How much can I get for pain an suffering in my car accident

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Hi. How much can i get for pain an suffering in my car accident? Can you help me please? I am finding this hard. Bernadette

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Q. I just got in to a car accident what is my first step?

see a family physician right away..

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Parking lot accidents are no fault and you don`t lose points. Your insurance is usually not affected because charges are not laid.

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Q. How much should i get back if i got into a car accident?

how much should i get back for my accident? i have pain in my back

Q. What is included in pain & suffering in a car accident?
assuming that the other person is 100% at fault for a vehicle collision, what is covered in pain & suffering? is the only factor medical bills?

For who, under what circumstances? What are your losses? Ignore the blatant ads for attorneys, but see http://injury-law.freeadvice.com/injury-law/reasonable_pain_and_suffering.htm

Q. Car accident pain & suffering?
some one please help..i got into a car accident,the guy was at fault,he ran a red traffic light.i was transported to e.r.i suffered a severe neck & shoulder pain.plus multiple muscle spasms,i was off for 10 days from work,i had nightmares,headaches,anti-social,emotion… depressed,taking zoloft.i had 6 weeks of physical therapy and i have tons of medication im taking.my car repair cost $11000 and my medical bill came to $12800.based on my circumstance how much should be my pain and suffering???

Sue him for 11000 (car) +12800 (medical) + 100000 (Pain)

Q. Is there an industry standard for a car accident pain and suffering claim?
i was in an accident when i was 34 weeks pregnant and it put me into pre-term labor (very scary). i was put on medication to control the contractions and have been ever since. the other driver's insurance company accepted fault. my medical bills were covered by my insurance but totaled $2239.00. we are waiting until after the baby is born to settle "just in case."

There is absolutely NO INDUSTRY STANDARD Yikes.... i knew someone woudl say the "3 times medical" thing... please please know.. this is completely absolutely ridiculously untrue. I dont know who even came up with that! You wouldnt believe how much someone who wants money can rack up in chiro bills they dont need... ive seen people with a little scratch on their bumper rack up 30k in chiro bills! Adjuster will never give 3 times that in medical! theyd be lucky if they even got their bills covered! "Pain and suffering" is based on permenancy and extent of your injury and future medical expenses... In your case.. if your baby is born and is fine... i would say about 5k or so... this would be for any out of pocket or lost work you had... and a little extra for the "pain and suffering"- just keep in mind.. its not the lottery. I know the experience sucked.. but your not permenantly injured. Just be reasonable and dont expect to win the lottery and youll be fine! and think twice before you listen to alot of people on here!

Q. Pain and suffering? car accident?
ok i got into a car accident, and it was my fault, but now they called me to go to the doctor and i had full car it was my sister my little brother, my little sister and my best friend, well now they are calling for us to go to the doc and get checked now they told me the victims were gona recived a check called the pain and suffering is there a catch for that? please help!!

I don't think there is a catch. I do think if you do not get to the doctor within a certain period of time it could cause a loophole where you wont get any compensation. If you were injured, there should be no problem proving this, I would go to my own doctor though, If they would allow that.

Q. How did you handle the pain and suffering from a car accident??
my car was totaled in ca!! what do i do now? i have missed 1000 hours of work and spend most of that time in physical therapy. what is the fair amount to get of pain and suffering? moreover is there a max or calculation to use in the state of ca? i’m still in lot of pain and have trouble walking still, even a year later? how long dose it take to get back to normal? how do i handle pain suffering settlement? what should i be doing to get well? i need a lawyer? what fair to pay them? how do i find a good doctor and lawyer in around irvine, ca? i have look into hiring a lawyer since day one! plus talked all insurance compaies. i have 2 years to trurn all expences. i have already got money for my car. my heaklth insurance has been covering all my expenses, but they want thier money back! from someone!! howevr the all lawyers i have talked to want over 30% of what they get including med and pain payment. so why would i want to give a lawyer 30% for doing nothing. won't the lawyer suck up 30% of the total case, leaving me to pay for doctors, wiht my pain and suffering!! this seams unfair!! i can see a lawyer getting 30% of the pain and suffering, but not of everything! the other stuff the insurance company is already going ot pay for without a lawyer, get it!!! so what is fair to pay a lawyer, for doing nothing more than writing a letter and few phone calls? what i'm trying find out is…… what is the max, and what is fair, and what is likely, to get from a car accident? if you know someone that knows forward this to them please!! i have over $10k in medical and another 10k for missed work, plus i'm still not back to 80% moreover, am still in pain 90% of the day and night, 18 months later. so that is that worth?? if you asked me it’s millions, but i was told $35,000 was the max the insurance company will cover. which is all the lawyer will really go after, right?? the insurance is offering to pay out 35k now, what do i do!! i could hire a lawyer, but would i get any more! i think not!! moreover i would net less; after the lawyer takes their 30% and expenses, right?? what should i do and how to do it?

Many questions/issues, but I have many answers! 1. Fair amount for "pain and suffering"? I can't really say, since you didn't tell us what injuries you sustained. The settlement for that will be based off of the specific injuries, not bills, not time off from work, etc. If you sprain your ankle and miss 3 weeks and spend $8000, that doesn't change the fact that you have a sprained ankle. You obviously are hurt worse than that, but the answer to this specific question relies too heavily on information we don't know. 2. There is no maximum you can claim. The insurer will NOT settle for more than their policy covers the other driver. Also, the insurer will not tell you what their limit is unless your injury obviously exceeds it. They will say something like "Our limits provide enough money to settle your claim" and leave it at that. If their policy limits are not sufficient, you can always make a claim for Underinsured Motorist on your own policy. Your rates will not go up. Also, be aware that in California, if you were determined to have any fault in the accident, even as little as 1%, your award will be reduced by that amount (you were 1% at fault, you collect 99% of your damages. You were 40% at fault, you get 60%, etc.) 3. The "pain and suffering" settlement will be part of your medical bills. You have a set amount of time to SETTLE your claim, 2 or 3 years in CA. If you have not settled by then, the only way to extend the window is to sue the other driver. When you settle your medical claim, they will have you sign a release that prevents you from suing the other driver or coming back to them for more money. Be sure to get it right the first time! They should cover 100% of your medical costs, 100% of your lost wages, and add in the "pain and suffering". 4. If you hire an attorney, be prepared to have them take 30-40% of your settlement. It's a big chunk, so make sure that your medical bills and lost wages are covered after they take their cut. 5. If you decide to get representation, hire an attorney that is experienced in personal injury. Good lawyers are busy lawyers. Busy lawyers don't usually have time to send you letters soliciting your business or spend a few days in a studio shooting a TV commercial. Good lawyers tend to advertise very little, because they don't need to. Their satisfied clients advertise for them. If you sign with an attorney, they will find a good MD for you to visit.

Q. What is the price for pain and suffering...car accident compensation.?
i was rear ended by an suv and since have had very bad back and leg pain. i was diagnosed by my doctor with a badly pulled muscle that runs down my leg and hits my sciatic nerve and he recommended physical therapy which i have not yet started. i am not a complainer and i know that i was lucky in this car accident. but lately i am feeling like i should somehow be reimbursed for all my sleepless nights and pain. i can't drive without pain. i can't get through the night without a heating pad and pain meds. i haven't been able to walk my dogs or exercise for two months. is there a price tag for 2 months of pain and suffering? i'm dealing with progrressive insurance and the accident was ruled completely the other driver's fault.

You biggest problem is you haven't obtained treatment for your injuries. The insurance company is going to think that if you were really hurt or hurt bad enough to cause problems in your life, you would have obtained treatment earlier. If you seek out treatment now, they'll likely deny it for the same reason. Soft tissue injuries tend to heal on their own within 6-8 weeks. I could probably give you a estimate of an injury claim based on 2 months pain and suffering but that would be assuming you were doing something, anything, to reduce it (such as physical therapy like you mentioned). I'm sorry but you screwed yourself over. Even if you took the other driver to court, your injury claim will likely be minimal. You'll be lucky to receive $1,000.00 plus payment for visit to the doctor and you're more likely to receive about $500.00. Had you begun treatment for your injuries right away you could have probably received $1,500.00 for your pain and suffering plus the cost of your medical bills and you wouldn't be in any pain by now.

Q. How much will i receive from a car accident settlement? pain and suffering?
i was in a car accident last week. someone cut me off when i had the right of way and i totaled my small car. i suffered whiplash and some bruising. i will be attending pt for about 8 weeks for my whiplash. i also have been dealing with post traumatic stress (as diagnosed by a neurologist) how much can i expect to receive beside the money for my car and medical bills? (because my car was old and i'm not going to be able to find one for the $4000 that my car is worth and in excellent condition like my car was)

What state did the accident occur in? Just because you may have been injured, does not mean that you are entitled to monetary compensation. The bodily injury threshold requirements vary from state to state. Some are verbal, others are monetary, and still others require the injury to be "serious". A whiplash injury is considered minor. Your PTS claim will be challenged for sure. Do you anticipate further treatment? If not, how traumatic could this accident have been? If you are tort eligible, the adjuster will evaluate your claim based on the nature and extent of your injury, disability, and treatment. If you live in a state that requires PIP, your medical expenses need to be paid through your own policy. Otherwise, these expenses will be included in the settlement offer. Case values vary widely from state to state even venue to venue within some states. Expect a settlement of no more than $2k-$2.5k plus meds and wages(assuming you do not have PIP). This settlement could be higher or lower depending on where you live. This is just my opinion, based on claims handling experience.

Q. What do you think we should get for pain and suffering from a car accident?
my car got rear ended and now i'm experiencing some soreness and sharp pain in my neck and back. my passenger is also complaining about some pain in his legs since he was sitting in the back seat. i just want to hear what you think we should get for pain and suffering.

Oh, for crying out loud, stop wondering about money and seek some treatment for your back and neck pain. You will not get nearly the money you think you will and quite frankly, you should not. Maybe a few hundred dollars, the rest is for medical bills, and lost wages if any.

Q. What is the ohio maximum for pain and suffering from whiplash during a car accident?
hello all! i'm ready to settle a claim. everything is going to be paid for- repairs, hospital bills, chiropractor, etc. however, i have to negotiate the amount i get back for pain and suffering. back a few years ago, i got whiplash but didn't have to go to the chiropractor and got only $500 for my pain and suffering... with this accident, i had to go approximately 12-15 times. so, i'm wondering what my state maximum might be for my case.

Ohio may or may not have a cap on what you can receive for pain and suffering. Some states do; some don't. But whatever you do talk to a lawyer! This is vital ... unless you're willing to settle for far less than what you should get ... cap or no cap. An injury lawyer won't charge you anything for information and will probably represent you without any money up front. If you learned anything from your past experience you will talk to an injury lawyer. Most will charge you only if you win. Flip open the Yellow Pages ... they've got scads of ads. Sure, they'll take a percentage of your award ... that's how they make their money. But you'll be much better off! BTW, I'm not a lawyer. Wish you the best!

Q. Pain n suffering car accident broken jaw, teenager, passenger?
okay so i got in a car accident as a passenger of a car we slid out in the rain and crashed into a pole i broke my jaw in the accident and it is being wired shut for about two months i lost a tooth and am prob loosing four more when the wires come off on liquid diet how does that all work with getting that i talked to my friends insurance person and she had brought it up and siad that they figure it out after my injuries have healed and doctor bills have been filed and then they will figure it out with me. how does that work what is it, does my friend have to pay that out of pocket or does insurance going to cover it, he has allstate insurance, help to understand this situation would be awsome i dont want my friend t have to pay cuz then im not takin the money, it wasnt his fault it was a accident

It will depend on the circumstances of the accident, If your friend was drink driving or driving recklessly and it was recorded the he was driving recklessly it is unlikely that the insurance company will cover it, but regardless, check with the insurance company NOW. If you wait and then they say "You were meant to file the report straight after the accident" you'll be in trouble, but if they say come back when you get all the bills, at least you know.

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