QUESTION
Should I get a lawyers help?Opinion on what I should focus on and exspect.
Asked on Feb 12th, 2013 on Automobile Accidents - Virginia
More details to this question:
I was hit in a head on collision. The driver was cited for
driving in my lane, he was an illegal with no license. He has
insurance from a small company. I sustaned minor injuries,
cuts to my hands, bruises to my arms, collarbone, and legs.
My car was considered a total lose.
I'm concerned for my health in the future, the insurance
company doesnt want to do a contengency plan. I am
a 22 year old female. I was moving from VA to NY four days
before the accident happened. My trip was delayed for two
weeks. I was transfering jobs as a waitress within the same
company. This happened at the end of August, didnt start
work until early October. My medical bills were about 650,
Since it happened in the county I lived in the ambulance
ride was free. My W2s state I have make about 4000 a month
for 2012 can I claim lose wages even though I was
inbetween jobs? I didnt do much pain or suffering but was
extremely inconveinced. Should I obtain a lawyers help? Would
They be more beneficial?
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In auto collision claims the insurance company is generally not going to give you a contingency plan settlement. You are entitled to make a claim for the total medical bills, loss wages actually incurred and something for pain & suffering/inconvenience. Your claim appears to be rather minor (e.g. small amount of medical bills and it is not clear from your description whether you incurred any loss wages) so you might want to settle this matter on your own but you can always consult an an auto accident attorney to determine whether you would be better off with a lawyer resolving this matter for you. Good luck with your claim.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2013 at 8:30 PM