Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
personal injury
I was rear ended last Dec. the woman who hit me and her insurance comp. (gieco) acknowledged full fault. My car was totaled, I have what they call soft tissue damage and saw docs for 8 months, and will probably forever require a chiropractor (no pre-existing injuries). I hired an attorney because I didn't know what else to do. Today he spoke with me and said I should expect between 1-9000 dollars! This seems pitiful considering all the months of docs and back spasms. however he says going to court is risky and could end up costing me $. My medical bills alone are in the 10,000 range, not to mention future expected costs. Should I seek a second opinion? Do I risk court with ''soft'' tissue damage? I'm so confused and I feel this is so wildly unfair but that I have almost no recourse. I wasn't expecting a huge settlement, but I was expecting my medical bills to be paid and compensation for my ongoing pain. Is this the norm?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: personal injury
Hello - I am reluctant to give you legal advice because you currently represented by counsel. However, if you would like to call my office I can address some of your concerns. David Lipton.
Re: personal injury
There is no norm. Each case must be reviewed. I suggest you make an appointment with your attorney to review and discuss your file.
Re: personal injury
Sure, seek a second opinion. Never hurts. Call a few lawyers and see what they say. Without a permanent injury, Florida law does not allow you to recover for your pain, so the biggest issue at trial is whether you have suferred a permanent injury. If you have, then your claim is probably worth more that $9,000. If not, it may not be.
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