A vehicle crashed into the back of my truck, when I was at a stop sign, they were doing about 55/60 mph and didn't even try to stop, alcohol related accident. I was not injured just sore all over, but my old truck is a total loss. Insurance won't cover to replace it and I have no money (just bought my first home), to buy one. Can I sue the driver? I do not want to take advantage, just to be able to get a new truck that I need for work. Thanks!
If you were rear ended through no fault of your own, the other driver and their insurnace company is responsible for fixing your truck, any of your medical bills if you went to the hospital, and if you are sore and seek medical attention, your bills that flow from the treatment. You are also entitled to pain and suffering and if you miss time from work, any time off. The insurnace company will respect you more if you hire an attorney to help with your cleim. If you are "sore" you wree injured. I would take your sore and sfit neck or back very seriously. I have seen clients with what appears to be fairly minor injuries following a car accident, winding up with permanent injuries from such an accident. It can happen. Don't let it happen to you. There is no fee or cost for hiring a personal injury lawyer, if you are hurt. The lawyer only gets paid if you get compensated and only at the conclusion of the case, typically one third. Consult with a personal injury lawyer of your choice as soon as possible, to make sure you are protected. The statute of limitations is 3 years in WI to start a lawsuit from the date of the accident, or otherwise, your case would be forever barred.
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