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Should I Just accept the Settlement?

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jend

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Jen: Maryland

I was hit by another car that ran a stop sign two years ago . I went to to the hospital because I thought I had a concussion. I stayed home from work the next day and often when I wake up in the morning my neck is sore. I talked to the insurance company and thay said they would give me less than $1000 for personal injury but now when I said that was not sufficient they offered me a little over $3000 and they said anything over that amount I need proof. What should I do?
 


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BelizeBreeze

Senior Member
jend said:
Jen: Maryland

I was hit by another car that ran a stop sign two years ago . I went to to the hospital because I thought I had a concussion. I stayed home from work the next day and often when I wake up in the morning my neck is sore. I talked to the insurance company and thay said they would give me less than $1000 for personal injury but now when I said that was not sufficient they offered me a little over $3000 and they said anything over that amount I need proof. What should I do?
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get proof?
 
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shell007

Guest
jend said:
Jen: Maryland

I was hit by another car that ran a stop sign two years ago . I went to to the hospital because I thought I had a concussion. I stayed home from work the next day and often when I wake up in the morning my neck is sore. I talked to the insurance company and thay said they would give me less than $1000 for personal injury but now when I said that was not sufficient they offered me a little over $3000 and they said anything over that amount I need proof. What should I do?
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Only you can make this decision.

With that being said, since you did not have any broken bones and/or any permanent injuries, I would say getting an attorney might end up being a "looooong run for a short slide".

From what I've heard, $3000.00 isn't that bad for a sore neck.

Of course this is just my opinion...not fact.
 
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runway123

Member
How much were you actually offered?(place amount here)

What were your medical expenses to date with regard to your neck? (subtract amount from offer)

If you feel this amount(whatever is left) is enough for two years of soreness(and who knows what else) then take the deal.

Otherwise, get yourself an attorney, since the SOL on personal injury cases in your area is 3 years.
 
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runway123

Member
If there is still soreness, I would seek the advice of a health care professional (the soreness may be treated with therapy)
 
justalayman

justalayman

Senior Member
Go to a doc to find out if your sore neck is from the accident or your pillow. Two years is a long time to have a sore neck without a diagnosis of any other injury.

If you need a new pillow, get one. If you have injuries that will remain, weigh your options then. You may have injuries that are treatable.

Find out what your problem actually is before you make a decision as to "is it enough?".
Don't wait too long as the statute of limitations is ticking away.
 
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