I have a friend who was in a car wreck that was the other person's fault. He was treated for whiplash and received physical therapy for a month. He hired a lawyer to help him settle and his lawyer told him today he would get $ 10,000. My friend is upset because after medical bills are paid back to insurance and after paying the lawyer (who gets 1/3), he will only get back around $ 1200. He feels he should get more than this but I think this is not unreasonable. Can anyone give some advice as to whether he should fight to get more or if this is a standard amount that is expected and he should settle for it.
His medical insurance did pay for it. However, they want reimbursed for what they paid-so that is going to take most of the settlement amount-plus what his lawyer is taking. He feels that after paying back his insurance company and lawyer, he should end up with more than $ 1200. He wants to try to get $ 15,000 instead of $ 10,000 because of this.
As far as I know, he does not have any permanent damage. He is wanting more for pain and suffering that he had during that time.
Answer by INSOMNIAC
In most settlements the Medical is paid by the insurance, if your friend has any permanent damage then he should not settle with out coverage for future medical and all medical bills paid then it would be a reasonable settlement.~
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