by kaitlynsmommy123 » Wed Jun 20, 2012 01:15 am
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I was broadsided by another vehicle, and this person was cited as 100% at fault, doing roughly 6800.00 in damages to the vehicle. I sustained some soft tissue injury to my neck and right arm. The total medical bills are around 3800.00 including 13 visits to the chiropractor over a 2mth span. I lost 3 days of work for a total of 800.00 in lost wages. The insurance company just contacted me offering 1800.00 for my pain and suffering and the 800.00 for my lost wages. I would like to know if this is a reasonable amount, as in my opinion it isnt even close...
I was broadsided by another vehicle, and this person was cited as 100% at fault, doing roughly 6800.00 in damages to the vehicle. I sustained some soft tissue injury to my neck and right arm. The total medical bills are around 3800.00 including 13 visits to the chiropractor over a 2mth span. I lost 3 days of work for a total of 800.00 in lost wages. The insurance company just contacted me offering 1800.00 for my pain and suffering and the 800.00 for my lost wages. I would like to know if this is a reasonable amount, as in my opinion it isnt even close...
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 02:35 am Post Subject:
Pain and suffering damages are often difficult to quantify and can vary dramatically from one jurisdiction to another. In calculating your damages, one factor to consider is the degree to which your work is impaired. For example, does the pain prevent you from working altogether; if you are able to work does the pain impair your job performance. Similarly, you should take into consideration the degree to which the pain and suffering interferes with normal life functions such as romantic relations, performing household duties, interacting with your children, and maintaining healthy stress levels. Other factors to consider are the severity of the injury, whether there is any permanent scarring or disfigurement, the type of medical treatment received, the length of recovery time, and potential long term consequences of the injuries. Finally, you should also consider any emotional consequences such as embarrassment or insecurity.
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