Legal Question in Insurance Law in Illinois

Settlement

my lawyer called me about a week ago, he said he had talked

to the other party claim adjuster, and becaues the accident

was a side impact and no tickets were issued, i would only

get about 50% of what i would have gotten if it was a rear

end accident, i was hit by a truck last year and i had what

my lawer called soft injuries. I was told by my lawyer i would get about 20,000 - his fee, should i go for more or

settle ?


Asked on 9/12/03, 2:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Spencer Farris The S.E. Farris Law Firm

Re: Settlement

I am sorry to learn of your injuries. Unfortunately, you have not given enough information for me to accurately answer your question. If you hired a qualified trial attorney, he/she is your best source of information. However, if you can tell me:

The nature of your injuries and the medical procedures, along with their costs;

Where the crash occurred;

What you were doing (turning left, going straight) when you got hit;

What kind of traffic control devices were at the intersection (I assume it was at an intersection that you were hit) and any extenuating circumstances, i.e. drinking and driving, etc.,

I can give you a better answer. The fact that you have a previous injury will affect the value of later injury cases, as your body is already "damaged."

You can respond by email, or call me at 866.621.6519, without cost or obligation.

I hope I can be of assistance.

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Answered on 9/12/03, 3:30 pm


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