I was in a car accident almost exacty a year ago today. I was in the passengers seat and my friend was driving drunk, which i was unaware of at the time because he had drank when I wasn't around. He flew off the road at a turn and hit a tree. I had severe pain in my back and was rushed to the hospital as soon as the ambulance arrived on scene because I couldnt get up from where I was. I was diagnosed with a compression fracture in my back and had to wear a massive back brace for 3 months. I was unable to work for 5-6 months as well and was house and bed ridden for the first 4 months. I also was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder around 7 months after the accident. What can I expect in a insurance claim?
Answer:
That is a lot of damages for which you could seek compensation. It really depends on the insurance company, and you should definitely get a lawyer to negotiate your settlement. To give you some idea of the money to which you're entitled, consider these points:
This is really a substantial case, and you would be very well served contacting a car accident attorney to represent your case.
Good luck.
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Posted by Staff Writer on 18 Jun 2010