I am about to have a deposition on a lawsuit based on a car accident 2.5 years ago and i want to know if you think i will win. I had a pre-existing psyhiatric diagnosis of depression and anxiety and right before the accident an eccentric doctor diagnosed me with epilepsy.
During accident i was hit from behind but the officer impied that i was in the process of switching lanes so he ruled it a no fault. I have evidence that i wasnt switching lanes and was in the same lane the entire time however i did stop on a highway (route 1) in order to try and get over to exit.
After accident strange side effects started to occur, mainly hallucinations and speckled vision, symptoms i had not had before accident. My memory was also effected and have had trouble getting my life together since. I dont work and have had a hard time feeling motivated to do anything.
what goes against me is my pre-existing condition and a lack of evidence of what exactly my injury is and what caused it.
2007-02-17 21:31:55 · 3 answers · asked by apo_ares 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Since you mentioned a jury case, then I would have to believe that all evidence will be scrutinized by several people chosen at random, and they will be guided by all unexplainable things like emotion, feelings, impressions, etc.
The over-riding question is not whether your case has merit, but what amount should the award be.
Based on what you have revealed, it appears you have lost considerable time and money due to this accident.
Not being a lawyer, I hope you have the best legal representation.
Any automobile accident could cause serious consequential damage, some visible, some invisible.
This is why it is important that we have good drivers on the roads, and those who are offenders should be banned from driving.
Driving has been given little attention in our fast moving society.
Too many jump behind a wheel of an automobile and drive carelessly or recklessly, thereby casuing pain and injury to others.
Where or when this road rage stops is anyone's guess.
Yet, the cases keep mounting, and the escallating insurance premiums are being felt by many, especially those with impeccable driving record like myself.
2007-02-17 21:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on your limited information, I would say you have no case. Plus your statute of limitations may have already run out.
You must be able to PROVE that the other driver was at fault.
Also based on your story, since you were pre-diagnosed as having depression then that is a moot point.
And why did you stop on a highway? That, in most states, makes you liable for whatever damages were done to the other vehicle.
But I give only marginal legal advice. (Not really, that's Bill Handel's line)
2007-02-17 21:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by macruadhi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, hire a lawyer. Don't ever go in to a deposition without legal counsel.
Second, yes, you have a case.
I would definitely get the advice of an attorney beforehand though.
2007-02-17 21:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋