Legal Question in Personal Injury in Ohio

Re: I need to know what is fair compensation for an accident related injury

It is difficult to provide a value for your claim without more information. The value of what is considered fair compensation is based upon the medical expenses incurred, the nature of your physical injuries, the length of disability, the time that you continue to experience pain and suffering and a loss of normal enjoyment of life, as well as past and future earnings. From what you describe it is too early to place a fair value on your claim and I would suggest that you seek a second opinion on your injuries from another doctor and consult with an attorney in your local area as it is dangerous handling your claim without competent representation if your condition becomes chronic or longstanding. The insurance company is out to pay you as little as possible for your injuries and will likely be very nice to you to avoid your hiring an attorney but I suggest you consult with a local attorney sooner than later based upon what you have described. good luck.

Re: I need to know what is fair compensation for an accident related injury

You may be compensated for your lost wages, but you must get a Dr.'s excuse to satisfy the insurance company. Also, you may be able to get compensation for fear of driving, but you probably need to get a counselor (psychiatrist or psychologist) to back up your claim. Insur. companies do not just hand out money to claimants because they are inconvienced. In fact, they assume that nobody is hurt and make you prove (usually in court) that you are the exception. You probably will need a lawyer to get fairly compensated.