Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
I was a passenger in a car that went off the frwy and hit a guard rail & wall.
The car was not drivable but the driver called a tow truck & not the police. He
never submitted a claim.He was driving too fast. I was in the backseat &
discovered a few weeks later that I had back and neck problems.I have not
hired an attorney, the insurance company of the driver has reimbursed me for
expenses so far, but I have concerns about statutes, etc. Do I need to hire an
attorney? I have not had much relief from my injuries,I require frequent
medical & PT, my MRI shows some problems & I am afraid this can go on for
years.It's difficult for me to hold a full time job because of the pain & as a
student I have had to obtain disabilty exceptions for my classes. Please advise
me as to what I should do and how.
7 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
You should have a lawyer review the situation in detail and advise you of your options, pros, cons, etc. Certainly any of the lawyers on this site are qualified, capable and willing to do so. There is usually no charge for this type of consultation.
Re: Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
Yes, you should at least consult with an attorney. You can call my office at 949-548-1700.
Regards,
Ben
Re: Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
You should get both proper medical care and an attorney.
Re: Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
as any of us would tell you, you need an attorney at this point, and do not delay. i am sure you will have the various lawyers responding happy to speak with you, including myself.
a competent attorney needs to assess exactly where you and your claim stand at this point. there are a number of factors.
please feel free to call.
Daniel King
818 587-9299
Re: Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
The easy answer is that you should have gotten an attorney to start with. It is not too late, but is getting there. The Statute of limitations is a concern that could bar your recovery. Feel free to conact me if interested in getting honest and experienced representation.
Re: Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
Yes--you do have to be concerned with statutes and time limits. And other things--are you getting the proper medical care, are all your claims being documented properly, should you get different medical care?---If you have health ins and your own auto ins, how does that factor in?
Sounds like you need an experienced PI atty to handle and coordinate all these things for you. If you are in So. CA, call me at 714-963-5123. I'll provide a free consult to get a game plan going.
Re: Auto Accident 11/19/02 - I was injured passenger
Get a lawyer immediately!! Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.