Legal Question in Personal Injury in Illinois
Do i need a lawyer
I was involved in an accident in aug of 2005. I was rearended at 55 and hit head on at 55. myself, my 3 kids and my mother in law were in the car. we had some pretty significant injuries and in the 5 months since the accident, the atfault partys insurance has contacted me once by mail and once by an independent adjuster. i was advised to refuse giving a recorded statement, by my own insurance co. (to protect myself). In this letter the adjuster told me, (indirectly) that my claim was pushed aside because of that. Now between me and my kids we have $50000 in medical bills, that we are being turned into collections for. what can i do? is it time to get a lawyer?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Do i need a lawyer
DEAR SIRS:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR E-MAIL. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN A LAWYER BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS ACCIDENT, AND THE NEED TO RECOVER FUTURE ELEMENTS OF DAMAGE, SUCH AS FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES AND FUTURE PAIN AND SUFFERING.
OUR LAW FIRM HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR NEARLY TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS, AND HANDLES ONLY THESE TYPE OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CASES.
WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENTED MANY SUCH FAMILIES AS YOURSELF.
PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS AT (312) 977--9900.
MANY THANKS.
JOHN
LAW OFFICES
JOHN C. WUNSCH, P.C.
(312) 977--9900
1.24.06
Re: Do i need a lawyer
Yes, it's time. You have what sounds like a serious case, and I encourage you to be well represented. Please feel free to contact my office for a free consultation.
Re: Do i need a lawyer
You needed an attorney from the moment you were injured. Under no circumstances would I advise you to give a recorded statement without having first spoken to an attorney who knows how to handle situations like this. The insurance company adjuster like to scare you into thinking that they will not settle your case unless you give a recorded statement; however, nowhere in the Insurance Act does it say that the insurance company is entitle to it. Rather, they are under an obligation to deal with you in all good faith--and extorting you in giving a recorded statement is certainly not "good faith" in my book.
I would suggest you contact an attorney at your earliest convenience. $50,000 in medical bills is not pocket change. The providers will want their money and if you have health insurance, they are entitled to get their money back under their subrogation rights.
I hope this helps--I have put some information on my website for those who need some sort of a guidance in order to find out what to do. Feel free to peruse it.
Taradji Law Offices
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