Hello,
I was curious, My fiancee is in a middle of a lawsuit with McDonalds for a case in which earlier this year she was struck in the head by a metal pole that wasnt position correctly on a outdoor table and had debris and was not secure. She suffered a mild concussion, and missed about a week of work for time off and doctor appointments. The Attorney at first asked for $7500 but McDonalds would like to settle with $5200 which would cover hospital bills and then the lawyers cost which is 30% of the outcome. I Felt my fiancee is going to be in the end screwed over and need to get everyones opinion. Thank in Advance
2007-12-12 07:24:12 · 5 answers · asked by fraysol83 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Split the difference. Its called "Negotiation".
2007-12-12 07:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a decision you and your attorney must decide on.
One poster said they will nor fight you over 2300.00 well that's not true, if and when they settle a case this sets the standards and conditions for other case settlements.
Also, they have attorneys on their payroll and it cost them very little to continue a court case, even it it drags out for years in the court system.
2007-12-12 07:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is McDonalds; they aren't going to court for 2300. Ask for the whole 7500; it's not unreasonable.
The atty fees for them to pursue the case which they already know they can't win will be more than that.
2007-12-12 07:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a case in court in order to determine the correct amount of the case.
2007-12-12 08:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't settle. And her attorney should push that issue as well. No settlement agreement unless it's more of course.
2007-12-12 07:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by abigailbanksabi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋