I was hit by a drunk driver and?
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at
2:49 am
Sidoney asked:
She fled the scene. I was rear ended at a red light she had no intention of stopping at. My dogs flew from the back seat to the dashboard, I followed her called 911 and she was arrested. It turns out it was her 3rd arrest for drunk driving, she was conviicted of drunk driving and felonious assault. I was in bed for two months, had to hire someone to take care of the house,because I was in so much pain. I’m trying to get damages from her insurance for $10,000. (roughly what my bills were) They want to settle at $4400.00 and I’m being told I should settle. ***? I’m not asking for the moon, I think given the circumstances I’m being very reasonable – everyone who saw me during that time frame were licking their chops over how much I was going to get!!! (Like looking for $500,000 or 1,000,000) What do you think is reasonable and should I get another lawyer?
to xtowgrunt: yes by the laws of physics the dogs should have gone back, but there was no back to go to. So the immediate impact (and remember this happened in literally a second) flush against the seat and then flying towards the front. I had my seat belt on and I flew forward too!
She fled the scene. I was rear ended at a red light she had no intention of stopping at. My dogs flew from the back seat to the dashboard, I followed her called 911 and she was arrested. It turns out it was her 3rd arrest for drunk driving, she was conviicted of drunk driving and felonious assault. I was in bed for two months, had to hire someone to take care of the house,because I was in so much pain. I’m trying to get damages from her insurance for $10,000. (roughly what my bills were) They want to settle at $4400.00 and I’m being told I should settle. ***? I’m not asking for the moon, I think given the circumstances I’m being very reasonable – everyone who saw me during that time frame were licking their chops over how much I was going to get!!! (Like looking for $500,000 or 1,000,000) What do you think is reasonable and should I get another lawyer?
to xtowgrunt: yes by the laws of physics the dogs should have gone back, but there was no back to go to. So the immediate impact (and remember this happened in literally a second) flush against the seat and then flying towards the front. I had my seat belt on and I flew forward too!
well this is an place to ask question not to tell story
If you were rilly that messed up, I’d say go for the $10,000–or even more (within reason). Maybe $12,000 to include pain and suffering. You at least want to cover your doctor’s bills.
Yes get another lawyer. I don’t know how bad you were hurt, but what they offer you is crazy. Don’t settle for that!!!!
Her insurance is required to pay up to the maximum allowable per her policy. What they are most likely saying is that $4400 is all that is left in that fund. You could go after her in a civil suit, but odds are you wouldn’t see much money being as she is probably going to jail for a few years. Odd, though, reading your description raises a question. You said she rear ended you causing your dog to fly from the rear seat to the dashboard. In a rear end collision of stopped vehicle, unsecured objects in your vehicle would go rearward not forward.
I think the story needs to be told so people can understand the question, I would get another lawyer. I got a lot more than that, with less suffering than you seem to be going through. You will suffer in the future too these things don’t magically go away once you receive a payout. Good Luck
get advice at least from another lawyer. i don’t know about a million, but you should at least get repaid for the damages.
dont u have a lawyer? if u do its time to look for a new one. NEVER settle for less than ur bills.