QUESTION
Can I sue someone after he hit my car back?
Asked on Oct 05th, 2012 on Personal Injury - California
8 ANSWERS
If the other person is at fault for the incident - which in most cases a rear sender they are, you can make a claim against them yes. Did you get all of their insurance information from them at the scene of the incident That will be important.
Answered on Oct 09th, 2012 at 8:21 AM
Accident victims can be compensated for economic damages: actual dollar losses such as medical bills, lost wages, and lost future income earning ability. Pain, suffering, humiliation, loss of enjoyment of life, and grief over the loss of a loved one are some of the non-economic losses for which a person may receive compensation. Punitive damages are also awarded in rare cases which serve to punish a defendant for extreme negligence and serve to deter future similar conduct by that defendant and others.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Yes. You go to your own auto insurance for medical, lost wages, and household replacement services. You sue the other guy for your pain and suffering.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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You have not given enough info to say whether or not you have a recoverable injury. You should contact the best PI lawyer where you live and ask him for an evaluation.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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What does "hit my car back"mean? you hit him first and he retaliated and hit you. now you have a back ache. Sounds strange to me but if that is what happened you might sue him. But if you do and it turns out his act was deliberate it is not covered by insurance. Insurance covers negligence, not deliberate criminal conduct.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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Of course you can sue, but first I would attempt to present a case to the carrier, after receiving correct medical attention and being asymptomatic and present your claim. Avoid going to court if you can. It's expensive and always a gamble.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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In SC, it depends a lot on the circumstances surrounding the collision. Generally, if a vehicle hits your vehicle from behind they are found to be at fault in the collision. However, dependent upon the actual circumstances of your collision, the other person may or may not be liable for damages caused to you as a result of the collision. You should consult a local attorney as soon as possible in regards to this situation.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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The prudent course of action would be to contact a personal injury law office and they would be able to make a determination based on the facts, if the party that hit you was at fault. If so, then you may be able to bring a claim on a contingency basis which means that the firm would not charge you a fee unless they secure you a settlement. As to the specific value and amount; that would depend upon the medical bills past and future and whether your sons injuries will be permanent.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 3:37 PM