Was rear ended just under a year ago to date by a woman who was noticeably texting as she hit me. How much am I entitled too as a settlement?

How much your case is worth is not something that can be answered based upon the basic information you have provided.  You didn't mention the type of injury you suffered, if you are fully recovered, if you have any disabilities or disfigurement or what your provable lost income is.  These are all important factors. If you lost a limb, your case could be worth something in the six figures.  If you are a surgeon and lost the use of your hand, your case could be worth seven figures or more.  If you had $1,000 of damage to your vehicle, suffered a mild spinal injury that was treated by a chiropractor with massage, adjustments, physical therapy and electrical stimulation, your case could be worth less than half your medical bills. We don't like to send a settlement demand out until our client is at least 90 days post treatment if they suffered a serious injury or if there is a chance that all injuries have not manifested themselves.  We don't want to hurry into a settlement and not know all of our client's injuries. Knowing the policy limits of the at-fault party is very helpful in determining tactics and the amount demanded in the demand letter. My suggestion is to have a sit down conversation with your attorney.  Ask your questions and take notes.  If you don't like what you hear, get a second opinion.  Be careful of a second opinion that simply tells you want to hear rather than what is best for you and your case. John Bisnar Bisnar|Chase, Orange County Personal Injury Attorneys Trusted Professionals, Proven Results www.Orange-County-Lawyers.com 800-956-0123