We were at a red light and we got hit from behind totalled our car. I missed 3 weeks of work. (i do construction) And it was me and my girlfriend in the car. we have a total of 6000 – 7000 in medical bills and we both had to go to a chiropractor for 4 months. now we are finally finished we have already been compensated for property damage. and we have a lawyer. we should have this done within the next month… so how much money would you expect we should get in return? no permanant injuries. but they were severe at the time. both of us were rushed to the e.r. thanks for helping
#1 by I <3 my Suby. on February 21st, 2011
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However much your bills are including attorney fee’s and loss of pay. Don’t take any less.
#2 by the last butcher on February 21st, 2011
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ask morriss bart !!!
#3 by Amy N on February 21st, 2011
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A lot will simply depend upon how much the person who hit you carried per accident/per person on their insurance policy.
You COULD sue them for more, I suppose, but I’d seriously think about what you will be taking from them if you do. Get what is fair, but please don’t sue for more than you think is fair, particularly if there are children, etc. in their family.
There’s always this thought too……next time, it could be you who causes the accident. I was in an accident 5 months ago, and for the first time in my life, I was at fault. 100% and I admited from the beginning. Thank GOD the lady I hit was not injured badly, but she was injured. I was injured quite badly, hospitalized for a week, out of work for 2 months, required home nursing care, months of physical therapy, etc.
Of course, she got a settlement from my insurance for her injuries and time off work, etc. but I am so very grateful that she was kind, understanding, and didn’t try to take the roof from over my head.
I hope you and your girlfriend stay well, and that you do get a fair settlement. I know how much it sucks to be the party who was not at fault too!
#4 by Goku on February 21st, 2011
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The most you can get is what ever the limit pay off is on the others persons insurance. which usually is 50,000 per occurrence. So best case scenario you will each get 25,000 but that depends on the injuries.
#5 by MSAD on February 21st, 2011
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You have hired a lawyer.
You will be paying him 1/3 (33%) to 1/2 (50%) Plus expenses from any settlement you get.
Since you will be paying your lawyer such a very large part of any settlement – ask him.
He’s the one who knows your case and that’s what you are paying him so much money for.
#6 by Lawnboy & Luna on February 21st, 2011
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MSAD is correct. Ask your attorney. Your compensation depends on the tort laws of the state this accident occurred. You may not even be tort eligible.
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