Re: 17 y/o in MVA

I would need to know more facts. What were her injuries? What was her medical treatment. I can tell you one thing for sure, if you are not represented by a lawyer the insurance company is going to low-ball you.

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Dont settle!

Discuss this with a lawyer immediately! Any insurance company will try to get the lowest figure. You can probably do better with a lawyer even if there are some no-fault questions.

Please do yourself a favor and aet a lawyer to explain all the facets to you.

Re: 17 y/o in MVA

The insurance company is referring to the "serious injury" requirement set forth in the no-fault insurance law. There are more catagories than just the two that the insurance company mentioned to you (no lost work and not being laid up for 90 days). You should discuss the case with a lawyer and make sure that your daughter gets all the medical treatment that she needs before you can assess her medical situation. In addition, because your daughter is younger than 18, a court must approve any settlement, even if there is no lawsuit started. Its called an infant's compromise and there are some filing fees involved. My firm handles these cases on a contigency basis so feel free to contact me by email or at 212-622-7180. I would not take a fee on the first $1,500, as you have already obtained this offer without a lawyer. Good luck.