Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

small claims court

I was hit in the rear of my car in an auto accident. The defendants insurance company totaled my car and sent a check to cover its cost. They want to settle the PI for $200.00. If I accept the settlement can I sue the defendant in small claims court to recover what the insurance company did not give me in the settlement? Please respond via e-mail only thank you


Asked on 7/18/07, 12:07 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: small claims court

No. They will make you sign a release. If you were injured in the accident you should get a lawyer. Go to my site, www.mwrothinjurylaw.com and download my free report about Secrets Insurance Companies Don't Want You To Know.

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Answered on 7/23/07, 8:36 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: small claims court

I agree with Mr. Roth.

You need an attorney.

Accepting the insurance company money, and signing a release, ends the case.

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Answered on 7/24/07, 1:28 am
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: small claims court

No. Once you accept the settlement you are done. If you do not like it, either talk to an attorney or file a lawsuit in small claims court.

You can learn more at www.calpiblog.com or email me at [email protected] for my free ebook on small claims court.

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Answered on 7/24/07, 9:43 am


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