manishbhanot
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Connecticut
Hi Reader,
Please refer to the facts given below. I want an estimate as to how much compensation should I expect as the result of a law suit. I will really appreciate if I could get some kind of an estimate. Thanks for your replies in advance. Let me know if you need more information about this case.
Vehicle 1: Me (Driver 1 accompanied by my wife)
Vehicle 2: Other (Driver 2 accompanied by his partner)
Time: 1:30 am
Area: I 95 North bound (lighted are near Old Saybrook)
My Position: Stationary with flashers on
Other Vehicle: Hit me at around 70mph while he was searching for his cell phone as it had fallen inside his car. (This is as per the Police Report)
Car Condition after hit: Total Loss
My Condition: Unconcious for 4 hours, fractured left scapula(i am a right hander though), two inch cut over left eye which required around 13 stictches, stiff lower back and strained neck, occasional black out, blurry left eye vision, numbness around the scar (around 3 sqaure inches area), inability to move(could not even bathe and go to the toilet on my own for around 1 month)
Post Wages: 1 month around $4000
Duration of real trauma: 1 month(although the after effects still continue)
Current Condition: Visible scar over left eye, 15% permanent disability as rated by the orthopaedic doctor, continued impingement over left shoulder, inability to work for longer hours, blurry vision, numbness over left eye.
Other information: 8 days away from first wedding anniversary. Student at the time of accident, so poor bank balance, had to go to India for medical as its costly here; could not appear for final exams due to the accident, wife does not drive, had to go on buses and taxis in sub zero temperatures.
Hi Reader,
Please refer to the facts given below. I want an estimate as to how much compensation should I expect as the result of a law suit. I will really appreciate if I could get some kind of an estimate. Thanks for your replies in advance. Let me know if you need more information about this case.
Vehicle 1: Me (Driver 1 accompanied by my wife)
Vehicle 2: Other (Driver 2 accompanied by his partner)
Time: 1:30 am
Area: I 95 North bound (lighted are near Old Saybrook)
My Position: Stationary with flashers on
Other Vehicle: Hit me at around 70mph while he was searching for his cell phone as it had fallen inside his car. (This is as per the Police Report)
Car Condition after hit: Total Loss
My Condition: Unconcious for 4 hours, fractured left scapula(i am a right hander though), two inch cut over left eye which required around 13 stictches, stiff lower back and strained neck, occasional black out, blurry left eye vision, numbness around the scar (around 3 sqaure inches area), inability to move(could not even bathe and go to the toilet on my own for around 1 month)
Post Wages: 1 month around $4000
Duration of real trauma: 1 month(although the after effects still continue)
Current Condition: Visible scar over left eye, 15% permanent disability as rated by the orthopaedic doctor, continued impingement over left shoulder, inability to work for longer hours, blurry vision, numbness over left eye.
Other information: 8 days away from first wedding anniversary. Student at the time of accident, so poor bank balance, had to go to India for medical as its costly here; could not appear for final exams due to the accident, wife does not drive, had to go on buses and taxis in sub zero temperatures.
