QUESTION
How can I get enough settlement from a car wreck?
Asked on Jan 29th, 2014 on Automobile Accidents - Washington
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In a wreck 3 years ago, damage to my car is around $800.00. This was outside damage. The person who hit me admitted it was their fault. After car was out of shop same day, It stopped running. It was towed back to shop. He said the engine shifted in wreck causing something to break. The dealer where I bought the car took it back and sold me another one. It has been 3 years that my attorney started off saying I would get around $250.000.00. Last offer in my pocket was $3,500.00. I had surgery and numbness in right hand and arm from time to time and I am taking alive medications every day since the wreck happened. The doctor told me I would just have to live with the pain in my head. Question, why is my attorney not trying to get more. I know how it works, say medical bill is $75,000.00, insurance will get them to settle for 75% or less lying to me about what they will have to pay them. What should I settle for in my pocket?
6 ANSWERS
Edwin K. Niles
I'm wondering why you are posting here if you have a lawyer. Perhaps, as is often the case, the defendant has only a minimum policy of $15,000.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 10:12 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Have your lawyer explain why you should or should not take the offer.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 8:26 AM
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If your attorney said you were going to get 250000 for a collision that does 800 damage he is a very foolish man. There wont be but a very few cases that size in the state for an entire year your case will be based on liability, the amount of physical damage, the nature and extent of your injury, your medical bills and what your dr says about it all how did you get a serious injury in an 800 bump up the fact that the insurance co has offered you 3500 suggests you weren't injured by this event, or if so, not so you could tell it.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 4:20 PM
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Evaluations of personal injury cases can not be done properly over the internet. A careful review of your medical records, bills and facts of the accident must be done. You need to talk to your lawyer, who you hope has done what I said needs to be done.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 4:19 PM
James Eugene Hasser
I can't answer that question because case values vary significantly from case to case and place to place. You have a lawyer. That's what you got him or her for. Make an appointment to discuss your questions. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 4:19 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Your biggest concern is the statute of limitations. You have 3 years from the time of the accident to file a lawsuit. If your medical bills are as high as you have identified, your demand should start at minimum $125,000. With permanent damages it should also accounted for. So, your attorney's $250,000 may be right. You are correct that most medical liens are resolved at at a lower amount. It is 66.67% of charges, 75%. They discount it accounting for the attorney's fees. This 33.33% goes to you and not your attorney. He gets his 33.33% off the gross amount of the settlement.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 4:18 PM