The other day my friend was walking to his bus stop on his way to work. He was in the middle of the street when a SUV hit him straight on. He was hit at about 30 miles an hour and actually took the side mirror of the car. His glasses were crushed which cost about $500. The ambulance came and checked him out and said he looked fine. Well 2 days later he was in terrible pain and went the ER to find out he was very bruised internally on his rib cage. Now he's scared to walk on the street at all, feels terrible and can't see without his glasses. They ordered his glasses which will take a week. My question is it was the drivers fault completely and the driver has Allstate insurance. Should my friend hire a lawyer and try to get some major money out of this or should he ask for a settlement of some sort? I mean there are doctor bills, eye doctor bills, pain and suffering extremely, not to mention the fear of walking outside now. what would be a reasonable settlement or offer for him?
2007-09-03
11:36:28
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Laura M
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he walking at a legal crossing section. The police told him he had the right away and it was solely the cars fault.
2007-09-03
11:50:55 ·
update #1
He walking at a cross walk with not stop sign no light. There was no witnesses that came forth so the guy did not get a ticket but insurance was contacted and guy admited fault. So the insurance company already tired contacting my friend about it but he wasn't around to take that call.
2007-09-03
12:05:06 ·
update #2