sparkling harm. She probable has yet another declare pending someplace for the first harm. Your protection criminal specialist will subpoena all earlier medical files, and they are going to be reviewed. Your coverage company and protection counsel will do each thing conceivable to settle the declare interior of your coverage reduce. If for some reason they have self belief the declare will exceed your coverage reduce, they are going to notify you well timed. on the instantaneous, you'll want to employ separate counsel for the reason that your coverage company's duty to safeguard ends at the same time as they supply the coverage reduce. contact the claims adjuster and communicate your concerns. The adjuster will clarify each thing to you. only a practise, you may opt to advance your criminal duty limits. As you're literally experiencing, minimum limits may be intense priced.
2016-10-18 06:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in arizona,if you are hit from the rear you always win no matter what!! if you were injured seriously and you loose time off work and your routine visit to the local bar are affected the answer is .....YES!!! I have geico insurance and I have a "uninsured motorist protection" and they coverd my visits to the local ER and pain meds repaired car,all with the help of a $3500 attorney that took the max of my insurance coverage wich it was 25,000 so it came down to
-ER visit $1500,
-vicodin Rx $10 ,
-attorney $3500,
-deductible rental vehicle $500,
-new bumper,rear tail lights,and 2weeks later from the repair shop $900
having an extra $18590 in the bank for xmas gifts......priceless
2006-12-13 18:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by Fausto 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You would sue the party responsible for the accident. From what you say, that would be the operator and owner of the truck, not your friends.
2006-12-13 22:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would sue, if your in pain get all the money you can. Does he own property ? If he is rich then go for it. It depends on how he acted during the accident.
2006-12-13 18:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try to set the deal with the truck driver, take his money
2006-12-13 18:05:33 · answer #9 · answered by Dream 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
accidents happen. if the driver did take responsibilities and appologised, let it go. if not, sue.
2006-12-13 20:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋