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Old 09-30-2005, 01:38 PM
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How much for a personal injury

I live in Wilmington, DE I was a victim of a rear end accident.
I was not injured seriously, my left hand (writting hand) had bent back as a reaction of viewing/impact of the hit.
I did go to the doctors because there was no tremendous pain. A few days later I started experincing uncomfortableness in my wrist. I sought a doctor and started therapy. After a month of therapy my condition had gotten better and the doctor gave me clearance.
Long story short I didn't go to a lawyers I tired to handle myself and now I belive the insurance company is trying to screw me over with an offer of just $1,400.00.
I know I deserve more.
What should I do? Is it to late for a lawyer?
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Old 09-30-2005, 01:50 PM
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Go to a personal injury lawyer for an evaluation of how much your case is worth.
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Old 09-30-2005, 01:59 PM
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In the process

Wilmington, DE - I am in the process of locating a lawyer - Probono if possible my income is very limited.
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Old 10-01-2005, 04:05 PM
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Wilmington, DE - I am in the process of locating a lawyer - Probono if possible my income is very limited.
Personal Injury Attorneys usually do a free consultation, and if retained, will take a percentage of the settlement reached, if any. If you do not win, then they do not get paid.
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Old 10-01-2005, 04:13 PM
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I know I deserve more.
So, how much do you think a sore wrist, with NO injury, is worth??

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What should I do?
Take their EXTREMELY generous offer and run, laughing all the way to the bank.

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Is it to late for a lawyer?
Nope. You can hire an attorney right up to the time that you cash their check.
Go ahead and talk with a local attorney. They need a good laugh.
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Old 10-01-2005, 05:16 PM
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I live in Wilmington, DE I was a victim of a rear end accident.
I was not injured seriously, my left hand (writting hand) had bent back as a reaction of viewing/impact of the hit.
I did go to the doctors because there was no tremendous pain. A few days later I started experincing uncomfortableness in my wrist. I sought a doctor and started therapy. After a month of therapy my condition had gotten better and the doctor gave me clearance.
Long story short I didn't go to a lawyers I tired to handle myself and now I belive the insurance company is trying to screw me over with an offer of just $1,400.00.
I know I deserve more.
What should I do? Is it to late for a lawyer?

Okay! Reality check time!

I was rear ended ...had soft tissue damage and 3 bulging disks...I was 33 at the time, NEVER had upper back problems after 4 years 6 doctors 2 MRI's showing the damage that I will ALWAYS have...drum roll please....they offered me 3,500.00! I said to my lawyer to tell them to stick it and went to court...again drum roll please....I got 14,500.00! After the doctors got payed...and the attorney got payed I received a check for 3,800.00....now remember my back will NEVER be the same, and I only got 3,800.00....

So take the $$ and go on with your life...trust me for what you will get it isn't worth the bother!
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