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byrne
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I was in an auto accident in which the vehicle rolled and was declared a total loss. The insurance co. has paid for this so far. When it came to my medical bills and pain and suffering, their counter offer was a bit lower than I thought. The extent of my injuries...
cuts/bruises (pain/suffering 2 weeks)
lower back bruising (2 months)
index finger (8+ months)
My figer had no structural damage, it was just very painful and was swollen larger than my thumb for 4 months, and to this day, is still painful.
I work in the golf industry (I did not miss any work) and i have been somewhat ineffective at my job during this time. Not to mention, I have not been able to play golf during this time either. My doctor also pointed out that due to the injury, I may always have pain and/or I may develop arthritis in this finger prematurely.
My settlement was based on medical bills ($980, P&S, and future pain and medical expense.
My offer was $10,000. The counter offer was $3500.
Does this sound like a fair offer? Is there anything I can do to receive more?
I would prefer to not use an attorney due to the lack of time and inability to miss work. Not to mention, coming out on the losing end with a poor settlement and attorney's fees.
Thanks for any advise.
Byrne
cuts/bruises (pain/suffering 2 weeks)
lower back bruising (2 months)
index finger (8+ months)
My figer had no structural damage, it was just very painful and was swollen larger than my thumb for 4 months, and to this day, is still painful.
I work in the golf industry (I did not miss any work) and i have been somewhat ineffective at my job during this time. Not to mention, I have not been able to play golf during this time either. My doctor also pointed out that due to the injury, I may always have pain and/or I may develop arthritis in this finger prematurely.
My settlement was based on medical bills ($980, P&S, and future pain and medical expense.
My offer was $10,000. The counter offer was $3500.
Does this sound like a fair offer? Is there anything I can do to receive more?
I would prefer to not use an attorney due to the lack of time and inability to miss work. Not to mention, coming out on the losing end with a poor settlement and attorney's fees.
Thanks for any advise.
Byrne