Hello,
Nearly two years before, I had an accident where I was hit by a truck from behind. The driver didn't see me, but he did stop, which was nice.
There came a long surgery, and afterwards, a long rehabilitation period! The accident had left me immobile for a few months, following which physical therapy and a lot of chiropractic treatment brought me back on track. I still experience muscle spasms and pain in my body.
I didn't get a lawyer initially since my insurance company In Toronto was so cooperative and friendly at first. Later while I was through my physio care, they informed me that they were done paying.
I eventually a lawyer who thought that it would be an easy case. I had continued my chiropractic care, and my medical expenses were nearly around $14000 to date. My lawyer presented an opening settlement offer of $40000, which I would fetch me a decent amount to settle my bills and future expenses, after the lawyers' fee.
But the insurance company didn't bulge and has offered me $16000; also, my lawyer wants me to take it. I don't think this is a fair settlement for a lifetime of pain. Have any of you or family/friends ever been in an accident where y'all were injured and received compensation for personal injury? If so, can you shortly explain the details and how much you won?
Thanks!
Nearly two years before, I had an accident where I was hit by a truck from behind. The driver didn't see me, but he did stop, which was nice.
There came a long surgery, and afterwards, a long rehabilitation period! The accident had left me immobile for a few months, following which physical therapy and a lot of chiropractic treatment brought me back on track. I still experience muscle spasms and pain in my body.
I didn't get a lawyer initially since my insurance company In Toronto was so cooperative and friendly at first. Later while I was through my physio care, they informed me that they were done paying.
I eventually a lawyer who thought that it would be an easy case. I had continued my chiropractic care, and my medical expenses were nearly around $14000 to date. My lawyer presented an opening settlement offer of $40000, which I would fetch me a decent amount to settle my bills and future expenses, after the lawyers' fee.
But the insurance company didn't bulge and has offered me $16000; also, my lawyer wants me to take it. I don't think this is a fair settlement for a lifetime of pain. Have any of you or family/friends ever been in an accident where y'all were injured and received compensation for personal injury? If so, can you shortly explain the details and how much you won?
Thanks!