COSunshine
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? CO
While at a red light, I was rear-ended by a driver who was talking on a cell phone. My car's rear bumper was scratched and there's a small puncture in it...and the other driver's front license plate was ripped off. The other driver didn't want to cooperate with exchanging info at first, but eventually did. Police gave the other driver a ticket. At the time I didn't think I was injured. A few hours later, I felt increasing pain in my back and neck, and I was feeling pins and needles sensations in my hands, legs, and feet. I went to the hospital and the doc gave me prescriptions which make it unsafe for me to drive. I reported everything to my insurance company...so they know I'm injured.
I am a graduate student doing internship so I don't receive a paycheck; however, if I don't show up for internship, I will not be fulfilling my contract and will lose internship hours required for graduation. How do I go about figuring out the damages for that? Also, if I take taxi cabs where I need to go since driving is unsafe while under this medication, is it possible to later be reimbursed? Another thing...how does one go about checking out a lawyer's credentials?
Thanks for your input.
While at a red light, I was rear-ended by a driver who was talking on a cell phone. My car's rear bumper was scratched and there's a small puncture in it...and the other driver's front license plate was ripped off. The other driver didn't want to cooperate with exchanging info at first, but eventually did. Police gave the other driver a ticket. At the time I didn't think I was injured. A few hours later, I felt increasing pain in my back and neck, and I was feeling pins and needles sensations in my hands, legs, and feet. I went to the hospital and the doc gave me prescriptions which make it unsafe for me to drive. I reported everything to my insurance company...so they know I'm injured.
I am a graduate student doing internship so I don't receive a paycheck; however, if I don't show up for internship, I will not be fulfilling my contract and will lose internship hours required for graduation. How do I go about figuring out the damages for that? Also, if I take taxi cabs where I need to go since driving is unsafe while under this medication, is it possible to later be reimbursed? Another thing...how does one go about checking out a lawyer's credentials?
Thanks for your input.