QUESTION
Whats a minimum compensation award I should be looking for?
Asked on Oct 31st, 2012 on Personal Injury - Michigan
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I was under arrest for DUI. (Fighting that case) After being arrested by CHP, placed in handcuffs and placed in the front seat of a CHP unit, without seat-belt, the vehicle I was in was rear ended by a passing car. I was not checked properly on the scene. I have gotten x-rays on my neck, lower back. I had immediate head, neck, wrist, and lower back pain.
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Litigation Attorney serving Olean, NY
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CHP as in California Highway Patrol.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 1:33 AM
Motor Vehicle Accidents Attorney serving Lincoln, NE
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I cannot answer your Question as it appears that the accident occurred in California as you refer to "CHP," which usually means "California Highway Patrol." Attorneys can only offer legal advice for cases in which they are licensed to practice in or they would be committing the unauthorized practice of law. I am not licensed in California so I cannot provide an answer to your Question. You should re-ask your Question and select "California" as the State rather than "Nebraska." If this did occur in Nebraska, you can re-ask the Question but make sure to specify that Nebraska is involved by using the full name of the law enforcement agency rather than just initials.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 5:50 AM
There is no minimum or maximum. Each case is evaluated based on what your injuries are, how much treatment you require, what kind of treatment you require and the cost of all your medical care.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2012 at 1:39 AM
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You perhaps have a valid claim against the driver who struck the vehicle you were in. it would depend on nature of injury, number of dr visits, what the doctor says, what your bills are etc etc. the fact that you were DUI at the time does not help your case. what kind of person you are, although legally not a matter, as a practical matter does sometimes control settlement offers.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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There is no minimum. You have a case that may have value. Please get in touch to discuss.
Answered on Nov 01st, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Depends on medical bills and loss of work.
Answered on Nov 01st, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Most states do no allow suits against governmental agencies or employees for "ordinary negligence." Since the accident occurred in an auto, perhaps the insurance on the police car would pay for the medical treatments.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 4:39 PM