Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

I was rear ended, estimate damage to bumper ($700 to $1000) medical bill (physical therapy - neck, emergency room bill $2600.00) lost wages $60.00.

Insurance company offered to pay 2600.00 + 60.00 + 750.00 car + 500 Pain/suffering... Is this fair for pain and suffering?


Asked on 11/21/16, 3:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

No, they are low-balling you. They should be paying a minimum of $6,000 for pain and suffering, more like $9,000. Courts usually award between 3 and 5 times the out of pocket damages for pain and suffering in cases with significant injuries. In a low value case like yours, 2x would be the minimum, up to 3x.

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Answered on 11/22/16, 10:29 am


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