Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania

I was rear ended in a MVA n I wanted to settle out of court for my lost wages n pain and suffering what would be the minimum to ask for ??


Asked on 7/09/10, 12:01 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Richard Senker Senker Law Office

It would depend on how badly you were injured and on how much the injuries affected your life. There are so many variables that go into determining the value of a case. An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to get you more money (after his fee) than you will be able to get if you do this by yourself. Please call to discuss before you talk to the insurance company--they do this all the time, and they're certain to take advantage of your inexperience. The call is free!

Richard Senker 1 866 AUTOCRASH (toll free)

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Answered on 7/09/10, 4:11 am
James Monaghan Law Office of James V. Monaghan

First of all, if you are unrepresented, the insurance company will lowball you. You need to be represented by an attorney. Secondly, there are many factors that go into calculating the value of a personal injury claim. Obviously, it is easy to calculate the value of your out of pocket expenses including lost wages. It becomes more complicated if yoou will have potential lost future earnings not to mention the challenging calculation of the value of your pain and suffering. My office offers a free initial consultation and I can provide discounted rates depending upon the current status of the case. My phone # is 610-279-4300

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Answered on 7/09/10, 5:53 am
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

It really depends. Have you spoken to an attorney yet? You should generally not settle out of court without consulting an attorney. There may be additional layers of insurance coverage available to compensate you. Feel free to call our offices to discuss. 267.639.3105.

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Answered on 7/09/10, 7:08 am

You may not even be able to make a claim for pain and suffering if you selected limited tort. You should speak with a qualified personal injury attorney. Many will offer a free, no obligation, consultation.

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Answered on 7/12/10, 7:28 am


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