Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Re: Arbitration on Rear End Accident

You have to sue in court. Arbitration is something insurance companies chose to do amongst themselves. You don't have the right to arbitrate your claim.

You can pursue your lawsuit by yourself but will likely flounder and stress yourself out. You should hire a lawyer, who will likely take the case on a contingency (no fee if no recovery).

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Re: Arbitration on Rear End Accident

Arbitration gives insurance companies the home court advantage. Retain an attorney and file a lawsuit.

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Re: Arbitration on Rear End Accident

Arbitration refers to "inter-company arbitration" done by the insurance companies. This ruling is not binding on anyone and the insurance company can still deny your claim.

If you only have 6 PT appointments, you may want to consider small claims court. This will let you resolve your case quickly. You would sue the other party directly. You may want to consult with an attorney first to determine the value of your case.

Good luck.

Re: Arbitration on Rear End Accident

You will get 0 on your injury claim without a lawyer. You would be a fool to arbitrate instead of filing a lawsuit. Waiting a year has probably hurt your case, and you may well have done other things to hurt your case. Next time you get hurt in an accident, call a lawyer immediately after receiving medical attention.