Legal Question in Traffic Law in Arizona

broad-sided in a auto accident

I was broad-side by pick-up truck ,the police sited him with failure to yield to the right of way. The next morning I woke up with pain in my neck, upper shoulders and lower back, I was refered by doctor to a chiropractor of which I am currently being treated. The indiviual who struck my vehicle is fully insured. What are my recourses for repairing of my pick-up , and what are my options if my vehicle is totaled out and what are my options for sueing

him.


Asked on 1/09/03, 3:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: broad-sided in a auto accident

You are entitled to be compensated for all economic losses directly attributable to the collision. Those include damages to your vehicle and your person. Body repair shop, hospital/doctor bills, etc. If your vehicle is a total loss you are entitled to the reasonable value of your loss which, in this part of the country, is often computed from the NADA Bluebook. Consult a personal injury attorney in your town for detailed advice of your rights. This is not a good area for you to attempt self-representation, as there are too many items of which you may be unaware, and once you settle with the insurance company your will not be paid anything further. Check with your local bar association if you don't know an attorney.

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Answered on 1/09/03, 8:59 am


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