Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Advice about filing a personal injury suit
On Sept. of 2004, I was in a car accident. I was hit from behind by a woman who knowingly drove with bad brakes. My ankles were injured as a result from pressing on them will all my force so that I would not hit the car in front of me. Since then, I went to physical therapy and she gave me ankle bands to wear. I received a payment from the insurance company as my car was a total loss. Last week, I received a call from the company handling the insurance claim asking me whether I am going to file a bodily injury suit. I do not feel pain under normal situations, however, if I am on my haunches for too long or after I do exercise, walk for long periods of time or stand for long periods of time, my ankles become extremely painful. I do not want to have this pain continuously or to have to wear ankle bands forever. I need advice on whether I should file and whether I need a lawyer to file a suit. Thank you.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Advice about filing a personal injury suit
You may not necessarily need a lawyer. What are your total medical bills, your diagnosis and prognosis? Any loss of earnings? Has the insurance company offered you any settlement amount? Have they taken your statement?
Re: Advice about filing a personal injury suit
The insurance companies usually try to take advantage of those who try to run their personal injury and workers' compensation cases by themselves. The injured always loses! I strongly recommend that you hire an attorney for your particular case. I am a PI attorney and I think that it would be best if you give me a call. 818.943.0462
Re: Advice about filing a personal injury suit
You should contact a personal injury lawyer without delay. There are strict time limits that can bar your right to sue if you do not file a lawsuit in time. Since you have already sat on your hands for over a year and a half, in all probability your delay has caused witnesses to become forgetful, and evidence to become unavailable; and you may have made other mistakes like giving statements to the insurance company that will be used against you. That said, you might possibly still have a chance.
Hang up from the Internet and call a lawyer.
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