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Yes, it's a case by case thing. I was rear ended in NYC (Queens) a year ago at a traffic light. I was waiting at a red light and this minivan came out of nowhere and me. I had $9,000 worth damage on my car, my bumper was broken and they had to put in a new engine because it had shifted in the car (engine is in back of the car). Anyways, after a bunch of MRI's, 4 months of therapy (3 times a week), doctor visits etc my insurance company declined to give anything. They said soft tissue is a minor thing. (I had herniated discs, bulging on my spinal cord, neck and shoulder problems). As long as you don't have broken bones, visible bleeding, ears ripped off, flesh ripped of your body, the insurance company will try to discourage you by claiming you have insignificant injuries and they are not paying anything. To make the long story short, my lawyer told me to continue my therapies and he would file a lawsuit. A month after the initiation of the lawsuit, the insurance company contacted the lawyer and offered $7,500 to settle. The offer wasn't great, the fact that the lawyer gets a 33% cut. Nevertheless, i have heard too many cases that they even offer $500 as settlement and these days they are playing hardball. It's more like take it or leave it and filing a lawsuit is costly and time consuming. Thus, the lawyers aren't too crazy about that it. Also, bear in mind, if you file a lawsuit you have a 50-50 chance of winning.
I would say if you have a solid case (visible damage to your car, therapies, MRI's, doctor visits for at least 4-5 months post accident), you would have a case. Otherwise it becomes difficult to prove your case. Remember, insurance companies want to get out of this with the least damage!!! Good luck.
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Should you submit a settlement before discontinuing treatment after a car accident?
Yes u should
When should you expect payment of a settlement against the City of New York?
That usually takes a year or longer.
How much can you expect from your car accident?
Enough to fix the car and cover medical expenses. There is not supposed to be a 'gain' from a car accident, you should be put back to your original state.
Why should one not stop their vehicle in tunnels?
It would cause an accident. People do expect to have a car stopped in a tunnel.
How much will the lawyer get from a 30000 settlement?
This depends upon the agreement you have with him. Lawyers may charge by the hour (and you should expect to pay at least $300/hour) or they may work for a percentage of the resulting settlement.
What if you don't agree with you lawyer for a car accident settlement?
You can get another lawyer. But you should consider that your lawyer MAY know more than you.
How much money should you get paid if a car accident is your fault?
NONE. It was your fault. you'd have to pay for the damage of the other persons car too. dont expect any reward for accident.
How soon after receiving a settlement from an accident can you file bankruptcy?
This will be considered an asset. You cannot file bankruptcy if you have a number of assets that can be used to pay your creditors. Depending on the amount of the settlement, you should wait years to file bankruptcy.
What should you do if your settlement check for an injury from a car accident is lower than the agreed amount you should be getting?
Ask the payer why the check amount is smaller than it should be. Consult your lawyer if the answer is not acceptable to you.
Your daughter broke her jaw has a scar on her chin and some muscle damage on her chin the auto accident is paying for pain and suffering how much should you expect She also had braces on at the time?
You should expect around about $40,000, cost, and $50,000 compansation
Do you sign a proposal agreement for a settlement from a car accident not know if they are going to accept it?
i assume you mean "not knowING" anwswer: NO, both parties should sign it at the same time.
If a person is arrested for driving without insurance and it is the first offense what penalties and fines should one expect?
The first time is one time too many. If you do not carry insurance, which is the law, then you should not be driving. Insurance covers the event of accident and protects those who might be in an accident with you.
