Legal Question in Personal Injury in Washington

Auto Accident Treatment & Settlement

5 Months ago I was involved in an auto accident where the other driver was at fault. I received a settlement for my totalled van but have not settled for medical expenses,etc. My neck and head injuries have been treated by my family doctor, chiroprator and a massage therapist. Recently, the adjustor said they would no longer authorize payment of further treatments... can they do that? Is there a 'cut-off' amount of time when they can say 'enough'? I don't think my chiro treatments have been feel-good appointments and frankly, it's an inconvenience to my busy self employed schedule. The adjustor also requested copies of W-2's for the past 6 months or my tax returns for the past 3 years. Can they legally require this info and/or should I provide it? I am the sole breadwinner for my family. What resonable damages (pain suffering, time, possible long term treatment/effects, etc.) should I seek? How do I figure this?


Asked on 9/16/02, 1:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Kornfeld Robert B Kornfeld, Attorney at Law, Inc., P.S.

Re: Auto Accident Treatment & Settlement

I would be happy to give you a free telephone, in person or email consultation.

There is a 3 years statute of limitations, generally with exceptions, in Washington state for filing a claim e.g. lawsuit.

If you have PIP coverage or private insurance, you can get your bills paid regardless of the third party insurer's refusal to pay your bills any further. Typically, the insurer won't pay anything up front. In your case, you are lucky they are paying up to this point. At the end of the case, the insurer pays you for all of your medical expenses, wage loss, pain and suffering and any other out of pocket expenses.

Feel free to call me at 1 800 282 4878

Rob

Rob Kornfeld

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Answered on 9/16/02, 4:06 pm


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