Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Being unrepresented, you probably will not receive anywhere near what an attorney would be able to get for you. You are entitled to everything you list above. If you were to file suit against the automobile manufacturer without an attorney, you might not get far beyond the starting line.

I agree with Mr. Cohen in all respects, and would add that unless the failure of the airbags to deploy caused injury, you will get nowhere with suing the maker. And even if you did, you are going to face defenses based on the maintenance history of the car, and arguments that they performed as designed (they are not designed to deploy in rear impact, though if you were rammed into a car in front of you maybe they should have). Bottom line: it would just be foolish to take on the auto maker without an attorney, and as Mr. Cohen said, you will probably get anywhere near what an attorney would get for you.

On reading your post, my biggest concern is that you are seriously selling yourself short, and also potentially the case for your son. The accident you describe sounds very severe. Damage to a person in accidents like that can be hidden and long-lasting, but the average person just wants to get on with things and doesn't usually do everything necessary to fully investigate an injury. Insurance companies take advantage of this and settle cases early, before a lawyer can get involved and before a proper medical investigation can be done. Many times, people will discover that they still have serious medical issues, but it's too late, because they unwisely signed a release when they didn't have all the information. Don't make that mistake! You owe it to yourself and your son to be thorough. Don't be in a hurry! Take your time and whatever you do, do NOT take advice from the insurance company. It really would be better to have a professional who's totally on your side to help guide you. If the fee is a problem, that can also be negotiated, and remember, your son's fee is capped by law at 25%. I strongly suggest you call right away (877) LION-FOR-LAW (546-6367), or email: [email protected]

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Most attorneys are able to get you at least 1/3 more than you can on your own, although there are no guarantees. Let an experienced personal injury attorney take over the case and advise you on what you should do. Airbags sometimes do not deploy in rear end accidents. It is unlikely, based on your injuries, that it would be worthwhile to explore this issue.

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Good luck to you.

You are entitled to all costs, injuries, and any damages that are related to the accident, and your physical injuries, including all of the items that you noted. If you were not pushed into the car in front of you, we would not expect the air bags to deploy. That generally requires some sort of frontal impact. However, even if there was an air bag issue, the vehicle and driver that rear ended you is still responsible for all of the injuries, including those injuries that were caused, if any, due to the failure of the air bag to deploy. As far as gettting an attorney is concerned, this can be problematic, depending on what the total damages are. You can always consider small claims if the total value is less then $5000.