Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
If person is injured in an automobile accident (hit in the rear) the party admits to be totally at fault and police determine total liability on the party"s admission. It is a corporation/company own van that did the hitting is it adviseable to threaten the copany with a law suit if the insurance company is making small time offer. The injury is a herniated disc in the neck C-4 -C-5 and rotators cup along with thorn muscle in shoulder. The injured has been ruled 15% total permanent disability as resullt of the accident. The insurance company has a one million dollar policy. The offer is $35,000. I remember up north the law firms use to file a letter of intent to the company as well thus applying pressure from the company to its insurance company. Is this no longer the case and is it different in Florida.
3 Answers from Attorneys
You should definitely consult with a Personal Injury attorney. From the fact scenario you described, an attorney's involvement would most certainly aid in negotiation helping you protect your legal rights. Please feel free to contact me to discuss the details of your case further. 305.482.3264
The insurance company is there to defend the company so there is no point in threatening suit against the company especially since im assuming the policy limits are high enough to pay the injuries alleged. If the policy limits were limited, there could be an argument of bad faith which could be brought attention to the actual insured (the company )in this case )instead of just the insurance company. You could also file a civil remedy notice, to discuss further 772.332.1289
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