Legal Question in Insurance Law in California

Auto Accident

I was a passanger in an auto accident last year, where the driver of the car that I was in was found at fault and have been working with the driver's insurance (State Farm) to get my medical bills paid (over $6,000 so far) they paid the initial $5000 but now they have stopped paying and are offering me a settlement that is less that what is still owed on the bills (which now have a finance charge). Is there a way that I can get them to pay what is still outstanding and receive an amount for pain and suffering without having to hire a lawyer or would my car insurance cover the remaining amount under my underinsured coverage?


Asked on 1/10/08, 7:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: Auto Accident

You should talk to an attorney. It sounds like the driver had medical payments coverage that paid the first $5,000 in bills. However, they are now handling this as a liability claim - which means they are not on your side anymore. You need to talk to an attorney to figure out what your case is worth.

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Answered on 2/06/08, 10:40 am


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