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03-19-2008, 11:01 AM
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| | | pedestrian hit
What is the name of your state? california
My daughter and I were both hit by a van while we were crossing the street. We sustained soft tissue injurys (and bruises/contusions) and had chiropractic care for about two months. The insurance (of the person liable) has offered me a third offer of $7000-just for my case. My daughter is seeing a cousnelor for post traumatic stress disorder, so hers will take a while longer. My medical bills come out to $5341.00 and my lawyer doesn't think I could get anymore. I wanted to pusue court but he says I could wind up with nothing. Do you think I could get more if I took it to court or just settle? |
03-19-2008, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mareal  What is the name of your state? california
My daughter and I were both hit by a van while we were crossing the street. We sustained soft tissue injurys (and bruises/contusions) and had chiropractic care for about two months. The insurance (of the person liable) has offered me a third offer of $7000-just for my case. My daughter is seeing a cousnelor for post traumatic stress disorder, so hers will take a while longer. My medical bills come out to $5341.00 and my lawyer doesn't think I could get anymore. I wanted to pusue court but he says I could wind up with nothing. Do you think I could get more if I took it to court or just settle? | There is no way anyone here can answer that. That is a personal decision that you should make based on consultation with your attorney.
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03-19-2008, 12:49 PM
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| | | Your attorney is familiar with your case and the courts you would have to go through. If he says court is probably not worth it, he's probably right. |
03-21-2008, 09:32 AM
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| | | You can always get a second opinion from another attorney, but you're best move is to take his advice
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03-24-2008, 09:22 AM
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| |  Re:Pedestrian hit
Tough decision is on hand.
Best, you must consider all your options in best lights and gladly choose which alternative could be viable.
You consider finding a second opinion with another Attorney.
By doing so, you can have clear perspective of your predicaments, laid down all your options and ultimately, arrive at a sound decision. |
04-21-2008, 04:05 PM
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| | | soft tissue damage doesn't get a high settlement, $7,000 is just about right. You could ask for the $7k plus medical. | |
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