Got into an accident, Got hit by a car running red. My car was totaled. I went to see Chiropractor for 3 months, and in result of $ 2200 medical bill. 15 days of missing work.
How much should i ask for pain and suffering? the claim adjuster is offering me $ 1,500. Do you think this is low?
Answer by ℂharles
They should cover your medical expenses, missed income, and damage to property. Of course, "should" is my opinion of the right thing to do. I have no idea what a *typical* payment would be... sorry you were in an accident!
Answer by Attorney Michael Grossman
What is your attorney saying? It is all up to whether he/she can convince them to pay what they should, and they should pay ALL damages relating to this accident (eg, medical bills, lost income, pain & suffering, etc).
You cannot "ask" for a fair amount. Insurance is obviously in the business of paying out as little as possible (every time, no exceptions), and because of this, you cannot believe what they say. You have to demonstrate that your attorney can beat their insurance company (or at least AN insurance company) in court to scare them into making a realistic offer.
Answer by Molly Smithee
It's definitely too low if you really had that much in medical bills. Plus, you need to add in the lost wages from the 15 days you missed. Here is an article on things that can go into the damages a person can seek in a personal injury lawsuit: http://www.williamsbailey.com/articles/damages-for-personal-injury/
Good luck!
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