A car drove into my office at work. The drivers insurance is supposed to pay my treatment but I wanna know what kind of settlement for pain & suffering I can get?
2007-10-08 07:39:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I hurt my back and I wanna do something about it.
2007-10-08 07:46:53 · update #1
Insurance companies are very aware of people trying to take advantage of a situation, however if you are truly hurt, here is what I would advise.
I have an article written by an attorney that works with this all the time.
His recommendation based on industry averages is all of your lost wages, plus medical expenses multiplied by 3 to 5 times for average pain and suffering settlements.
That is what the ins. company settlement agent is going to be figuring on.
Any more and they are going to be a lot harder to deal with.
That is what I used and reached an amicable out of court settlement.
If you injuries are very serious, you need to talk to a lawyer.
Good Luck!
2007-10-08 07:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The guideline for pain and suffering is usually 3 times your total medical bills. If you are using a lawyer, they will take 33% of your settlement or 40% of your settlement if it actually goes to court.
2007-10-08 09:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by twinturbo1994 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
gee.. SOMEONE is trying to take advantage of a situation. good luck with that... the adjuster will see right what your doing. If your not permanently injured you arent entitled to a big "pain and suffering" settlement.
2007-10-08 09:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
U need 2 go 2 a chiropractor n c what's wrong w/ u. From there, he will refer u 2 1 of his lawyer buddies that specialized in these kind of accidents. Do shop around though...they "take" 17 % of the whole total u r going 2 receive.
Just remember that if doen't fit, u must acquit !
2007-10-08 07:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by Gambit-Xeneise 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get a lawyer if that's what you are interested in. But don't we have enough bull going on with thw insurance companies and the courts. Don't take more than you need.
2007-10-08 07:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by T 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hope not one f####g dime!
2007-10-08 07:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋