Legal Question in Personal Injury in Washington
Back injured in car accident need legal advise.
1 year ago I was riding passenger in a car with three people.A woman pulled out in front of us and we ran into a planter box.I was in the front seat and the drivers brother hit the back of my seat.The womans insurence company paid my friend,his brother 500.00 for pain and suffering,and paid him $2400.00 for his bug.They told me that they would pay all medical bills just to send them in.I didnot have medical coverage,and I explaind this to them,after they agreed they refused to pay them.I have back problems cause of this and have been unemployed for 7 months,because I can't work. They have switched me caseworkers three times and are anxious to settle.I have a perminent back injury and I am in pain every day.I cannot wash dishes,Because the next day or so I wont be able to walk.Should I settle?I want to.What should I settle for and how much?Is there some type of formula for this?Sould I sue,or would I have a case.Any help would be greatly appreciated contact me if you need more info. Thankyou
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Back injured in car accident need legal advise.
You have a very serious claim to make, and you should not settle just for medical bills. In addition to those, you have substantial claims for a permanent disability, lost wages, lost future income capacity, pain and suffering, diminished capacity for enjoyment of life, and future lost earnings. These are each separately compensable items for which you have damages claims, but they have to be analyzed and presented properly. I have practiced in this area for 24 years, and I have a sister who is an adjuster at a major insurance company who has as many years working in the settlement of personal injury claims. She admits that the hard fact of the matter is that the insurance companies stop the games and up the reserves for a claim once a lawyer is involved. I would be glad to handle your case on a contingency fee basis where I get paid nothing if I don't get a recovery for you, otherwise I charge the usual 1/3 of any recovery. I can assure you that you will net more with the 2/3 then you will get than if you try to settle with the insurance company on your own, they now have you at a disadvantage and will try to profit from it.
Larry G. Johnson
Foulds & Johnson
Attorneys at Law
1606 E. Columbia St.
Seattle, WA 98103/USA
tel.: (206) 709-8442
fax: (508) 448-5663
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