I was recently injured in a car wreck, does the government owe me money?
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The only people you should speak to about your accident are the police, your insurance company, and your lawyer. Never give out any personal information over the phone. \n\nIf in fact the air bag did malfunction your insurance company should be able to guide you through what needs to be done. The government would have nothing to do with it.
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What damages are you trying to recover?  Who are you recovering on behalf of?  \n\nFeel free to messsage me and I will be happy to assist.
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they should send you a paper that states wo to call or where to write if you had and property in the vehicle. seems unfair they should have to at least mail it to you but nope you have the burden of getting it back wherever it may be. they will also include a day and time that they will auction off the vehicle so you can have a chance to buy back. also just in case noone told you you will also be responsible for the amout of the loan over that of which they auction the vehicle off for.
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I work for a personal injury firm. When you get into an accident, it doesn't only depend on how much of your medical bills are. It depends on how injured you are. Just because you were in an accident doesn't mean that you will get compensated b/c of your medical bills. You must prove significant injury. But based on your 100K in bills so far, it seems pretty serious. So I wouldn't worry about. \n\nHowever, you can't get more money than what the policy has. You have a lawyer right? They will file a suit for you. What you should tell him is the file the suit now because your case will take a long time to settle if you don't. \n\nAlso the only way you can get more money from the accident, is if (a) you have an underinsured motorist policy that exceeds that amount (which you can get the difference, if it settles for their entire policy) or (b) they have an umbrella policy (that's a homeowners policy which could be in the millions, but if their not homeowners then theres no policy); \n\nAnother thing you have to check is when they told you its a 500K policy, is it a single combined limit? (that means all injured parties will have to share the 500K in the policy, no matter how many were injured or their injuries) or is it a 250/500 policy? because that means that the most you can get as an individual is $250,000 only. It's basically $250K per person/$500 per accident. So you should find out because if you weren't the only one injured, then you'll be looking at the funds being split amongst the injured parties. \n\nWhen you sue, you are basically suing for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Those are thing s you must prove. Psychologist, can prove emotional distress. Enjoyment of life? like not being able to workout, go dancing, have intimite relations with your significant other. Those are thing s you must prove, especially if it goes to court. \n\nGood luck.
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All police forces have their own particular process to follow, but based on what we do in my Force  you should phone up and ask to speak with someone in their Professional Standards Department.\nThey should be able to send you the relevant form which is then dealt with by the Police Authority's civil claims department.\nAs to what you should get - well, that's a tricky one.\nNormally only the value of what has been lost / damaged etc, but they may make an ex-gratia payment to cover reasonable inconvenience, particularly if you can demonstrate that they were responsible for losing the kit in the first place.\n\nNote that I say may - they also may not!\n\nIf you are not satisfied with their offer then the best way ahead is to threaten small claims court. Usually they would prefer to settle out of court and save the additional expense. So keep it reasonable and you should get value of your property + a bit on top.\n\nGood luck, and I'm sorry that your property was lost in the first place. We handle so much of it that it is inevitable that we lose some from time to time - but that doesn't help if you are the unlucky person!
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When settling your insurance claim with an insurance company you will be dealing with an adjuster. You need to remember that although this person deals with insurance negotiations on a weekly basis they are also a human being. They are doing their job but they also understand that you need to be paid for your vehicle’s damage and bodily injuries if there are any. \n\nOnce you get it in your head that the adjuster is just like you it will be easier to speak with them. The adjuster will want to tape your phone conversations and that is fine, just think before you speak. Do not say anything that might sound like you were at fault if you were not. Do not say you feel fine when in reality you are in pain from your injuries. \n\nThe best resource that you can have during negotiations is your detailed records. These records should include all the documents you have collected after the accident occurred. This includes the police report, medical records, and estimates on the car damage and so on. If you have any bodily injuries ask the doctor to note any aches or pains you report to them so that they will be detailed enough for the adjuster to understand your physical difficulties caused by the accident. \n\nThe best time to speak to the adjuster is when you have all of your documentation laid out in front of you. Use your common sense and knowledge of what has happened to you. If you feel the adjuster is offering a fair amount than take it. If you are not offered a reasonable amount by the adjuster tell them how you feel. Give them a number you would be satisfied with. \n\nAuto Quotes:  http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Refby=614506&Type=auto\n\nRon @ InsureMe
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Go to a lawyer specializing in Personal Injury. Don't sympathize with the one who got you into all this trouble, and don't care whether he is "incompetent" or not. If you are insured, your insurance company and his should be taking care of expenses, but better see a lawyer first. There will be a lot of investigations and interviews from both companies and your lawyer, and everything will come out. Meanwhile, have a record of all your medical bills and correspondence with the insurance companies, etc; take pictures of everything that was affected, especially your injuries---gross as it may seem, if it is, take shots of your wounds, etc., in short, everything! Your lawyer if he is good will need all these.\n\nMy hubby was hit by a car when he was walking, broke a leg, not his fault as he walked on the pedestrian go-signal. The offender's insurance and our insurance took care of all expenses. We went through 3 or so lawyers before we found someone who really worked on it and got us a 6-figure settlement, aside from the payment of all costs involved. \n\nIf your lawyer is hard to contact, doesn't return your calls, and the case is moving slowly, don't be afraid to fire him. There will be others who will take your case. You don't pay them anything because their payment will be a percentage of your settlement, so the bigger they get for you, the bigger money they get, too. \n\nDon't be discouraged. Keep your wits. Look out for yourself. \n\nIf you were in Canada I can give you number of the best injury lawyer there is...
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Pay the fine, and get insurance before you get back in your car. You are playing Russian Roulette with your future, don't you realize that...it has nothing to do with the fine, it is about LIABILITY. Should you happen to be involved in an accident, whether your fault or not, you WILL BE BLAMED, as you were driving illegally, and you will be at fault...that can get very expensive...so much so that it can follow you the rest of your life as you pay, and pay, and .....pay. Don't be a chump...no excuse you can come up with justifies such a disregard for your future. \nOntario?  AS in Canada, or a city in the US??  IF in US, OVERPAY the fine by 5.00.  You will get a refund check, but DO NOT CASH IT!! As long as the accounting on this ticket is open (can't be closed if there is an outstanding + or - balance, usually, no points can be assigned to your driver's license. IF it is Canada, no points will show up anyway.
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The other posters above are correct in that you should contact the police and give them every piece of evidence that you have. Also contact a civil attorney though, and get the ball rolling on a civil suit to collect the money owed to you.
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Ouch! When no void comes to a settlement with insurance, your best best would get a injury lawyer.  In most case you will WIN and don't have to pay a lawyer one cents.  Check with the law bar in San Fransico and ask the clerk to find you good rate lawyer who wins win.  Hopefully they will have someone contact you.  Good luck, i would file, because I had to in the past when I was in a car accient and it was the cop fault.  Had to sue the city!
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Police will not always attend the scene to report an accident. Unless there is injury to a person other than the driver. Damage to street furniture or witnessed by a Constable.\n\nYou and the driver have a responsibility under 170(2) of the Road Traffic Act to report the accident to police as soon as possible and in any case within 24hours.\n\nAlso the any person must give their details if required to do so and in the case of injury must produce a certificate of insurance at the scene. If they fail they commit an offence.  If some one at the scene gives false details that is also an offence under the RTA. Go to the police and report this fact to them. \n\nNearly everyone out there is a proper person, so if they gave you false dets it's because they had no licence or where not insured.\n\nMost insurance company's want the excess money upfront in any case, if you find the other driver the monies will be paid back by the insurance company, Yes you will lose your no claims discount and no it is not fair, insurance company's are there to make money not to assist you, in their words ot mine. (a top exec from a company once said to me all insurance does is give you a good nights sleep)\n\nI'm not sure what the name is, but there is a bureau of insurers that will assist you when have had an accident with uninsured drivers.
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Hey Friend,\nI think you need a new lawyer or you need to talk plainly to the one you have.. Ask him these questions..I'm not a lawyer, but , an insurance  company insures a person for a certain amount..  ie.. my policy is a 1/3/1 policy 100,000 in liability 300,000 in bodily injury 100,000 in property damage. So as I understand it If I hit you and it's my fault then you could get a maximum of 300,000 in bodily injury.  My agent tells me that this is what I should have and that it is more than the state mandated minimum.  So it sounds like your injuries and damages exceed whatever your or the other persons insurance will cover. If it we're the other persons fault you could sue them for the amount over what their insurance will cover.  In your circumstance there is no one to sue. So look at your policy and whatever your limits of coverage are is what you can get.  NOW if the lawyer is on the pay of your insurance company you REALLY need a second opinion from someone not affiliated with your insurance company.  Good luck.\nKeith
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I wouldn't worry too much about it, maybe request to have a copy of what her injuries were and maybe consult some professionals about the likely hood those injuries occured as a result of your crash.  Shes probably trying to milk you for money now and the injury is probably superficial or non existant.  Check for a statute of limitations , or lawyer up.
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Not sure how you can get paid if neither of you had insurance.  But my best advise is to contact an attorney.  I know attorney's charge a fee, but you may want to check out www.allexperts.com and find an accident attorney on that site and ask them the same question.  It is a free site and you can find experts in almost anything there.  I use it myself.\n\nGood luck and I hope you can find an attorney on allexperts.com.
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Was a report made when you fell? If not when you go back to work make sure they are aware of what happened and that they file a report with home office. Then go to see an attorney and explain the situation to him.Bring your doctors statements or copies if you don't have them don't worry he will get them. He will be glad to take your case for a percentage if he feels you have one. Be sure you find an attorney who specializes in labor laws. Be sure to take the two days off that your doctor advised you to do.I believe they may only be able to deduct it off just this time only for the same incident, depending on the laws in your state. But don't make the mistake of letting them screw you over and don't worry about your new job they will have to compensate if they do you wrong. Follow the advice of your attorney. Find one who will offer a free consultation with you.
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You can only claim compensation if you were not responsible for the accident and somebody else was. Compensation must be claimed from a third party, it is not offered to you automatically. If injured, best to get advice from a solicitor, he/she will advise on how much compensation can be claimed for injuries suffered. Negotiations on actual amounts to be claimed,for such things as damage to property (car, clothing etc), loss of wages if unable to work and payments to cover any injuries sustained, will not normally start until your prognosis is known ie no good accepting any early settlement and then trying to claim more if your health deteriorates after payment made. Any payments made are normally "... in full and final settlement" of your claim, which means you cannot go back for more money if your health gets worse after settlement made to you.\n\nIf you are injured by an uninsured or hit and run driver, you can approach the Motor insurers Bureau (M.I.B.) an organisation set up by Insurance Companies to make payments to people injured in motor accidents by unknown or uninsured persons. They only make payments if you are injured, nothing for damage to any items of property, such as a car.
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STOP! before retaining an attorney $$$, consider contacting the business and informing them of the incident and request the name of their ins. provider. Often they make reasonable offers. (in this case doc bill plus $1000)\n\nOnly if they refuse and your injuries/damages exceed your states max. small claims award by $1000 should you even consider discussing the matter with an attorney. \n\nUnless you were injured and treated professionally (have a bill) your case is weak. Damages for pain and suffering with this type of occurance will be aprox. $1000 unless you can prove the incident was the result of negligence or malice. \n\nIf you hire an attorney it is likely there won't be enough money left to pay the bill for your care.