QUESTION
Should i seek any legal help [or not] at this time, please?
Asked on Aug 15th, 2013 on Head and Spinal Injuries - Florida
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soft hit from SUV resulting in minor damage to rear of my motorcycle while i was at a red light. compete stop. happened on 9.august.2013, and my head was turned toward the direction of my turn. ear pressure at the time of soft impact to my bike, and today, a week later ear is the same with pressure. some shoulder pain. had CT scan following incident, which was clear. it revealed old injury/degenerative disc/narrowing, which i knew nothing about previous to accident. i am set for a follow up with neurologist on 21st. just wondering if i need help, if it's worth getting an attorney or not? the woman who hit me and i both have progressive insurance, and she has paid for a rental car until my bike gets repairs to it. today, claims representative explained my medical costs/appointments will be covered. it seems fair so far, at what point should i seek counsel, if at all? my friends all say i should already. very confusing. thank you.
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Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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You need to seek the advice and counsel of a personal injury lawyer. There is normally no cost to you unless the lawyer obtains an injury settlement for you, as such you have nothing to loose by hiring a personal injury lawyer. The lawyer only gets paid if you get paid, and then the fees are 1/3 of the injury settlement obtained plus costs. No recovery, then in most cases you owe nothing. If there is a recovery the lawyer is paid out of the recovery so no out of pocket costs to you for having the lawyer. The insurance company represents their insured and they are not looking out for your best interest. Paying your medical bills is not necessarily going to make your whole again. If you have a back injury it may be with you for a very long time. You have nothing to loose by consulting with an injury lawyer and I strongly suggest that you do so.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 4:05 PM