I was on a bicycle when i was hit by a oil company's car. The driver fled the sceen,and the police caught up with the driver and he was charge with hit and run,flight also, and 3 other charges. the oil company's profits for the first quarter of this year(april 26,06) is 3.9 billion. How much should my lawyer be asking for?
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The amount you sue for has nothing to do with the income of the company. It is dependent upon your injuries and lost wages. If you have been permanently injured your lawyer should hire a life care planner to figure out the extra costs you will incur because of the injury. They vary according to the injury. Will you be buying and pay for repairs for a wheelchair? Will you be seeing more doctors and more often? What is your transportation cost to see the doctor? Do you have to move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. How many days of work did you lose?
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Gather your evidence and return to the lawyer.   \n\nIf you have doctor's note that you have whiplash and needed to stay home from work for such an extended period, and bills for your medication, etc., then bring it to him and insist that he acts more aggressively.  If he thinks he can make a good case for more money, he will - it increases his fee as well.  \n\nIf he doesn't want to pursue it, there may be a reason - he may not believe that your case would win in a courtroom, and the settlement is the best deal you are likely to get.\n\nIf you want to pursue further action regardless, maybe it's time to get another lawyer, or at least a consultation with another law firm and get a second professional opinion on your case.
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Yes, I was hit by a drunk driver who left me for dead. He was only tracked down because an eye witness came forward. I hired an attorney because I had extensive medical bills, lost my job and my car was totaled. My attorney told me that I did not need to appear because they would be taking testimony from the other side and I would be called the following week. Unbeknownst to me, though, the attorney made a deal with the other side citing that I didn't bother to show up in court. All told, the guy walked away scot free and the attorneys took everything.
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Since it has been 8months I doubt you will get anywhere with it. Not only that you have to prove that they knew about the damage....the court doest side on just assumptions. If I would you next time you buy a used car take it some place and get it looked over if the dealer ship wont allow it have the look it over and sign off that there is no damage. If you dont like this answer I would seek legal help!
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Who's insurance company are you having a problem with, yours, or the other person's?  It's relevant!\n\nThe other person's company does NOT have a "fair claims practices" type responsibility to YOU.  They won't pay out more than the policy limit, or more than the minimum required by their policy terms, WHICH YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.\n\nIf it's YOUR insurance company, is the problem that they want to depreciate parts or use after market parts?  You will have to read your policy to see if they can do that. \n\nANY law firm will take this on, but you'll have to pay them up front, and by the hour - which will likely cost more than a new 99 Dodge Durango by the time this is all done.  So it's not worth it to hire a lawyer.
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Dear Friend,\n\nThe best thing to do is get a lawyer.  There is no substitute for your own legal counsel.  That said, here are a few ideas -- not legal advice, just common sense.\n\nFirst, document everything having to do with this incident.  Write down all of your recollections of the encounter.  Get a copy of the phone record that you called 911 (in connection with this woman) which will make the real reason for ther retaliatory claim obvious.\n\nNext, did you get the names of the police officers who responded to the call?  They might be able to testify as to the condition of the car, the circumstances of the meeting, her talking about (or not talking about) any scratches.  If you didn't get the names of the officers, the police might still be able to tell you through their dispatch logs.  Few people make better witnesses than the police.  If they won't voluntarily appear on your behalf, consider getting a subpoena to compel appearance (as a last resort).\n\nAlso, were there any other witnesses?  Make a list.  Talk to each of them and see what they saw.  Did they see damage to the cars?\n\nIf this goes to court, demand proof.  Demand a chance to have your own mechanic look at the "damage."  Demand an explanation of how toddlers caused major auto body damage.  If she has pictures, ask how we can tell what date they were taken.  Demand to see her police report, mechanic report, insurance report.\n\nIt sounds to me like a shakedown.  If so, tell her you won't pay her one red cent.  \n\nYours in Him,\nFrancesois
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Your best bet is to lawyer up.  Retain a lawyer and get prepared for them to press charges.  They will, no doubt, pursue this. $12,000 is a lot of money, and they have to set an example for their other employees.
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How much were your belonging worth? Do you have any proof, e.g., receipts, etc.? Not any attorney, but doubt you could sue for more than actual damages and court costs. Have you contacted the owner or insurance company.
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Contact a personal injury lawyer.  Most charge a contingency fee - that is a percentage of what you make on the claim.  The usual amount is about 20-30% of the verdict.  On the plus side. they only make money if you win the case.\n\nThey can also help stave off creditors until the matter is resolved and you are back on your feet again.
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You should contact a lawyer - most will do a consultation for free, and work with you on the fee, especially if you have a case.  If you contact the company first they may pressure you to settle and you'll lose out on your rights to sue.  You were injured and you deserve compensation.\n\nYour injury reminds me of one of the classic cases in product liability where a woman was injured by an exploding coke bottle.  The glass bottle exploded in her hand in the store while she was removing it from the shelf.  (Escola v Coca Cola Bottling Company of Fresno, 150 P.2d 436 (Cal. 1944)) I couldn't say for sure if you have a case, but it seems like you may.  The one hitch would be if there was a warning enclosed with the carafe when you bought it.  A lawyer would be able to evaluate and tell you for sure.
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If you incorporated, did you issue shares?  if yes how many to each?  What is your title in the corporation and what is his?\n\nYour incorporation papers should spell out your titles/duties\n\nIf not, draw up a list of what you will do and what he will do and make it an addendum to the incorporation papers.\n\nThen, \n\nYour wife is right, as the laborer , you should be paid for time spent on each job at fair market rates.   If you worked for a Harley Dealership fixing bikes, what would they pay you per hour?  That is your pre profit pay to yourself.\n\nThen determine his exact investment versus value of the business.  If he bought in for $10k and the business, if you sold it tomorrow is worth $30k then he is 33% owner and you are 67% owner and that is how profits at end of each month/quarter are split until the status or ratio of work to investment changes.
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If he is out-right refusing to go to a lawyer (I don't recommend this), I would figure out the income replacement first, the the medical costs, the loss he has incurred due to the injury, etc.....You do not pay taxes on settlements unless they are not set up correctly.  The settlement will probably be in the form of an annuity as well.  Based on what you have here, I would say settle for 5 million.  The insurance company will probably settle for 1-2 million unless you have a lawyer.  Good Luck.
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Ask your attorney.  Thats what you pay them for
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Intresting question. As I was reading I thought that I would just hit the gas but then you brought up the point of sueing and tickets. I don't know I guess knowing that I might get out... well maybe I would just reverse.
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dont mind the jerky answerers. look, research you case. cant stress that enough. i paid a lawyer $3614.00 & he used me as a bargaining chip for a more important client. theyre not on your side no matter how much you pay. look up the state legislature for that session. match the charges with the evidence (to get them thrown out). the insurance, if you can prove you car was off the road it can be thrown out. the state cant enforce on insurance. the eluding could be dumped if you didnt go more than a mile. do the work yourself, dont leave it to the lawyer. if you do go to jail cps could get involved, beware.
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First, I am really sorry to hear this and wish you all the best.\n\nBut knowing a good law firm requires knowing the specific jurisdiction of the event. You are going to be looking for a plaintiff's litigation firm which specializes in personal injury. While money is not necessarily an objective, the recovery might be extensive assuming the estate of the deceased driver has anything to give. I would recommend consulting with a few different lawyers in your area and comparing their advice. Given what you have said, the recovery should be rather significant (including injuries to your wife, vehicle loss, loss of wages, and any potential impact it might have on the child). But just compare the advice of the attnys in the area and proceed from there.
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Forget the casualty loss (which I think you qualify for anyway).  how about a lawsuit v the PD that sold your bike?\n\nThe laws are written so that most people can't claim casualty losses - they are for real catastrophes.