When should you hire a lawyer for a car accident?
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Even if the accident does seem like your fault, never admit fault after you have been involved in a car accident. Admitting fault puts you at risk to not receive any compensation that you may have otherwise been entitled to.
For lower back injury settlements for sprains and strains, the average settlement is between $10,000 and $50,000. The larger settlements are the result of better lawyering and specific facts which can change the value of your case.
While back pain is exceedingly common, it is equally challenging to diagnose, since there is no established guideline or protocol to evaluate this problem. Besides, the typical setting of a 15-minute doctor's visit is usually not enough to explain, understand, and evaluate everything that's going on in your achy back.
How long does back pain last after a car accident? Back Pain usually subsides within six weeks in the majority of auto injury patients. However, the bulk of the pain should reduce within a few days following the injury as the affected soft tissues recover and the inflammation subsides.
The median compensation payout for a herniated disc injury is between $80,000 to $150,000. Very serious herniated disc injuries (involving major complications) can be worth more than twice this amount.
Evidence for Proving Your InjurySigned doctors' notes stating your diagnosis and that the back injury is work-related.Medical records showing the dates and duration of your treatment, such as prescribed physical therapy.Testimonials from coworkers and other witnesses who saw the accident occur.More items...β’
$1,200,000 Recovery for Compression Fracture and Herniated Discs After Car Accident.
between $40,000 to $80,000According to OSHA, you can expect somewhere between $40,000 to $80,000 in workers' comp settlement for herniated disc in the state of California. There are many cases where this number can reach far more, though. Like most all workers' compensation cases, the settlement amount depends on a few key factors.
The more severe your injuries, the more important it is to secure legal help. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other financial awards for intangible losses, like pain and suffering. Often, insurance companies will attempt to contact an injured victim and try to settle for very little as quickly as they can.
Liability can be more complex when the accident involves a tractor-trailer truck or commercial vehicle. The commercial drivers can often be at fault but so can the business or commercial entity that owns or operates the vehicle.
Similar to the complexity of a car accident that involves a commercial vehicle where both the driver and owner of the commercial vehicle could be liable, an accident involving multiple vehicles also will have numerous liable parties.
While itβs in your best interest to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after a car accident, itβs never too late for a consultation. Insurance companies typically offer lowball settlements early in the process to pressure injured victims to settle quickly.
Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law, is an experienced, successful law firm dedicated to helping people get back on their feet after an injury accident. Our dedicated attorney team steps in and handles everything so you can focus on healing. Our team of experienced attorneys will work with you to achieve the settlement that you deserve.