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BEC4293
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I was driving my car on a highway and got hit from behind. The car was totalled.
Our insurance company immediately paid us for the car, less deductible. The insurance company for the responsible person, the driver who hit me, just paid my deductible.
I sustained what appears to be minor injuries, to my neck and have had some severe headaches, caused by whiplash.
I have been at the hospital emergency room for treatment 2 days after the accident; and
an appointment with a medical doctor at his office. I have received prescriptions for
pain. I do not think the injuries will be long-lasting, but I am not sure, and I have
some concern about the headaches, which have
lasted as long as 3 days.
I am looking for suggestions on how to settle this matter. The insurance company
for the driver who hit me appears willing to pay my lost wages (4 1/2 days); hospital expenses (says he'll pay me rather than the hospital) and doctor visits (up to 3 more).
Says also he will pay "something" for pain and suffering.
How much should I ask for or expect in this
situation - the pain and suffering?
Any advice on what is reasonable in such a case will be appreciated.
Our insurance company immediately paid us for the car, less deductible. The insurance company for the responsible person, the driver who hit me, just paid my deductible.
I sustained what appears to be minor injuries, to my neck and have had some severe headaches, caused by whiplash.
I have been at the hospital emergency room for treatment 2 days after the accident; and
an appointment with a medical doctor at his office. I have received prescriptions for
pain. I do not think the injuries will be long-lasting, but I am not sure, and I have
some concern about the headaches, which have
lasted as long as 3 days.
I am looking for suggestions on how to settle this matter. The insurance company
for the driver who hit me appears willing to pay my lost wages (4 1/2 days); hospital expenses (says he'll pay me rather than the hospital) and doctor visits (up to 3 more).
Says also he will pay "something" for pain and suffering.
How much should I ask for or expect in this
situation - the pain and suffering?
Any advice on what is reasonable in such a case will be appreciated.