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My father’s car was hit by someone. He tried to escape but I chased him and caught up with him. We both have back and neck pains. What can I do about this?
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Did the police investigate? Did the other driver receive a ticket?
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2013 at 2:34 AM
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You should immediately speak with an attorney to protect your rights.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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Assuming you have insurance information and at a bare minimum contact information for this person, and assuming the accident occurred within the applicable statute of limitations (2 years in Indiana), you should pursue a claim with his insurance company. I suggest you consult with a local personal injury attorney to determine if your claim is worth pursuing.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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There are several things that you need to do including seeking medical treatment to understand the type of injuries that you have. Plus, upon evaluation, a doctor may determine if you will need some continued treatment to return you to the medical status you were just prior to the accident. There are also some other steps that you will need to take with the insurance companies. When it comes to dealing with the insurance companies, you should really seriously consider calling my office and hiring us to handle the insurance company and help guide your in this process. Don't let the insurance company take advantage of you!
Answered on Oct 26th, 2011 at 12:11 AM
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Call the cops, seek medical treatment, file a No-Fault insurance application and go see a personal injury attorney.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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1) Report it to the police; 2) report it to your own insurance company; 3) seek medical care if your having neck & back pains. There is a new specialty among doctors now called physiatrists who specialize in non-operable musculoskeletal injuries, and I might suggest that would be a good route to go.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 4:23 PM
You most definitely have certain rights under the law and the insurance policies involved, including medical bill coverage, lost wages, and a possibly pain and suffering claim against the at fault party. You should contact an experienced personal injury firm immediately for a free consultation.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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You make sure to get medical care, otherwise the insurance carrier will ignore your complaints of pain. Get you a personal injury lawyer. Show up in traffic court and hope the bad guy gets convicted of hit and run. The insurance carrier would normally be expected to pay a claim like this (unless the car was stolen).
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Check to see if the other driver had insurance coverage at the time of the accident. If so, file a claim with his insurance company. Also, consult with a plaintiff's accident or personal injury attorney for specific legal advice and direction.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 1:53 PM
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First, file a report with the police if you have not already done so. Then, file a no-fault claim with your insurance company. It doesn't matter that it was the other driver's fault; that's why they call it "no-fault". Notify your insurance company, get a claim number and a benefits application, fill it out right away and send it in. You may not be able to answer every question, such as "amount of medical expenses" if you haven't had any yet, just do the best you can and send it in immediately. Then, get the medical treatment you need. As long as the doctor signs that the treatment is medically necessary and related to the accident, you are covered. You can only recover financially from an injury if you have what is considered a "serious injury" as that term is defined by law. This includes death, miscarriage, fractures, a total disability that lasts 90 days or a permanent partial disability. The injury must be confirmed by objective medical proof such as an x-ray, MRI, CT scan or nerve conduction study.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 1:24 PM
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After an auto accident you should always take these actions: get checked out by a healthcare provider (always); report the accident to your insurance company, but do not give them any information concerning your health at this time (your own insurance company may become a defendant in a potential lawsuit against the at-fault driver); after you have been seen by a doctor (which should occur within 24 hours of your accident) contact a personal injury attorney in order to evaluate your case (personal injury attorneys will not charge you to evaluate your claim).
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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First, you need to seek medical attention to treat your injuries. Next you need to contact the other person's insurance to make your claim.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 1:11 PM
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Seek medical treatment and contact an experienced accident lawyer.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 3:56 AM
The first thing you need to do is get good medical care for your injuries. Then, you should talk to an experienced injury attorney to see what your options are. The lawyer can help you determine what insurance is available to cover your claim and how to best go about obtaining a maximum recovery.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 3:45 AM
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Get the very best medical attention you can and consult a lawyer if you don't get better you have three years to sue unless the wrongdoer was working a government job. Then ninety days to file a notice of claim. File for no fault benefits right away.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 3:29 AM
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You may wish to hire a personal injury attorney. Most will give you a free initial consultation during which you can have your questions answered. Before talking with a lawyer you may wish to determine if the case is worth pursuing, or perhaps small claims court might be a good option. This will depend upon your physical injuries, your father's injuries and the other driver's money situation. If the responsible driver has insurance then you are more likely to gain more than you will spend by filing a lawsuit, however if there is no insurance then there may be no ability for the driver to pay for the damages. Keep in mind that in Colorado there is a three year statute of limitations for claims arising from a motor vehicle accident, you must file your lawsuit within three years of the accident or lose your right to do so. Other time limitations may apply.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 2:41 AM
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You should get the at fault driver's information: name, address, plate number, insurance company, and drivers license. If the at fault driver is uninsured, you should hire an attorney to make an Uninsured Motorist Claim on your fathers' insurance policy.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Orlando, FL
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You and your father should seek medical attention for your injuries first. If you have not done so yet, you should notify your insurance company and your father's company for the wreck. You should next contact a Personal Injury attorney who can review the particular facts of your case and other matters and give you specific advice.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 11:05 PM
You have to retain a personal injury attorney. Make sure the police know the other person fled the scene. This is a criminal offense. Provide your attorney with all police and accident reports together with the other party's insurance information.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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Meet with a personal injury attorney in your area to discuss filing a lawsuit.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 7:06 PM
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First, anyone in a collision should go see a qualified medical professional and get checked out right away, and should follow all competent advice within reason. Second, any investigating authority (police) should have investigated the collision. If not, a Washington State Collision report, available on the State Patrol's website, should be completed and filed. Third, an experienced auto collision attorney should be consulted. Even of that attorney isn't hired, getting your claim evaluated by a professional is just as important as getting your injuries examined.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 7:06 PM
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If you can identify who hit the vehicle you were driving then you can file a suit for your injuries.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 6:45 PM