It really comes down to when you are ready to accept the negotiated amount of the settlement. If you feel an offer is acceptable and you do not forsee any future treatment for your injuries, then sign it. If not, then you can either negotiate the projected amount for your future treatment with the insurance adjuster and resolve it then or you can just wait until all of your treatment is finished and then sign the release after an acceptable offer has been made to you.
He was involved in an early morning, single car accident. He did not die, he only had minor injuries.
What would you file a claim for? The vehicle is not yours and it's a minor accident with no injuries, so you have no loss.
It is not whether the injuries are major that determines whether or not you can sue. You can sue only if the injuries were caused by the negligence of another person. If negligence occurred , you can sue even if the injuries were minor, although your recovery in damages would be as minor as your injuries. If this is an auto accident matter, some states have laws that state that you cannot sue unless you do have major injuries even if there were no negligence. Check the laws of the state the accident occurred in to get proper information.
A victim is someone that has suffered from an accident. Whether the injuries were serious or minor, the person that did not cause the accident is often entitled to damages and funds for pain and suffering.
"are my minor children entitled to compensation for being passengers in an accident that was not my fault. ? they were bruised up. no major injuries." Certainly they are entitled to compensation if they were injured. The amount would depend on the severity of the injuries and if they received any medical treatment. If you are in an auto accident and have any injuries at all always go immediately to the emergency room. If you do not the insurance comapny will try to say you were not injured. lwpat
You should get in trouble because you caused the accident.
A fender bender is a minor accident.
It depends largely on where the accident happened. However, in most US states it is only a felony if there was injuries or serious damage to property, otherwise it is a misdemeanor.
Generally those that are considered 'minor' ones. A cut finger, a sprained ankle, etc. Though it should be noted that even minor injuries can be fatal if not treated.
Medical clinics are able to handle minor injuries such as broken bones, or cuts that may require stitches. If one has a major injury or has been involved in a car accident then a hospital would be better suited to handle the injuries.
Sam and Frank were involved in a car accident on Dayton Street. Sam sustained minor injuries, while Frank had to be taken to the hospital for further treatment. The authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
No. Some injuries are simply minor ones.