Should I sue and How much would you sue for??? I am in FL?

Question

I am going to but just wanted to see what everyone says. I was on a street bike gsxr 600cc going about 30mph and a 91year old lady merged in my lane and him me. I went flying and lucky I was wearing my helmet or I would be dead. I broke a couple ribs in 4 pieces and my spinal cord is chipped. Major road rash, and knee is all f'ed up. I feel like I want to die it hurts so bad. Went to ER and I am sitting at home now. Bike is totaled. Her car is all messed up it was also towed. She is at fault there was witnesses. How much is a realalistic law suit?

Answer 1

Too many variables to answer with definitiion.How old are you,how much time will be lost from work,will you require medical attention in the future,among a host of others such as will you be permanently scarred? Hire a good attorney.There may be policy limits in place as well.This means that the person who caused the accident is only insured up to a certain dollar amount.Does this person have any other assets? Consult an attorney.They can and will assist you.GOOD LUCK.And I hope that you turn out OK medically at least.

Answer 2

You have a case, but don't be in too big of a hurry to sue. You don't yet know any long term damage you might have. I would call a lawyer, but don't call any lawyer. Most, and I say most not all, lawyers who work personal injury are just ambulance chasers. They want you to sue for the most possible because they get a nice split, 50% or more, of whatever the settlement is. If you can afford to hire a lawyer, don't get one who takes a percentage. You will find better service, and you will end up with more in your pocket, using a lawyer from a regular firm. Plus you will build up a relationship that you may find very handy down the road if you ever need anything else.

Answer 3

This is a question you really need to discuss with a lawyer, however, find one that will charge you a fee only if you win. This type of charge is based on the amount they win for you in a suit, and is sometimes called a contingency fee. Its usually based on a percent of the damages you are rewarded, so this means they will get you the most they can. There really is no way to put a dollar amount on it right now, because it is also something that is based on the amount of charges you obtain during recovery.

Answer 4

Your lawyer will know, they research that kind of stuff based on previous awards and out-of-court settlements. At the very least you can get a check from her insurance company covering all your medical costs and time away from work, etc.

You have a winning case so talk to all your friends and family and get the name of a reliable attorney.

Answer 5

If blue states sued the federal authorities over the patriot act back even as Bush replaced into nonetheless in place of work, correct wingers could be screaming about how un-American those states were. humorous how their way of questioning transformations even as the shoe is on the different foot

Answer 6

In general I think people sue to much, but in your case it sounds like you have something coming. Your insurance agent may be able to help. Hopefully this elderly lady has good insurance.

Answer 7

To be realistic, if you go through your insurance, anything besides any type of damages not covered by the insurance company will not have any standing in a lawsuit.

Answer 8

???

Have you heard anything about what her insurance is going to pay you?

You seem to be assuming you have to sue -- that should be a last resort, if you aren't paid without suing.

Answer 9

I would leave that to your insurance company.
That's what there job is.
Your insurance company is supposed to sue her insurance company.

Answer 10

An attorney can tell you.
Sounds like she license shouldn't be in place.