2007-02-25 15:12:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That would be felony drunk driving that includes injury. Go after the person and his or her insurance company. A good attorney will take a case such as yours on a contingency,and I would find one that takes no more than 30% of your setlement. If it goes to a jury, you would likely get more money than If you settle out of court,but the process takes a lot longer to reach a conclusion.
2007-02-25 15:22:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much SHOULD you receive? Or how much WILL you receive?
Personally, I think you SHOULD receive enough to pay for all your medical costs, damages to your vehicle (or replacement), and for any lost wages (including leave time).
What you WILL receive is dependent on the driver in question. I was hit by a drunk driver once, but guess what? He was uninsured, unemployed, and eventually was sentenced to jail for a long period of time. I'm not getting a dime from the guy, and likely never will, despite the restitution awarded. The money has to come from somewhere, and this guy likely will never have any. So it depends on who hit you. If the guy's loaded, then maybe you'll get everything that is coming to you. If not, then you're likely out of luck.
Good luck!
2007-02-25 23:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your state, your insurance coverage, their insurance coverage, your medical, time out of work, your car, and pain and suffering should all be paid. However, if they have minimum coverage, or you didn't have un/underinsured motorist insurance and they are broke you are most likely out of luck. I am going through a similar situation, that took me out of work for 2 1/2 months, messed up my back and neck and also injured my 5 yr old daughter. His insurance is only paying out 100,000 for both of us and our medical bills are almost a much, and will likely be more before treatment is complete. If you decide to civilly sue the drunk driver, you may get more if he has it, or you will be paying a lawyer to get you a worthless piece of paper.
Good luck and get well soon. Hope the A**hole that hits you gets prison time.
2007-02-26 01:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by missruralamerica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough question, it depends on how long you will miss work, medical expenses, cost of replacement vehicle, pain and suffering and if this is the first charge against the driver. Most Attorneys have guidelines they will follow depending on the state. Also a factor is the limits on the insurance policies in effect (yours and his). Good luck.
2007-02-26 00:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by Rick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I think you should work it out with a lawyer and I think you should get the money to pay for all your bills that have come outa this and a brand new spankin car.
Hope they have insurance.
2007-02-25 23:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by SARAH D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on all sorts of factors, like what state were you in, what percentage of fault was yours, how many medical expenses were and will be required, etc.
Good luck.
2007-02-25 23:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about if someone found this drunk driver and that someone knifed him so he couldn't endanger ourselves and our children any more. Would that be a just reward for your pain? Someone believes so.
And I will not say if someone is me...
2007-02-25 23:16:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If I were you, I would pee myself at night a few times, say I can't sleep, have unspecific neck pain, hot flashes, can't work or have sex. For all that pain and suffering, about $2.5 million
2007-02-25 23:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by Robbie 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i think u'd better ask him to cover all ur hospital expenses. and the recovery treatment.
2007-02-25 23:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by the_gunners_babe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋