So I had an accident where another person hit me from the rear. My hubby and I both sustained injuries and are currently going to physical therapy. Also have other medical bills such as xrays, ER visits, and doctor office visits. I called an attorney and they immediately wanted to help me with my case and sign us on as clients. I know that my PIP coverage will cover up to 2500/person….but my lawyer thinks he can get money for pain and suffering, my medical bills, and my husband not being able to perform his job like he used too(he is a truck driver now w/ a knee injury). My kids thank god were okay and unharmed. I am also experiences alot of anxiety when I drive now due to the fact that auto accidents are one of my biggest fears. I really dnt want to have to pay a lawyer a percentage of my settlement bc I’ve heard of people handling the negotiations w/ the insurance company themselves. What is the first thing I should do to handle this on my own?? If I call them how would I negotiate something w/ them. Especially not knowing how long the physical therapy is going to last. Where do I begin and what should I say to them?? Thanks in advance! This is all new to me.
I have NOT officially signed the papers w/ a lawyer yet….that’s why Im not asking him/her….and of course if Im injured and in a accident that i was not at fault any lawyer is gonna want to represent me…..there is obviously money involved now…..
NO smart asses please….the lawyer I consulted with…not "my lawyer" there…

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Somone close to me was the victim of medical malpractice by a VA doctor. The non-VA doctors who had to ‘clean up the mess’ as it were suggested she get a lawyer. I don’t know where to even begin with this and would appreciate any advice.

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we inquired a lawyer but he said i couldn`t stop working or be fired and if that happened he could no longer help. HELP

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This is in regard to personal injury/auto accident/severe trauma/possible medical malpractice regarding my daughter. Have a very serious case and want the very best lawyer, but I don’t know what questions to ask or how to choose one.

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I was hit by an automobile while driving west on I-10 in Houston TX on June 6,2007. I hired a lawyer. I am not at fault and was injured. I’ve 32 physical therapy visits, received a 5% inpairment rating. My lawyer has informed me that she recieved all of my med bills the last week of October.
Is my lawyer dragging her feet? Istill have extensive pain in my neck which resulted from the accident

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I am searching for a way to find dentistry malpractice cases nationwide. Is there a database accessible by consumers and/or a fee based service I can join as a individual (not as a lawyer) and find similar cases?

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I was in a car accident were i was hit by a Drunk Driver.. I was taken by ambulance with minor head scratches but alot of neck and back pain cause i was rear ended, Now the other guy went to jail his insurance admits fault and is taking care of me. Its been about 2 months and now that im done with my doctors they say they want ALL my medical bills. So should i get a lawyer or should i wait and see how much the 1st offer is? Would i get more money with a lawyer? And my bills are about 11,000 dollars any idea of how much i might get? THANKS..

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I am asking on behalf of a friend that lives in California and I don’t know the legal requirements and the person’s lawyer hasn’t made herself clear on how the settlement process works. Is there a rule of thumb, like a personal injury is equal to the amount of medical bills incurred. Is this money taxable?

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i was off work for 6 months,after auto accident in company car i received wc.i went back to work still under doctors care.i had surgery disk fusion,a concussion from the accident.my owners,returned to memphis,after 7 months aliminatng my position after 14 yrs.i am now drawing unemployment.my lawyer is sueing their uim.

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I was involved in an accident on July 1, 2009. I was coming through an intersection (with a green light) and a vehicle coming in the opposite direction decided to pull out in front of me and make a left hand turn. I ended up hitting them. They were found at fault. I settled with my insurance company to cover the cost of my vehicle. Damages came to about , 500 and with that amount my car was totaled. My insurance company (Nationwide) gave me about ,500, the other drivers insurance company offered me almost a thousand less. I was still financing, so the entire ,500 paid for what I owed on my car. I then hired an attorney. I sustained a concussion (which I still encounter headaches from and it could continue for years), neck and back pain, lots of bruising, bumps and burns (from the air bags deploying), not to mention the emotional trauma I am STILL going through, I dove into a deep depression from it all. I have about ,000 in medical expenses (physical therapy, doctors visits etc.) My claim has just now been passed over to the insurance company! What should I expect? What should I base my settlement amount off of? How do you determine how much you should be awarded for pain and suffering? I lost my job from the accident (because I had no car). It’s been almost a year and I still have no car. Can’t afford to buy one without a job and can’t really get a job without a car (goes hand in hand). This wreck has put me through a lot. I hope and pray it’s my last. Any advice? Anything I should go by when the insurance company comes to my lawyer with an offer? Any advice or suggestions is much, much appreciated! Thank you!

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I was involved in an accident on July 1, 2009. I was coming through an intersection (with a green light) and a vehicle coming in the opposite direction decided to pull out in front of me and make a left hand turn. I ended up hitting them. They were found at fault. I settled with my insurance company to cover the cost of my vehicle. Damages came to about , 500 and with that amount my car was totaled. My insurance company (Nationwide) gave me about ,500, the other drivers insurance company offered me almost a thousand less. I was still financing, so the entire ,500 paid for what I owed on my car. I then hired an attorney. I sustained a concussion (which I still encounter headaches from and it could continue for years), neck and back pain, lots of bruising, bumps and burns (from the air bags deploying), not to mention the emotional trauma I am STILL going through, I dove into a deep depression from it all. I have about ,000 in medical expenses (physical therapy, doctors visits etc.) My claim has just now been passed over to the insurance company! What should I expect? What should I base my settlement amount off of? How do you determine how much you should be awarded for pain and suffering? I lost my job from the accident (because I had no car). It’s been almost a year and I still have no car. Can’t afford to buy one without a job and can’t really get a job without a car (goes hand in hand). This wreck has put me through a lot. I hope and pray it’s my last. Any advice? Anything I should go by when the insurance company comes to my lawyer with an offer? Any advice or suggestions is much, much appreciated! Thank you!

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I got rearended 1 1/2 ago and I have got to go to a specialist and they won’t except my health ins. and my auto is max. also, her ins. co. said they will not pay until I settle w/them. The specialist said they have a plan where it is like a credit card and you pay 11.99% ints. on it but her ins. said they would not pay the int on it if they find that I am going to the specialist due to this injury. So, what should I do? I really do not want to have to get a lawyer.

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I was in an accident in May and have gone through several doctors. i was referred to a pain specialist who gave me an epidual but for the first week was just miserable. it finally started to work but i have to be very careful, still sitting all day at work is aweful and can’t stand for to long or walk. i advised the clinic and when they were going to do another MRI they contacted the car insurance and of course the adjuster was a jerk and just said he didn’t have to pay it but no need to call and request prior approval. now this place was in a panic of whether there bills will be paid. it’s like they didn’t want to take care of me anymore. all they cared about was money. i don’t want to tell my regular doctor because i don’t want them to worry. i told my lawyer and they took care of it but doesn’t change anything. now who do i see. i’m still miserable. i’m depressed. i just want my back better and feelings back in my legs. any suggestions?
Im so lost

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Injured party is milking it, says he has a ramp and wheelchair, he does not. He just received a speeding ticket in Feb of this year when the accident happened in Oct of 08, he is saying he gets around in a medi-van but he was driving around in order to get the ticket, how do we protect ourselves and what type of lawyer do I need?
My daughter was in the accident, a guy on a bike was turning but then decided to go straight but bad news, she was committed to her turn and hit him. Our insurance company told us we should get an attorney and they will work with said attorney. She is not a bad driver as someone indicated in their response, accidents happen. I saw in CCAP that he was ticketed last month for speeding 22 mph over the limit and the license plate of his vehicle in the circ court access is the same as on his current auto that I’ve seen him in. She didn’t go out aiming for people on bikes, her parents (us) are bikers and she has grown up learning the rules of the road and to watch for cyclists…all kinds of them!!

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my wife was run off the road by a semi (he was sighted for improper lane change) there insurance company is going to offer a settlement how much should we be looking for? Her vehicle flipped 3 times (they paid us 00 for it KBB value) her hospital bill was 000 (they said they would cover it) It included an ER visit overnight stay. We are fortunate she has no broken bones no nothing physically however she had amnesia and a concussion and still has some neck pain and is freaked out to drive especially at night? we talked to a lawyer but i didnt ask (didnt know if it was proper to ask how much we should be getting) so just seeing if anyone knows? thanks

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