Tail bone nerve injury - what are possible damages I should expect?

Question

I have a tailbone nerve injury from a fall on rental property. It is permanent and disabling. I would like to know if anyone has an idea of the approximate damages that I could expect from a jury? My attorney has suggested settling the case for $40,000, but I know that this is far too low...my medications for the next 30 years, should they remain the same as today, would be over $180,000...the $10,000 I would have left after everybody is paid off leaves me with only $300.00 a year, much less than the $6,000 min. cost annually of the medications. And I have not included the monthly doctor visits, or physical therapy costs. Not to mention that I will be taken off of foodstamps, medicaid, Section 8, and disability if I do not use the money within 30 days...or so I have been advised. Any advice would be very helpful for me to decide if I should settle, or go to trial...Thank you.

Answer 1

$40K sounds low. However, there may be statutes in your state that limit what you can collect. Many states have tort reform statutes that limit damages as such. The best advice I can give to you is to consult with a second attorney in your state and ask their opinion on the matter.

Answer 2

It sounds like the lawyer is just trying to put some quick money in his pocket, look for someone else.