Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Re: Same insurance for both parties in accident

OF course you have time limits, probably one year; and yes you should get an attorney if the ins co is stiffing you as usual. No you are not "entitled" to up to 3X - that is an old rule of thumb no longer of much value. Every case is different and recovery depends on effectiveness of counsel, and obviously depends upon the facts and injury.

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Re: Same insurance for both parties in accident

There is no automatic 3X's anything. The case has to be analyzed on its own merits. It is very common for the ins. companies to offer very little on soft tissue cases. That is becuase juries award very little money. You do have a time limit. If your accident was after Jan. l, 03, you have two years from the accident date to settle or file. If the accident was in 02, there is only one year unless the ins. co. extends the statute. You probably do need an atty. If you are in the Orange County area, I'll give you a free consultation and if all looks good, I can handle this for you.

Re: Same insurance for both parties in accident

Get a lawyer. In my experience without a lawyer the insurance company will always try to give you the shaft. The adjuster works for them. Don't be fooled by feigned sympathy. Get a lawyer.