what is the best way to figure out what pain and suffering allowance should be paid to me.from ins.comp.?

Question

should be,allowed to me from ins.company.accident was the outher drivers fault!!missed 24 days work,used all sick time up,
3,800dollars medical and still have back pain!!

Answer 1

Too many other variables, sorry! It depends on your state laws, and the average jury award, for people in your personal situation - including if there's a permanent disability, and if you have limited tort, or no fault coverage in your state.

Answer 2

Let's clear the air...lawyers add no value to your claim and for anyone out there who thinks so, you're highly mistaken...as a matter of fact, they take 1/3 of your settlemement.

As for the value of your claim....each claim is viewed on it's own merits, no 2 claims are identical.

If you still have pain, then why aren't you treating? Soft tissue injuries resolve on their own w/in 6-8 weeks without treatment. If you're treating with a doctor and you have no relief, or you're feeling worse, then switch doctors.

Without know what your records state, if you have degenerative issues (which are not the responsibility of the at fault person) or a pre-exisiting condition that may or may not have been aggravated...there is no way to answer your question.

Furthermore, injury claims are subjective.....what you feel is just compensation may not be for the next guy. But I will say this....soft tissue injuries alone are not worth much. It's not like you have broken bones, internal bleeding, lost a limb, are comatose, or dead. Those claims have value. Don't expect a huge amount of money...you're not gonna get rich.

Answer 3

certainly, you should be entitled to re-imbursement of time of work, and all medical expenses and medical travel, subject to prevailing laws in jurisdiction.
On-going pain, well it is best to have a solicitor manage your case and from time to time he will send you to a medical practioner for medical reviews and reports, you will have to pay for.
Do not rely on any-thing I say, but do your due diligence. And well 24 days is still early for an injury. I am a chronic pain sufferer from head/neck injury 1991, and there is no easy formula for a dollar value on pain and suffering, better to let a magistrate determine, it or take counsel from you legal representative and weight up the risk factors of on-going litigation

Answer 4

The answer 2 above me from the lady with no name is correct. I would also like to add that the only wage loss that will be paid is that which is medically documented. If you did not go to work because you were sore but the doctor did not medically excuse you than it is not covered.

Answer 5

insurance companies will pay you less in compensation than if you would have had a lawyer. they will give you something and the other person's insurance should cover your medical expenses...call a lawyer and see if it's too late. find one that deals with accidents...they don't charge anything up front...and if you need further medical attention....that would be paid by your settlement.