@@CopelandD insurance companies have billions of $ invested which keep rising so they delay pay outs to make more $ and only pay when trial lawyers force their hand
Thanks for Video , but what if No surgery involved but you have Back pain ? Or Psychological problems like You scared driving or you have flashbacks all the time?
You can still recover w substantial amount without surgery. Psychological issues can compensated if you are seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist. I did a video on emotional injuries. Let me see if I can drop the link here for you
I was in an automobile accident where I was rear ended at a red light. I was hit so hard my floor airbags deployed. I am 0% at fault. I’ve had an epidural in my spine, headaches for the past year, labrum, rotator cuff damage, and tendonesis surgery. I think my policy is bigger than the person who hit me. How much should I ask for? I am left handed and I haven’t been able to use my left arm in over a year.
@@AttorneyArkady question how long after court lawsuit you have to wait for a settlement ? i have am in the middle of a lawsuit right now a lady hit me head on and my car spun 90 degrees and i got slammed by a tractor trailer at the same time i been working with lawyers for the past two years but with covid it slowed up court proceedings i am going to have my trail next month at the end of june i was just wondering how long it would normally take
@@jayhollowayii2 which city is your case in ? Cases can all take different ranges of time. Sometimes depositions or discovery can get prolonged. But it sounds good you have a trial date ! Good luck
@@AttorneyArkady i have a idea you and Aimee the Attorney should do a colab live youtube where you talk about cases and how long it takes to go through each one ruclips.net/video/0TU_pKKWgqA/видео.html here is her channel if you want to colab
Hello. My wife got in a minor car accident 8 months ago (small scratches in car); she was at fault. Our insurance company (infinity aka kemper) called us saying the lady claimed she got injured of some pre-existing injures which got worse, now infinity/kemper wants us to sign a declaration as they settled 15K. Is this normal process for us to sign a declaration ? please reply. Thanks
Hi. What type of declaration ? If your insurance company is settling with the plaintiff usually the main document is the plaintiff signing a general release
I'm at fault in minor crash. Repairs exceed my coverage and they are claiming soft tissue injuries? My ins will provide counsel but advised I may want to get my own in addition to? I can't afford a lawyer! Options? What should I expect to happen...
Hey thanks for the vid first and foremost. My question is though, do you ever have clients that have been fighting a claim for lets say over a year abd they start to get worried about how long itll take to get their life back do you ever tell them that youre close to settling the case even if you have no idea when itlll end? Cause thats what my case is rn and i just feel like my lawyers are giving me hope of settling my case this month but i dont think they have a clue. Its been long year of back and shoulder surgery and im just tired of being stuck at my moms house not able to get a car work like i need to be able afford rent in LA. My car was totaled over a year ago by a box truck and his insurance was unfortunately Geico and i just want your opinion on what "tendering 100k" means and how long you think a case like this would actually take to settle or if they'd just wanna take it to trial?
Thanks. I try to give realistic estimates. Some cases do take a long time bc of the court system delays and other factors. Tendering 100k means paying the entire 100k policy.
Hello! Question, so if a settlement can’t be reached then it goes to jury trial for the policy amount, say 25k. But the jury can award more than that, right? Or if not, then what’s the incentive for insurance companies to settle and not go to trial?
Hi, had a drunk driver hit my vehicle head on collision while i was on my way home. Have torn rotator cuff, labrum tear in other shoulder, bulging discs in neck & it pops when i move it now & with pains every night from sleeping & my shoulder down to pinky go numb when im laying at a certain angle in my back, so far therapy 3x a week, prp in the labrum tear of shoulder & am considering the rotator cuff surgery to fix my weakness in that other shoulder. I also have lower back pain with popping sound, awaiting mri. What is a roundabout number for this case to settle?
That can be a very substantial case. We have settled shoulder injuries with major surgery for $750,000. Text me and we can discuss on a free consult call (347)566-9595. Would need to get some more details to give you proper advice
Me my girlfriend and son were hit by someone running a red light . They had minimum liability in California. They admitted we got an attorney about 2 months later my girlfriend was hurt her back and ankle and my hand back and neck was hurt . We got mri’s and are gonna start physical and occupational therapy . Do you think we will get a settlement . California liability is 15k per person 30k per accident
Very informative. I've been denied 3 times (from lawyers) for a previous claim from 2020. I missed a zoom appointment the day after I had surgery (sedated under Oxycodone and other meds) and another zoom scheduled so I thought it was @ 1pm and it turns out it was at 10am. Is it fair for the insurance company to deny my claim.
So my case manager told me that my medical bills turned out to be 39k and the limit is 50k. She said that the first offer was sent and will get back with me this week. I'm only 27 years old and suffered a lodged disc that wasn't there before. X-rays to prove. My quality of life has drastically plummeted and my mobility has become more limited than what I'm used to. What should I expect next? This accident happened 2021 and just now getting somewhere.
Sorry to hear that. Which city is this in ? I would find out the bodily injury policy limits and have your lawyer try to obtain all of them or as much as possible if it’s such a serious injury
I went back to work after a labrium tear on WC and got rear ended in company vehicle two days after I got cortisone shot. I ended up going back out on WC again because I aggravated the existence injury. Do I have a right to get settlement of 3rd party insurance company of the driver for lost time and pay? The driver was ticketed and I have photos.
Yes you can sue the at fault driver as long as he’s a third party and not a coworker in the company you work for. Feel free to text me. Happy to offer a consult and even to recommend the best local trial lawyer. (347)566-9595
I missed 3 months of work. The car insurance adjuster is asking for health insurance information and short term disability information. They say with out this they'll only offer the minimal amount. Do i need to give them this?
If you’re trying to get them to pay as a claim then it may help your claim if you provide it. But if you’re going to hire a lawyer to file suit then you don’t have to provide and have the attorney advise you
If there anyone still paying attention to this video I already signed the settlement agreement and just waiting for State Farm to send the check on August 24th
@@AttorneyArkady thank you very much one last small question are there any particular insurance companies that better or worse at that time line particularly State Farm I've already lost my house it's really difficult to work your way off the streets once and now I got to do it again waiting on this check I would really like to start putting my life back together
So I settled and signed for an amount already. My attorney told me one medical bill was x amount of dollars.. well I talked to the provider and found out that my insurance is covering that and there is no bills regarding it.. how does that work now? Does that $ amount go back into my total payout?
Hello .I got on a teabone accident I was not at fault .but I had lower back injuries actually 3 lower back surgeries..but the. Car accident caused more pain also my neck and My center if my back 2 disc pop out .I was in hospital 10 days .now I have a deposition after 2 years .is my case solid .since my accident I’ve been under care ..can u tell me if my case is solid or they going to give me bs because of my old work injuries
Hi there, thanks so much for this video! I have a question. I was T-boned by a distracted driver on 11/23/2022 and my car that is worth around $1,000.00 based on KBB values contained over $4,500.00 worth of damages based on picture estimates. Based on the police report, I was not at fault. Although I have done this before in previous accidents but now realized that it may not have been the best decision, I went straight to the other insurance myself and reported the accident rather than going through my insurance. The other insurance has been cooperative but stated that they cannot get in contact with the person that hit me and notified me that they have to send 3 notices to them and wait 5 business days in between the notices before making a final "liability decision". They informed me that a final liability decision will be made on 12/21 and as of 12/16, they still have not been able to get in contact with the driver. As far as next steps goes, should I wait for their stated "liability decision" on 12/21 or should I be prepared not to receive money and fight this another way? Also, is there a good way of knowing how much I may get since my car isn't worth much but damages were significant? Thanks so much for your advice and help!
You should receive a property damage settlement. I think they just want to confirm w their policyholder before issuing payment. I’m not too familiar with property damage only claims as I handle only serious injuries. If they don’t pay you can file a small claims case without a lawyer and you should win.
Great informative video 👍🏿 but my question is. How do you the injured person even understand what settlement to accept, or ask for? But taking notes from the video to ask my lawyer. Thanx
Yea the lawyer should guide the client and make recommendations. Where is your case pending ? We can provide a free consult. We handle New York but we also partner with top trial attorneys nationwide.
@@dgarrisynn784refixtingz6 yes we can partner with an excellent law firm in Washington DC. Please text me (347)566-9595 just let us know the facts of what happened and your injury. Thank you !
What about accidents where no injury was involved? I was recently involved in an accident where a woman hit me head on in a parking lot and who admitted responsibility on the scene. Her insurance company declared my vehicle a total loss (after I took it to their body shop) and wanted to scrap my car and pay me out $2,300, the blue book value. The car was still running fine other than the bumper and I could hardly replace the car with what they were offering. I ended up keeping the car ant taking only $1,700 which wasn’t even enough to repair the damage which I had done. I ended up taking a loss for an accident which wasn’t my fault but I saw no other options.
Sometimes this is the case, it doesn’t sound like there was much money to be recovered in the first place and so you wouldn’t gain anything from having an attorney involved. One thing you can do when you think the insurance is undervaluing your vehicle is add additional costs that you have had from repairsI. I had a insurance company offer me 2200 to keep the car and I got it up to 3800 after showing them all the maintenance and repairs that I had invested into the vehicle.
My attorney & I settled for $35,000 and I think my lawyer is getting $11,000. My medical bill is gone to so did the attorney-fault insurance company pay for my medical bill and I don’t have to cover it? Or do did it come out my check before I get it? Is pain and suffering check different from the medical bill stuff?
No fault should cover it but sometimes the no fault gets cut off and the remainder could be a lien against your case. So this is something you would have to ask your attorney.
So I got a letter from the person who hit my cars insurance stating that they accepted my demand for single person bodily injury liability the limit of 15k but my attorney called and said I have to wait now to see how much they are going to give me. Any good advice I don’t understand why can’t I just take the 15k I hope my law firm doesn’t try taking most of it !
Your law firm will most likely take 33.3%, this is why it’s an important to negotiate their rate before you sign any documentation. The lowest I’ve seen an attorney take is 17.5% so that is almost 15% of the total settlement, you could be missing out on by not negotiating with your attorney before you retain them. Your medical bills will also be deducted from the settlement, you can also negotiate with the hospital bill If you don’t have insurance, I hope this helps.
This might sound like a really dumb question but … the payouts for bodily injury is a separate check from the payout for car damages as well ? My car is totaled so the insurance would pay for that ??? Separate from my bodily injury ?
Yes usually people get property damage checks first. The bodily injury comes later either when you are done with all medical care and your attorney settles the case or even later if it has to be litigated. Hope this helps
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear ended by a commercial vehicle and my vehicle ended up being totaled which they payed off and medical bills are at 50k. This occurred in September of 2022 so it has reached its 2 year mark so my lawyer has filed a lawsuit. They admitted fault and we have sent their insurance company a demand due to their policy limit being 1 million but they still in these 2 years still haven’t sent us any offer letter any. Why is this the case? Thank you
Thank you responding, The latest update I received was that my lawyer has sent a lawsuit to the court and the driver of the commercial vehicle will be served and will take it to their company which is in the business of waste management . I’ve had 30 appointments with chiro, 2 with neuro due to getting a concussion, and 2 with ortho due to my neck injury that was sustained due to the accident. I am unsure why it is taking this long and I thank you.
@@geomendizabal3089 could be there just trying to stall for as long as possible, the more they stall the final settlement number the more their investment accounts grow
Yes if you open the policy. Some states have bad faith laws. Other ways can be if there is excess insurance or if once you take the defendants policy you can go UM against your own policy for more
@Frekhtman & Associates UM? What is UM? I'm in California. At fault driver only had 100k and no other insurance. My Triple A insurance was only 25k. I guess we will see where it settles once my firm is done. I am working with Razavi Law Group in California.
@@GodAlwaysWins it’s under insurance but it only applies if you have more coverage than the defendant. For example if at fault car has 25k and you have 100k you can take the full 25k from the defendant and then 75k more (the difference) from your own.
I was hit by a car in Brooklyn New York who blew a stop sign and was seriously injured had back surgery and neck surgery and it is now 2023 and still nothing
Depends on your state law but if you have to sue for expenses then it’s going to be tough. Now if there is excess , umbrella or if you can find UM then you can pursue that too. Or try for bad faith to open a policy. There are options but it will be state law dependent
I'm a Lyft driver,Someone ran a stop sign and hit my front driver side.They admitted 100%fault.He hit me with his company suburban,and he was the CEO.Ive been going to a chiropractor for almost 9 months,twice a week Just got a MRI done and I do have damages on 3 disk on my spinal cord,but not serious enough for surgery.I also have some shoulder injuries,but nothing serious for surgery.How much could I get,just trying to ball park a number right now.My lawyer said it's a solid case,but couldn't give me a number.She said once I see a specialist ,a month from then she will be able to ask for a certain amount,and I guess they will try to counter offer?I know it depends on alot of factors,but I'm just trying to get a idea.It happened in new Orleans la I also missed out of 2 weeks of work,having PTSD,and also lost my place because it was right by the first of the month.It definitely set me back.
Pip is unlimited, other driver cited at scene for running red light. We are in michigan, another no fault state. What coverage of mine as well as the other driver is what we are "suing"? I do have under/uninsured. Does the money come from the other drivers liability only? I'm almost certain she doesn't have coverage. Thanks
Usually there is no fault coverage that pays medical providers for their care. There is also a separate bodily injury policy the car that hit you will have. That is for pain and suffering. But definitely consult with a local Michigan lawyer
Who do I sue if a driver that swerved into my lane and hit me, but won't claim fault because they blame the driver next to them veered into their lane first and nearly hit her(she claimed she WAS hit by the car but no evidence of damage). Those 2 drivers have the same insurance provider.
Usually sue everyone and then take their depositions. Your lawyer should be able to prove who was really at fault. Often everyone will pay their proportionate share
@Frekhtman & Associates yea he's working on it. It's been over a year and the driver that hit me won't accept the 80% fault while the other driver did accept 20% fault. Seems that's what's causing the delay so will probably sue them both like you said. Thank you for responding.
I have a question. My 17 yo nephew was hit by a drunk driver oct 30 last month. My nephew was in a coma for maybe 7 days before he opened his eyes. Pretty bad traumatic brain injury. Has been seizing, doesn’t follow eye commands. Icu for 11 days. Broken jaw broken clavicle. He had his seat belt on. The 39 yo drunk driver was arrested for intoxication 3 degree felony. Never had to see a dr. So my question is…. What if he only had $50k on his insurance coverage? Can we try to get more from other assets if he has any?
So sorry to hear that. Yes if you obtain a jury verdict for more than the insurance limits you can try to collect against assets. Some companies can do an asset search to confirm the defendant has assets before you go this route. Feel free to text me for a consult 347-566-9595
I got in a car accident back on 12-30-21 and I went to the chiropractor i I sent all my bills to the attorney in may but he won’t speak to me or pick up on my calls he just keeps saying I haven’t done all your records yet and this is not a sprint it’s a Marathon. I don’t know if I should get a different attorney because he’s not communicated with me or I have to wait until he sends the demand and how much longer is that going to take? What should I do
Where did your car accident happen ? What injuries did you sustain ? Feel free to text us (347)566-9595 and we can schedule a consult to see what is your best option. It’s hard to say what you should do from your comment alone but lack of communication definitely isn’t good
If he fails to communicate reasonably to you and you feel that affects the outcome of your case. You can sue for legal malpractice and get him subjected to Disciplinary Action from his local Bar Association.
I permanently lost smell and taste from a crime i was victim of and won the max insurance benefit of 250k. I was on my ebike, he was in a car and went thru a stop sign leading to brain damage and fractured skull and bleeding of the brain. I got the max but feel losing these senses is not worth it. This is for Michigan.
If medical bills are more than the insurer's insurance policy limit, how does one recuperate that money? Also, how is pain and suffering or punitive damages claimed? If the driver at fault has 25/50/25 but my bills are more than 50k, how would you get more than 50k and get pain and suffering?
Depends on where it happened as every state has different laws. In New York you have no fault PIP pay $50k of medical bills in addition to being able to sue the defendant for an additional $25k if it’s a 25/50 minimum policy. I’ll see if I can discuss this in a future video as the question is very broad.
Hi, Do you mean the bodily injury limit of the defendant you are suing is only 100k and you have more than 100k in medical bills ? That would mean they should definitely tender the 100k BI Limits. But in New York, medical bills are paid by No Fault or PIP which is a different insurance policy altogether. By statute they pay up to 50k but some people purchase endorsements for more coverage so they have higher limits for medical bills. Let us know if this answers your question. If your case is NOT in NY I would recommend consulting with a local lawyer or feel free to reach out to us for a free consult -- contact@866attylaw.com
I wouldn’t say that. We only handle cases of merit. Lawsuit happy is when people just want to slap suits for every little thing and we def don’t do that
Im confused...i was hit head on. the other person ran the red light. please explain to me 30/60/30 i was injured and rhe only one injured. they have admitted guilt
Hit head on if other side was at fault then you can recover damages : economic and no economic. Pain & suffering , lost wages etc. Feel free to Call, email or text me 917-634-8968
Hi i met with accident in Erie, Pennsylvania in February 2023, had a minor spine L2-L3 fracture. Driver has USAS insurance of 15,000 only my medical bills are way more and my pain too. Insurance gave first amount of 15,000. My lawyer wanted me to sign (i can read his face) but I didn’t and asked time to think. And i saw all these RUclips videos how insurance companies are charging people. Need help . Suggest some lawyer in ERIE, or pittsburgh.
Can i know the chances of me getting more than 15,000$? Because who hit me has nothing just like me she is a student. And how much do you charge for review and recommendations?
How does the 1% rule effect the settlement??? I got rear-ended by a tractor trailer in March, i suffered multiple injuries that I'm still trying to recover from broken vertebrae in back, 5 broken ribs, lacerated liver & spleen, severe whiplash concussion torn ligaments in both sides of my neck after effects numbness in feet & leg along with constant migraine headaches. Long story short my lawyer said they was all set to try and settle the claim but got dash cam video that claim I am 1% at fault & now have denied the claim. My lawyer said they will not turn over the video footage on the dash cam and sent screenshots of accident. My question is if they say i am 1% at fault how exactly does that effect the settlement? Thanks in advance
It doesn’t really hurt you bc for example if you go to trial and win 1 million but you are 1% at fault you just don’t recover for the % of fault that is your own. So you get 990k. Your lawyer should file a lawsuit. Then they will get the dashcam footage. Plus just bc the defense says you are 1% at fault doesn’t mean you are. It’s up to a jury. That’s why it’s important to have a real trial attorney on your side
@@AttorneyArkady Thanks I appreciate your response, the problem is I happen to be in one of the few states that have contributory negligence law, so basically it will be up to a jury to rule in my favor at this point. I hired a lawyer in April and they have been handling things with insurance adjuster. I feel like definitely gotta strong case either way because how things played out with the tractor trailer driver that hit me, they did not 🚫 give the driver a breathalyzer to determine if he was sober also the driver already has 2 DUIs on his record along with another previous accident where a person died & 3 others injured. I mainly just needed clarification on how can a person that is 99% at fault but could get away without paying any damages
Hi! Good Day to you Sir! Greetings fm So Cal. What if the the claim presented exceeded my policy. Then adjuster said I'm responsible to the verdict in excess of my available policy limits.. I'm so stress out. I'm broke. Can you shed a.light on my case. Thanks in advance. God Bless
Yes sir, this case was back on 2018, guy run a read light while my buddy making a left turn. And at that specific time claimant has no documents to present to the authorities. Thanks
What would be our approach? They seem to have as agree on something or sign. Would that discriminate us and is it possible that we will be paying for the excess? I need help, thanks I’m advance
@@andrewpena758 usually lawyers stick to the policy. I couldn’t really advise you because I only represent plaintiffs never defendants. I would speak to your defense lawyer or the insurance company. They should handle everything for you. Good luck.
My fuance was in a car accident where he has spinal injuries we went through a laywer and they are saying bc his hospital and soctor bills are about 80,000 then my fiance will probably only see 10k. So idk what to do. Do we deny it and take to court?
I was in a accident on my skateboard going through a parking lot I was struck by a suv we were both ruled with failure to yield. Can I recieve any settlement, I injured my pelvis and fractured my leg.
Yes you should be able to receive a settlement if the suv failed to yield to you. As long as you can show the suv driver failed to use reasonable care, failed to see what should be seen etc. that’s the basic definition of negligence. Feel free to reach out for a private consult (347)566-9595 the injuries are very serious.
My accident happened 6/16/22 The man was at fault and totaled my car. My 7 month old daughter and I were in the vehicle. He was driving without a license so received two citations. One for no license and one for at fault for wreck. I took videos and pictures. I have a witness speaking And police report Went to the emergency room My insurance is USAA but his is some insurance I never heard of. I called his insurance and made a claim. Never heard back. Hired an attorney and it's been awaiting game. The law firm has me going to physical therapy and other treatment. I am in Texas so I know it might be different, but what will happen with this more likely?
Sorry to hear that. If you get your medical care, most likely you will be able to obtain a settlement or if the injury is serious your lawyer will file a lawsuit. That can take longer but usually the amount of compensation will also be greater. Feel free to text us and we can provide a more detailed consult 347-566-9595
Was rear ended by a commercial truck with 750k policy. Had left shoulder labrum surgery with 4 anchors placed. And have 3 herniations and 4 bulging discs on my spine. (No surgery on the spine but have received two cervical injections) What kind of settlement could I be looking at?
Feel free to email contact@866attylaw.com or call us 212-222-1111. Not sure I’m understanding the 30/60/30 ?? If defendant is at fault then you only need to prove damages
@@AttorneyArkady I have a complex case with a well known car rental company I was tbone by one of there employees and out of work 3yrs back , neck, shoulder and knee injuries! The defense lawyers are acting in bad faith by definition can y'all help me settle case?
@@AttorneyArkady Newport news VA, I had an attorney they did file a multi million dollars lawsuit while I was treating and having surgeries, but we didn't agree on strategies! I'm now back to working now and would like this settle for this accident happened 2017 they are just delaying now! I will give you a call what's a good time?
My accident happened in 2017 and I had a deposition last year. Does it usually take this long to reach an agreement? from what I know they said the insurance is offering way less, I did a treatment etc. and what they’re offering wouldn’t even cover that. Should I contact my lawyer or just let them do their job? Honestly I’m frustrated that it’s taking this long Bc from what I hear everybody elses case took less then a year to resolve or reach an agreement.
It depends on why the case is taking longer than expected. You should know the reason. An open and continuing stream of communication between you and your attorney is absolutely essential. The case can be taking time because of many different factors: court delays, multiple depositions, motions, or it can just be that it is not being prosecuted efficiently.
My mother was in a minor car accident both cars only have bumper to bumper and the lady exagerated the amount sue for damages of 800.000.00 thousand she never went to the hospital or emergency room she went walking how come this person can sue after one year saying this amount when no physical injure was on the time of the collision , this is an scam how to prove because she did not sent any medical
I would recommend reporting everything to your mother's insurance company. They hire lawyers to review the medical records, depose the plaintiff,and defend themselves very well.
@@banginzaza if it’s an injury case there should Not be any other fees. Generally there are hourly or billable hour fees or a retainer but not in personal injury lawsuits
Hi i somone was rideing a bicylce with a group of riders and a car hit theme while hi was in my bike lane, the guy tried to drive off, and drug his bike abt 200 ft. Before ending up behind an officer as he was trying to escape through parking lot. He have 2 petreuted and 2 bulging discs, insurance offers 37k lawyer offers 19k. Lawyer doesnt want to go to trial he says his firm is not going to take it. The para. Said hi wasnt gonna get rich from 1 case. Hi not looking to get rich but havnt worked in a yr cant work doing the same thing and hi still have pains and still need treatment when somedays hi cant walk or bend over. Hi dont feel this is justice. Do lawyers usually sell out??? If hi hire a new lawyer will hi make less from my settlement?? HI could end up with 5k after hiring new lawyer and baying old lawyer ones gonna want 33% and the other 40% 77% off from the 35k theyre offering. Smh hope to see your reply very soon.
I think my lawyer is not doing good with my case, they are trying to give my infant child 3k whuch her case should be open for a while because she is still growing and not 21. Help me I need some estimations on my active case.
I got into a minor at fault accident. They guy received minor damage to his car. He was fine and even joking when he got out of the car. Now, he lawyered up and presented medical injury like neck pain. My insurance said, they will use my 25k bodily injured to handle the claim and he cant get more than 25k
Depending on where it happened. Each state has distinct rules on what damages are recoverable. In New York you are entitled to lost salary and medical bills up to $50k regardless of fault. To sue for pain and suffering you need to prove a serious injury. You can also recover property damage. When you say lost a lot feel free to describe what you mean. You can email us contact@866attylaw.com or text 347-566-9595
I got into a Car accident where I was rear ended and my car was totaled. My Clavicle(collarbone) was separated, I suffered head & neck damage. Ended up having a Concussion also. How much of a settlement could I be expecting?
Wow sorry to hear that. With a Rearend crash the other car is 100% at fault and you should receive summary judgment on liability. The only issue is how much your injuries are worth versus how much insurance is available from the at fault vehicle. A separated collar bone is serious. I settled just that for $140,000 recently. But you also have a head/concussion & neck injury so would need to review medical records to see the extent of that injury. Where did this happen ? Text or email me for a free consultation. All the best.
How much wiggle room do we have in regard to a total loss for a vehicle. Are they only obligated to pay for the current market value of the vehicle? They offered my a very low average.
Total loss is usually declared when it costs more to repair the car than its blue book value. We help clients with property damage as part of handling their personal injury lawsuits but we do not do PD only claims. You can try to negotiate it. There’s no clear formula so definitely some wiggle room. Hope this helps.
Uber usually has a significant policy limit. Where did your crash happen ? You may want to get a second opinion from a local lawyer. In New York we have a serious injury requirement so 6 weeks of therapy is not enough. Would need at least 3 months but all jurisdictions have different rules.
I got into an accident 3 months ago .. a 19y/o hit us from behind totaled the car but we were okay while waiting for the tow truck a man fell asleep behind a lot sweeper with suspended license, I had a deviated septum was diagnosed with depression anxiety & ptsd & also have gotten my teeth fixed for 17k … what are my odds & how long do you think I’ll wait for a settlement
Sorry to hear that. Would need to do a deep dive to determine how long it would take. But sounds like a serious & high value case. Where did it happen ?
@@AttorneyArkady yes I will email you a detailed version of the story also I’m looking to sue the Florida state patrol because he told us “no” when I asked if we can get into the car and wait on the tow truck … then minutes later we were hit again
@@AttorneyArkady the doctor told me I have two herniated disc’s . Getting ready to do my second round of steroid shots then I don’t want to do anything else I want them to pursue the case. It’s been gone on for eight months.
So if their policy is only for 25k then thats the ultimate most youre possibly going to get? And what should my attorney be giving me along the process? I have gotten nothing but emails saying they put in a demand letter and to just wait until they hear back,. I havent seen any demand letter or anything.. all i know is a woman lost consciousness and drove into oncoming traffic and broke my back.. lost my job, going to feel the wreck for the rest of my life... but yet ive gotten nothing and its almost been a year since the wreck and 6 months since i stopped getting treatment because of covid.. but i havent heard a word from the attorneys at becker other than telling me to wait.. figure i should be getting things lin the mail about the case but got nothing... shit sucks .. and i had a buddy that was involved in a wreck 3 months after mine and he only broke a foot but he already got a check for 300k$. Yet i get my back broken and have to learn how to walk again along with pain that does not go away and will likely get little to nothing.. was told also that the woman was uninjured and had insurance with a small county firm.. so is underinsured but i had a policy that was over insured and still had to pay out of pocket for hospital and things.. im almost going to have to declare bankruptcy and i had my life finally going somewhere.. lost everything from that wreck.. cant get anything for the pain because theres so many addicts and deadbeats in this world taking it away from people who need it.. was denied disability because my dr notes said i was able to learn how to and regain ability to walk, yet im maybe 60% of what i used to be but drs didnt write that.. fucked my life up.. between people who dont care about anybody but themselves, people who somehow get one over on others, greedy and selfish lazy souls i get screwed when i need it most.. ive paid taxes my entire life, worked since i was 14. Paid for all my schooling and had no debt but the government would rather give drug addicted wastes of space 600$ every 2 weeks plus food stamps but when i pay taxes and own a home they dont care a bit about me unless i just continue to pay taxes so they have the money to keep paying those people.. tired of this world.. you spend 38 years trying to be apart of the community, help everybody you can, work until you hurt then the one time you need something back, just a little help, you get nothing and viewed as nothing or a waste of others time.. but if youre gay, black or rich you get priority and praised... even the people i gave my all to help them all are ghosts when i ask for even a ride to a dr appt so i dont have to suffer for half a day on busses to get there.. plus walking up those bus stairs with a broken back takes a bit yet nobody gives a damn and curse you out for taking so long to get to a seat, even the drivers called me names.. tired of this crap.. somebody pays for a million in coverage but if they gey hit by somebody who has no coverage, guess who has to pay everything no matter what and who gets off with a driving without insurance fine?? Bullshit is what it is.. tired of this life..
Sorry to hear that. Terrible. Yes with 25k policies it’s tough to get more unless it’s bad faith. Unfortunately those with 25k policies usually don’t have assets either. One avenue could be UM against your own policy if your limits are higher than 25k
Hey, I was involved in a rear end accident in Staten Island, last year in December. I just have a few questions if you mind answering, could I shoot you a dm on Instagram or you’re email ? Thank you!
i came across your page and you have been very resourceful
Thank YOu!
Thank you ! Glad it was helpful
Easy explanation of a confusing topic. Thanks
Thank you so much. Glad to hear you liked it :)
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Great presentation. Certainly information the general public needs to hear👍
Thanks
Y do companies deny claims and ultimately end up paying
@@CopelandD insurance companies have billions of $ invested which keep rising so they delay pay outs to make more $ and only pay when trial lawyers force their hand
Thanks for Video , but what if No surgery involved but you have Back pain ? Or Psychological problems like You scared driving or you have flashbacks all the time?
You can still recover w substantial amount without surgery. Psychological issues can compensated if you are seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist. I did a video on emotional injuries. Let me see if I can drop the link here for you
I was in an automobile accident where I was rear ended at a red light. I was hit so hard my floor airbags deployed. I am 0% at fault. I’ve had an epidural in my spine, headaches for the past year, labrum, rotator cuff damage, and tendonesis surgery.
I think my policy is bigger than the person who hit me. How much should I ask for?
I am left handed and I haven’t been able to use my left arm in over a year.
Do i need to go to the hospital for my injuries, for me to be able to get compensation for a car accident that wasnt my fault?
No you can go to urgent care or a doctor but best to go asap
@@AttorneyArkady It's been 1 week since the accident. Is that a problem?
@@AttorneyArkady It's been 1 week since the accident. Is that OK? Can I still get compensation?
@@AttorneyArkady It's been 1 week since the accident. Is that OK? Can I still get compensation?
Yes but get med care asap like today / tomorrow
im in the middle of a auto crash lawsuit my self this is good information to know about
Glad it is helpful :)
@@AttorneyArkady question how long after court lawsuit you have to wait for a settlement ? i have am in the middle of a lawsuit right now a lady hit me head on and my car spun 90 degrees and i got slammed by a tractor trailer at the same time i been working with lawyers for the past two years but with covid it slowed up court proceedings i am going to have my trail next month at the end of june i was just wondering how long it would normally take
@@jayhollowayii2 which city is your case in ? Cases can all take different ranges of time. Sometimes depositions or discovery can get prolonged. But it sounds good you have a trial date ! Good luck
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@@AttorneyArkady i have a idea you and Aimee the Attorney should do a colab live youtube where you talk about cases and how long it takes to go through each one ruclips.net/video/0TU_pKKWgqA/видео.html here is her channel if you want to colab
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Thank you.
Hello. My wife got in a minor car accident 8 months ago (small scratches in car); she was at fault. Our insurance company (infinity aka kemper) called us saying the lady claimed she got injured of some pre-existing injures which got worse, now infinity/kemper wants us to sign a declaration as they settled 15K. Is this normal process for us to sign a declaration ? please reply. Thanks
Hi. What type of declaration ? If your insurance company is settling with the plaintiff usually the main document is the plaintiff signing a general release
I'm at fault in minor crash. Repairs exceed my coverage and they are claiming soft tissue injuries? My ins will provide counsel but advised I may want to get my own in addition to? I can't afford a lawyer! Options? What should I expect to happen...
Usually lawyers limit recovery to the available insurance. It’s very rare to go after someone personally unless they have sizeable assets.
Hey thanks for the vid first and foremost. My question is though, do you ever have clients that have been fighting a claim for lets say over a year abd they start to get worried about how long itll take to get their life back do you ever tell them that youre close to settling the case even if you have no idea when itlll end? Cause thats what my case is rn and i just feel like my lawyers are giving me hope of settling my case this month but i dont think they have a clue. Its been long year of back and shoulder surgery and im just tired of being stuck at my moms house not able to get a car work like i need to be able afford rent in LA. My car was totaled over a year ago by a box truck and his insurance was unfortunately Geico and i just want your opinion on what "tendering 100k" means and how long you think a case like this would actually take to settle or if they'd just wanna take it to trial?
Thanks. I try to give realistic estimates. Some cases do take a long time bc of the court system delays and other factors. Tendering 100k means paying the entire 100k policy.
Hello! Question, so if a settlement can’t be reached then it goes to jury trial for the policy amount, say 25k. But the jury can award more than that, right? Or if not, then what’s the incentive for insurance companies to settle and not go to trial?
Yes the jury doesn’t hear anything about insurance so they can allow for much more than the 25k limits.
Hi, had a drunk driver hit my vehicle head on collision while i was on my way home. Have torn rotator cuff, labrum tear in other shoulder, bulging discs in neck & it pops when i move it now & with pains every night from sleeping & my shoulder down to pinky go numb when im laying at a certain angle in my back, so far therapy 3x a week, prp in the labrum tear of shoulder & am considering the rotator cuff surgery to fix my weakness in that other shoulder. I also have lower back pain with popping sound, awaiting mri. What is a roundabout number for this case to settle?
That can be a very substantial case. We have settled shoulder injuries with major surgery for $750,000. Text me and we can discuss on a free consult call (347)566-9595. Would need to get some more details to give you proper advice
I need help sir I was in a bad accident I’m having a hard time finding a good lawyer to take my case
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Just got t-boned monday. Hoping this goes quickly. Luckily minimal bodily injury, but severe concussion and body aches.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you need any help or advice text me (347)566-9595
Awesome information. Very useful for the general public
Thanks
Me my girlfriend and son were hit by someone running a red light . They had minimum liability in California. They admitted we got an attorney about 2 months later my girlfriend was hurt her back and ankle and my hand back and neck was hurt . We got mri’s and are gonna start physical and occupational therapy . Do you think we will get a settlement . California liability is 15k per person 30k per accident
Yea for sure. I would send a bad faith letter. Perhaps you can try to open the policy to get more than the minimum
Great job. Maybe do a video specific to bicyclists/pedestrian and vehicle collisions ie rights of way etc.
Great idea. Thanks for watching. Will do one about this soon.
Is it true that only 57% of car accident personal injury lawsuits that go to trial are ruled in favor of the plaintiff?
Not sure about that. Do you mean 57% of all the car accident lawsuits across in nation in a given year ? I never tracked statistics like that.
It's actually 59%
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Very informative. I've been denied 3 times (from lawyers) for a previous claim from 2020. I missed a zoom appointment the day after I had surgery (sedated under Oxycodone and other meds) and another zoom scheduled so I thought it was @ 1pm and it turns out it was at 10am. Is it fair for the insurance company to deny my claim.
No you should be able to reopen. What was the zoom for ? Deposition ?
So my case manager told me that my medical bills turned out to be 39k and the limit is 50k. She said that the first offer was sent and will get back with me this week. I'm only 27 years old and suffered a lodged disc that wasn't there before. X-rays to prove. My quality of life has drastically plummeted and my mobility has become more limited than what I'm used to.
What should I expect next? This accident happened 2021 and just now getting somewhere.
Sorry to hear that. Which city is this in ? I would find out the bodily injury policy limits and have your lawyer try to obtain all of them or as much as possible if it’s such a serious injury
I went back to work after a labrium tear on WC and got rear ended in company vehicle two days after I got cortisone shot. I ended up going back out on WC again because I aggravated the existence injury. Do I have a right to get settlement of 3rd party insurance company of the driver for lost time and pay? The driver was ticketed and I have photos.
Yes you can sue the at fault driver as long as he’s a third party and not a coworker in the company you work for. Feel free to text me. Happy to offer a consult and even to recommend the best local trial lawyer. (347)566-9595
I missed 3 months of work. The car insurance adjuster is asking for health insurance information and short term disability information. They say with out this they'll only offer the minimal amount. Do i need to give them this?
If you’re trying to get them to pay as a claim then it may help your claim if you provide it. But if you’re going to hire a lawyer to file suit then you don’t have to provide and have the attorney advise you
If there anyone still paying attention to this video
I already signed the settlement agreement and just waiting for State Farm to send the check on August 24th
Usually it takes about one month. If there are liens your lawyer has to negotiate then that can take some time too. Congrats on settling your case !
@@AttorneyArkady thank you very much one last small question are there any particular insurance companies that better or worse at that time line particularly State Farm I've already lost my house it's really difficult to work your way off the streets once and now I got to do it again waiting on this check I would really like to start putting my life back together
also i just wanted to inquire, how long after signing settlement documents should the checks arrive?
Usually 30 days but it can take longer if there are liens
So I settled and signed for an amount already. My attorney told me one medical bill was x amount of dollars.. well I talked to the provider and found out that my insurance is covering that and there is no bills regarding it.. how does that work now? Does that $ amount go back into my total payout?
Yes ! If you don’t have the expense then it goes back to you
@@AttorneyArkady thanks for that information. Just making sure I ask all right right questions to my attorney.
Hello .I got on a teabone accident I was not at fault .but I had lower back injuries actually 3 lower back surgeries..but the. Car accident caused more pain also my neck and My center if my back 2 disc pop out .I was in hospital 10 days .now I have a deposition after 2 years .is my case solid .since my accident I’ve been under care ..can u tell me if my case is solid or they going to give me bs because of my old work injuries
Sure happy to offer a free consult. Please text me (347)566-9595
Hi there, thanks so much for this video!
I have a question. I was T-boned by a distracted driver on 11/23/2022 and my car that is worth around $1,000.00 based on KBB values contained over $4,500.00 worth of damages based on picture estimates. Based on the police report, I was not at fault. Although I have done this before in previous accidents but now realized that it may not have been the best decision, I went straight to the other insurance myself and reported the accident rather than going through my insurance. The other insurance has been cooperative but stated that they cannot get in contact with the person that hit me and notified me that they have to send 3 notices to them and wait 5 business days in between the notices before making a final "liability decision". They informed me that a final liability decision will be made on 12/21 and as of 12/16, they still have not been able to get in contact with the driver. As far as next steps goes, should I wait for their stated "liability decision" on 12/21 or should I be prepared not to receive money and fight this another way? Also, is there a good way of knowing how much I may get since my car isn't worth much but damages were significant?
Thanks so much for your advice and help!
You should receive a property damage settlement. I think they just want to confirm w their policyholder before issuing payment. I’m not too familiar with property damage only claims as I handle only serious injuries. If they don’t pay you can file a small claims case without a lawyer and you should win.
@@AttorneyArkady Thank you so much! I will keep that in mind! I guess I will have to wait and see! Thank you again for the advice!
I’m looking for Texas info on car accidents happening in TX.
Sure what type of info ?
@@AttorneyArkady Traffic ticket fines, meet at court what will be done if go to court about a police ticket.
You the best i learn i lot from you
Thank you so much.
THANKS!
Great informative video 👍🏿 but my question is. How do you the injured person even understand what settlement to accept, or ask for? But taking notes from the video to ask my lawyer. Thanx
Yea the lawyer should guide the client and make recommendations. Where is your case pending ? We can provide a free consult. We handle New York but we also partner with top trial attorneys nationwide.
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@@dgarrisynn784refixtingz6 yes we can partner with an excellent law firm in Washington DC. Please text me (347)566-9595 just let us know the facts of what happened and your injury. Thank you !
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What about accidents where no injury was involved? I was recently involved in an accident where a woman hit me head on in a parking lot and who admitted responsibility on the scene. Her insurance company declared my vehicle a total loss (after I took it to their body shop) and wanted to scrap my car and pay me out $2,300, the blue book value. The car was still running fine other than the bumper and I could hardly replace the car with what they were offering. I ended up keeping the car ant taking only $1,700 which wasn’t even enough to repair the damage which I had done. I ended up taking a loss for an accident which wasn’t my fault but I saw no other options.
Sometimes this is the case, it doesn’t sound like there was much money to be recovered in the first place and so you wouldn’t gain anything from having an attorney involved. One thing you can do when you think the insurance is undervaluing your vehicle is add additional costs that you have had from repairsI. I had a insurance company offer me 2200 to keep the car and I got it up to 3800 after showing them all the maintenance and repairs that I had invested into the vehicle.
My attorney & I settled for $35,000 and I think my lawyer is getting $11,000. My medical bill is gone to so did the attorney-fault insurance company pay for my medical bill and I don’t have to cover it? Or do did it come out my check before I get it? Is pain and suffering check different from the medical bill stuff?
No fault should cover it but sometimes the no fault gets cut off and the remainder could be a lien against your case. So this is something you would have to ask your attorney.
So I got a letter from the person who hit my cars insurance stating that they accepted my demand for single person bodily injury liability the limit of 15k but my attorney called and said I have to wait now to see how much they are going to give me. Any good advice I don’t understand why can’t I just take the 15k I hope my law firm doesn’t try taking most of it !
Your law firm will most likely take 33.3%, this is why it’s an important to negotiate their rate before you sign any documentation. The lowest I’ve seen an attorney take is 17.5% so that is almost 15% of the total settlement, you could be missing out on by not negotiating with your attorney before you retain them. Your medical bills will also be deducted from the settlement, you can also negotiate with the hospital bill If you don’t have insurance, I hope this helps.
Hi
Seems like you have excellent experience please let me know if you practice in Boston Massachusetts state
Thanks. I don’t personally but I know some excellent lawyers in Boston I can partner up with. Feel free to text me (347)566-9595
This might sound like a really dumb question but … the payouts for bodily injury is a separate check from the payout for car damages as well ?
My car is totaled so the insurance would pay for that ??? Separate from my bodily injury ?
Yes usually people get property damage checks first. The bodily injury comes later either when you are done with all medical care and your attorney settles the case or even later if it has to be litigated. Hope this helps
@@AttorneyArkady perfect explanation!! Thank you 🙏
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear ended by a commercial vehicle and my vehicle ended up being totaled which they payed off and medical bills are at 50k. This occurred in September of 2022 so it has reached its 2 year mark so my lawyer has filed a lawsuit. They admitted fault and we have sent their insurance company a demand due to their policy limit being 1 million but they still in these 2 years still haven’t sent us any offer letter any. Why is this the case? Thank you
You have to ask the handling lawyer. Could be they think the injury isn’t caused by the crash or have another defense
Thank you responding, The latest update I received was that my lawyer has sent a lawsuit to the court and the driver of the commercial vehicle will be served and will take it to their company which is in the business of waste management . I’ve had 30 appointments with chiro, 2 with neuro due to getting a concussion, and 2 with ortho due to my neck injury that was sustained due to the accident. I am unsure why it is taking this long and I thank you.
@@geomendizabal3089 could be there just trying to stall for as long as possible, the more they stall the final settlement number the more their investment accounts grow
Can you ever get more than the policy limit? If so, how so?
Yes if you open the policy. Some states have bad faith laws. Other ways can be if there is excess insurance or if once you take the defendants policy you can go UM against your own policy for more
@Frekhtman & Associates UM? What is UM? I'm in California. At fault driver only had 100k and no other insurance. My Triple A insurance was only 25k. I guess we will see where it settles once my firm is done. I am working with Razavi Law Group in California.
@@GodAlwaysWins it’s under insurance but it only applies if you have more coverage than the defendant. For example if at fault car has 25k and you have 100k you can take the full 25k from the defendant and then 75k more (the difference) from your own.
I was stationary at a light. Girl hit me turning left. C4 c5 surgery.. her insurance told me f bullish. I got an attorney. Tennessee
Sorry to hear that. Feel free to text 347-566-9595. Can offer a free consult. I’ve worked in TN before
I was hit by a car in Brooklyn New York who blew a stop sign and was seriously injured had back surgery and neck surgery and it is now 2023 and still nothing
That sounds like it could be a very big case. Feel free to text me (347)566-9595 if you would like a consult
I’m requiring surgery And the lop exceeded the limit so I’m pay out of pocket for my insurance does surgery increase the settlement
Yes for sure. The case value depends on the severity of your injury
@@AttorneyArkady broken ankle requiring screws
What if my injury expenses are more than my policy limit?
Depends on your state law but if you have to sue for expenses then it’s going to be tough. Now if there is excess , umbrella or if you can find UM then you can pursue that too. Or try for bad faith to open a policy. There are options but it will be state law dependent
What about hypothetical future lost wages for someone who was in school to become a doctor or an attorney or a cpa for instance?
Yes that is possible to obtain ! We did a short about this recently
I'm a Lyft driver,Someone ran a stop sign and hit my front driver side.They admitted 100%fault.He hit me with his company suburban,and he was the CEO.Ive been going to a chiropractor for almost 9 months,twice a week Just got a MRI done and I do have damages on 3 disk on my spinal cord,but not serious enough for surgery.I also have some shoulder injuries,but nothing serious for surgery.How much could I get,just trying to ball park a number right now.My lawyer said it's a solid case,but couldn't give me a number.She said once I see a specialist ,a month from then she will be able to ask for a certain amount,and I guess they will try to counter offer?I know it depends on alot of factors,but I'm just trying to get a idea.It happened in new Orleans la I also missed out of 2 weeks of work,having PTSD,and also lost my place because it was right by the first of the month.It definitely set me back.
Yes that should have significant value. Hard to say how much without reviewing the file. I know some excellent attorneys in the New Orleans area.
Hey let me know if u did anything. Got to an accident 2 days ago so if my people don't sue I will figure it out
hello, can you tell us how everything goes with your case?
Hey can you keep us updated in how’d it go with your accident ?
Pip is unlimited, other driver cited at scene for running red light. We are in michigan, another no fault state. What coverage of mine as well as the other driver is what we are "suing"? I do have under/uninsured. Does the money come from the other drivers liability only? I'm almost certain she doesn't have coverage. Thanks
Usually there is no fault coverage that pays medical providers for their care. There is also a separate bodily injury policy the car that hit you will have. That is for pain and suffering. But definitely consult with a local Michigan lawyer
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You're welcome!
Who do I sue if a driver that swerved into my lane and hit me, but won't claim fault because they blame the driver next to them veered into their lane first and nearly hit her(she claimed she WAS hit by the car but no evidence of damage). Those 2 drivers have the same insurance provider.
Usually sue everyone and then take their depositions. Your lawyer should be able to prove who was really at fault. Often everyone will pay their proportionate share
@Frekhtman & Associates yea he's working on it. It's been over a year and the driver that hit me won't accept the 80% fault while the other driver did accept 20% fault. Seems that's what's causing the delay so will probably sue them both like you said. Thank you for responding.
I have a question. My 17 yo nephew was hit by a drunk driver oct 30 last month. My nephew was in a coma for maybe 7 days before he opened his eyes. Pretty bad traumatic brain injury. Has been seizing, doesn’t follow eye commands. Icu for 11 days. Broken jaw broken clavicle. He had his seat belt on. The 39 yo drunk driver was arrested for intoxication 3 degree felony. Never had to see a dr. So my question is…. What if he only had $50k on his insurance coverage? Can we try to get more from other assets if he has any?
So sorry to hear that. Yes if you obtain a jury verdict for more than the insurance limits you can try to collect against assets. Some companies can do an asset search to confirm the defendant has assets before you go this route. Feel free to text me for a consult 347-566-9595
I got in a car accident back on 12-30-21 and I went to the chiropractor i I sent all my bills to the attorney in may but he won’t speak to me or pick up on my calls he just keeps saying I haven’t done all your records yet and this is not a sprint it’s a Marathon. I don’t know if I should get a different attorney because he’s not communicated with me or I have to wait until he sends the demand and how much longer is that going to take? What should I do
Where did your car accident happen ? What injuries did you sustain ? Feel free to text us (347)566-9595 and we can schedule a consult to see what is your best option. It’s hard to say what you should do from your comment alone but lack of communication definitely isn’t good
If he fails to communicate reasonably to you and you feel that affects the outcome of your case. You can sue for legal malpractice and get him subjected to Disciplinary Action from his local Bar Association.
I permanently lost smell and taste from a crime i was victim of and won the max insurance benefit of 250k. I was on my ebike, he was in a car and went thru a stop sign leading to brain damage and fractured skull and bleeding of the brain. I got the max but feel losing these senses is not worth it. This is for Michigan.
It’s never worth it. But with crimes these programs try to offer some compensation
If medical bills are more than the insurer's insurance policy limit, how does one recuperate that money? Also, how is pain and suffering or punitive damages claimed? If the driver at fault has 25/50/25 but my bills are more than 50k, how would you get more than 50k and get pain and suffering?
Depends on where it happened as every state has different laws. In New York you have no fault PIP pay $50k of medical bills in addition to being able to sue the defendant for an additional $25k if it’s a 25/50 minimum policy. I’ll see if I can discuss this in a future video as the question is very broad.
Great info. Very detailed.
Thank you !!
Do you take cases in other states ?
Yes we do. We have lawyers in our firm admitted in other states. We also partner with local lawyers. We have done it in many states.
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Hello if the insurance limit is 100,000 but my medical bills is more that 100,000 will i get any money back for me
Hi, Do you mean the bodily injury limit of the defendant you are suing is only 100k and you have more than 100k in medical bills ? That would mean they should definitely tender the 100k BI Limits. But in New York, medical bills are paid by No Fault or PIP which is a different insurance policy altogether. By statute they pay up to 50k but some people purchase endorsements for more coverage so they have higher limits for medical bills. Let us know if this answers your question. If your case is NOT in NY I would recommend consulting with a local lawyer or feel free to reach out to us for a free consult -- contact@866attylaw.com
Mr freckman is very lawsuit happy
I wouldn’t say that. We only handle cases of merit. Lawsuit happy is when people just want to slap suits for every little thing and we def don’t do that
Better than being lawsuit sad
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Im confused...i was hit head on. the other person ran the red light. please explain to me 30/60/30 i was injured and rhe only one injured. they have admitted guilt
Hit head on if other side was at fault then you can recover damages : economic and no economic. Pain & suffering , lost wages etc. Feel free to Call, email or text me 917-634-8968
Damn , I might be the only person who is watching this for a script my teacher had asked me to make ..
Welcome. Good luck on your project. We are all students ;)
Hi i met with accident in Erie, Pennsylvania in February 2023, had a minor spine L2-L3 fracture. Driver has USAS insurance of 15,000 only my medical bills are way more and my pain too. Insurance gave first amount of 15,000. My lawyer wanted me to sign (i can read his face) but I didn’t and asked time to think. And i saw all these RUclips videos how insurance companies are charging people. Need help . Suggest some lawyer in ERIE, or pittsburgh.
Sure please text me. I’m happy to review and provide a recommendation (347)566-9595
Can i know the chances of me getting more than 15,000$? Because who hit me has nothing just like me she is a student. And how much do you charge for review and recommendations?
How does the 1% rule effect the settlement??? I got rear-ended by a tractor trailer in March, i suffered multiple injuries that I'm still trying to recover from broken vertebrae in back, 5 broken ribs, lacerated liver & spleen, severe whiplash concussion torn ligaments in both sides of my neck after effects numbness in feet & leg along with constant migraine headaches.
Long story short my lawyer said they was all set to try and settle the claim but got dash cam video that claim I am 1% at fault & now have denied the claim. My lawyer said they will not turn over the video footage on the dash cam and sent screenshots of accident. My question is if they say i am 1% at fault how exactly does that effect the settlement? Thanks in advance
It doesn’t really hurt you bc for example if you go to trial and win 1 million but you are 1% at fault you just don’t recover for the % of fault that is your own. So you get 990k. Your lawyer should file a lawsuit. Then they will get the dashcam footage. Plus just bc the defense says you are 1% at fault doesn’t mean you are. It’s up to a jury. That’s why it’s important to have a real trial attorney on your side
@@AttorneyArkady Thanks I appreciate your response, the problem is I happen to be in one of the few states that have contributory negligence law, so basically it will be up to a jury to rule in my favor at this point. I hired a lawyer in April and they have been handling things with insurance adjuster. I feel like definitely gotta strong case either way because how things played out with the tractor trailer driver that hit me, they did not 🚫 give the driver a breathalyzer to determine if he was sober also the driver already has 2 DUIs on his record along with another previous accident where a person died & 3 others injured. I mainly just needed clarification on how can a person that is 99% at fault but could get away without paying any damages
Hi! Good Day to you Sir! Greetings fm So Cal. What if the the claim presented exceeded my policy. Then adjuster said I'm responsible to the verdict in excess of my available policy limits.. I'm so stress out. I'm broke. Can you shed a.light on my case. Thanks in advance. God Bless
Hi. Do you mean a claim is presented against you making you the defendant ?
Yes sir, this case was back on 2018, guy run a read light while my buddy making a left turn. And at that specific time claimant has no documents to present to the authorities. Thanks
@@andrewpena758 I would let your insurance company defend you and deal with it
What would be our approach? They seem to have as agree on something or sign. Would that discriminate us and is it possible that we will be paying for the excess? I need help, thanks I’m advance
@@andrewpena758 usually lawyers stick to the policy. I couldn’t really advise you because I only represent plaintiffs never defendants. I would speak to your defense lawyer or the insurance company. They should handle everything for you. Good luck.
I have a lawyer now a county truck hit me while I was pregnant with my 3 old daughter in the car
Sorry to hear that. Good luck on your case ! Where did the crash happen ?
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My fuance was in a car accident where he has spinal injuries we went through a laywer and they are saying bc his hospital and soctor bills are about 80,000 then my fiance will probably only see 10k. So idk what to do. Do we deny it and take to court?
Definitely consult with your lawyer to determine best course of action.
@@AttorneyArkady well that's the thing I am thinking of getting a second opinion
@@Nikky10000 feel free to text me. If I know someone in your city I can connect you
@@AttorneyArkady what's your contact
I was in a accident on my skateboard going through a parking lot I was struck by a suv we were both ruled with failure to yield. Can I recieve any settlement, I injured my pelvis and fractured my leg.
Yes you should be able to receive a settlement if the suv failed to yield to you. As long as you can show the suv driver failed to use reasonable care, failed to see what should be seen etc. that’s the basic definition of negligence. Feel free to reach out for a private consult (347)566-9595 the injuries are very serious.
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My accident happened 6/16/22
The man was at fault and totaled my car. My 7 month old daughter and I were in the vehicle.
He was driving without a license so received two citations. One for no license and one for at fault for wreck.
I took videos and pictures.
I have a witness speaking
And police report
Went to the emergency room
My insurance is USAA but his is some insurance I never heard of. I called his insurance and made a claim. Never heard back. Hired an attorney and it's been awaiting game. The law firm has me going to physical therapy and other treatment.
I am in Texas so I know it might be different, but what will happen with this more likely?
Sorry to hear that. If you get your medical care, most likely you will be able to obtain a settlement or if the injury is serious your lawyer will file a lawsuit. That can take longer but usually the amount of compensation will also be greater. Feel free to text us and we can provide a more detailed consult 347-566-9595
Was rear ended by a commercial truck with 750k policy. Had left shoulder labrum surgery with 4 anchors placed. And have 3 herniations and 4 bulging discs on my spine. (No surgery on the spine but have received two cervical injections) What kind of settlement could I be looking at?
Where did this happen ? In New York ive had similar cases go for $650k up to over $1 mil
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thank you !!
please explain 30/60/30 i was the only one injured..they were at fault for running a red light
Feel free to email contact@866attylaw.com or call us 212-222-1111. Not sure I’m understanding the 30/60/30 ?? If defendant is at fault then you only need to prove damages
Do you guys practice in VA?
We can partner with local attorneys
@@AttorneyArkady I have a complex case with a well known car rental company I was tbone by one of there employees and out of work 3yrs back , neck, shoulder and knee injuries! The defense lawyers are acting in bad faith by definition can y'all help me settle case?
Do you have an attorney now ? Which city in Virginia ? Feel free to text us 347-566-9595 or email contact@866attylaw.com
@@AttorneyArkady Newport news VA, I had an attorney they did file a multi million dollars lawsuit while I was treating and having surgeries, but we didn't agree on strategies! I'm now back to working now and would like this settle for this accident happened 2017 they are just delaying now! I will give you a call what's a good time?
@@creedmoorBlack tomorrow works. Text me on that # and then we can chat. Happy to help.
My accident happened in 2017 and I had a deposition last year. Does it usually take this long to reach an agreement? from what I know they said the insurance is offering way less, I did a treatment etc. and what they’re offering wouldn’t even cover that. Should I contact my lawyer or just let them do their job? Honestly I’m frustrated that it’s taking this long Bc from what I hear everybody elses case took less then a year to resolve or reach an agreement.
It depends on why the case is taking longer than expected. You should know the reason. An open and continuing stream of communication between you and your attorney is absolutely essential. The case can be taking time because of many different factors: court delays, multiple depositions, motions, or it can just be that it is not being prosecuted efficiently.
My mother was in a minor car accident both cars only have bumper to bumper and the lady exagerated the amount sue for damages of 800.000.00 thousand she never went to the hospital or emergency room she went walking how come this person can sue after one year saying this amount when no physical injure was on the time of the collision , this is an scam how to prove because she did not sent any medical
I would recommend reporting everything to your mother's insurance company. They hire lawyers to review the medical records, depose the plaintiff,and defend themselves very well.
Is it true lawyers cut is usually around 33%?
That’s a standard contingency fee.
@@AttorneyArkady Great. Now what are the other fees called? I tried hard researching for these details.
@@banginzaza if it’s an injury case there should
Not be any other fees. Generally there are hourly or billable hour fees or a retainer but not in personal injury lawsuits
Hi i somone was rideing a bicylce with a group of riders and a car hit theme while hi was in my bike lane, the guy tried to drive off, and drug his bike abt 200 ft. Before ending up behind an officer as he was trying to escape through parking lot. He have 2 petreuted and 2 bulging discs, insurance offers 37k lawyer offers 19k. Lawyer doesnt want to go to trial he says his firm is not going to take it. The para. Said hi wasnt gonna get rich from 1 case. Hi not looking to get rich but havnt worked in a yr cant work doing the same thing and hi still have pains and still need treatment when somedays hi cant walk or bend over. Hi dont feel this is justice. Do lawyers usually sell out??? If hi hire a new lawyer will hi make less from my settlement?? HI could end up with 5k after hiring new lawyer and baying old lawyer ones gonna want 33% and the other 40% 77% off from the 35k theyre offering. Smh hope to see your reply very soon.
What if the at fault party did not have insurance, but the driver of the vehicle had “uninsured motorist” can you still have a claim?
Yes you can file a UM claim
I think my lawyer is not doing good with my case, they are trying to give my infant child 3k whuch her case should be open for a while because she is still growing and not 21. Help me I need some estimations on my active case.
Sure please text me (347)566-9595 happy to chat
What if the at-fault person does not have money to pay for settlement or if they are sued and don't have the founds and money.
Insurance pays
I got into a minor at fault accident. They guy received minor damage to his car. He was fine and even joking when he got out of the car. Now, he lawyered up and presented medical injury like neck pain. My insurance said, they will use my 25k bodily injured to handle the claim and he cant get more than 25k
Yes it happens. Best to refer it to your auto insurance. They’ll handle everything
what if i wasnt seriously injured but have still lost a lot because of a neglegant driver.
Depending on where it happened. Each state has distinct rules on what damages are recoverable. In New York you are entitled to lost salary and medical bills up to $50k regardless of fault. To sue for pain and suffering you need to prove a serious injury. You can also recover property damage. When you say lost a lot feel free to describe what you mean. You can email us contact@866attylaw.com or text 347-566-9595
I got into a Car accident where I was rear ended and my car was totaled. My Clavicle(collarbone) was separated, I suffered head & neck damage. Ended up having a Concussion also.
How much of a settlement could I be expecting?
Wow sorry to hear that. With a Rearend crash the other car is 100% at fault and you should receive summary judgment on liability. The only issue is how much your injuries are worth versus how much insurance is available from the at fault vehicle. A separated collar bone is serious. I settled just that for $140,000 recently. But you also have a head/concussion & neck injury so would need to review medical records to see the extent of that injury. Where did this happen ? Text or email me for a free consultation. All the best.
@@AttorneyArkady it happened in Chicago , IL Monday Sept 13th & I’ll contact you.
@@WarOfWords810 Happy to help. I work with some excellent attorneys in Chicago :)
How much wiggle room do we have in regard to a total loss for a vehicle. Are they only obligated to pay for the current market value of the vehicle? They offered my a very low average.
Total loss is usually declared when it costs more to repair the car than its blue book value. We help clients with property damage as part of handling their personal injury lawsuits but we do not do PD only claims. You can try to negotiate it. There’s no clear formula so definitely some wiggle room. Hope this helps.
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Thank you
How much is coverage for uber passenger if the driver was at fault, my lawyer only got me 4k🙄after 6 weeks of therapy
Uber usually has a significant policy limit. Where did your crash happen ? You may want to get a second opinion from a local lawyer. In New York we have a serious injury requirement so 6 weeks of therapy is not enough. Would need at least 3 months but all jurisdictions have different rules.
I got into an accident 3 months ago .. a 19y/o hit us from behind totaled the car but we were okay while waiting for the tow truck a man fell asleep behind a lot sweeper with suspended license, I had a deviated septum was diagnosed with depression anxiety & ptsd & also have gotten my teeth fixed for 17k … what are my odds & how long do you think I’ll wait for a settlement
Sorry to hear that. Would need to do a deep dive to determine how long it would take. But sounds like a serious & high value case. Where did it happen ?
@@AttorneyArkady Gainesville Florida & i suffered from a bad concussion so they know I had a brain injury because I have memory loss as well 🤦🏾♀️
@@AttorneyArkady oh btw both accidents were rear end collisions
@@marathemessenger4602 feel free to reach out via e-mail or
Text if you need legal help
@@AttorneyArkady yes I will email you a detailed version of the story also I’m looking to sue the Florida state patrol because he told us “no” when I asked if we can get into the car and wait on the tow truck … then minutes later we were hit again
What if it’s a truck accident not a car accident❤
It works pretty much the same way in terms of settlement. Trucks usually have larger policies
@@AttorneyArkady so you think the lawyer will go after the full amount $750,000 that the truck drivers have to have in Texas.
@@george4u1960 if it’s a strong trial lawyer and your injuries are serious then yes. Most trucks have much more than 750k
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@@AttorneyArkady the doctor told me I have two herniated disc’s . Getting ready to do my second round of steroid shots then I don’t want to do anything else I want them to pursue the case. It’s been gone on for eight months.
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So if their policy is only for 25k then thats the ultimate most youre possibly going to get? And what should my attorney be giving me along the process? I have gotten nothing but emails saying they put in a demand letter and to just wait until they hear back,. I havent seen any demand letter or anything.. all i know is a woman lost consciousness and drove into oncoming traffic and broke my back.. lost my job, going to feel the wreck for the rest of my life... but yet ive gotten nothing and its almost been a year since the wreck and 6 months since i stopped getting treatment because of covid.. but i havent heard a word from the attorneys at becker other than telling me to wait.. figure i should be getting things lin the mail about the case but got nothing... shit sucks .. and i had a buddy that was involved in a wreck 3 months after mine and he only broke a foot but he already got a check for 300k$. Yet i get my back broken and have to learn how to walk again along with pain that does not go away and will likely get little to nothing.. was told also that the woman was uninjured and had insurance with a small county firm.. so is underinsured but i had a policy that was over insured and still had to pay out of pocket for hospital and things.. im almost going to have to declare bankruptcy and i had my life finally going somewhere.. lost everything from that wreck.. cant get anything for the pain because theres so many addicts and deadbeats in this world taking it away from people who need it.. was denied disability because my dr notes said i was able to learn how to and regain ability to walk, yet im maybe 60% of what i used to be but drs didnt write that.. fucked my life up.. between people who dont care about anybody but themselves, people who somehow get one over on others, greedy and selfish lazy souls i get screwed when i need it most.. ive paid taxes my entire life, worked since i was 14. Paid for all my schooling and had no debt but the government would rather give drug addicted wastes of space 600$ every 2 weeks plus food stamps but when i pay taxes and own a home they dont care a bit about me unless i just continue to pay taxes so they have the money to keep paying those people.. tired of this world.. you spend 38 years trying to be apart of the community, help everybody you can, work until you hurt then the one time you need something back, just a little help, you get nothing and viewed as nothing or a waste of others time.. but if youre gay, black or rich you get priority and praised... even the people i gave my all to help them all are ghosts when i ask for even a ride to a dr appt so i dont have to suffer for half a day on busses to get there.. plus walking up those bus stairs with a broken back takes a bit yet nobody gives a damn and curse you out for taking so long to get to a seat, even the drivers called me names.. tired of this crap.. somebody pays for a million in coverage but if they gey hit by somebody who has no coverage, guess who has to pay everything no matter what and who gets off with a driving without insurance fine?? Bullshit is what it is.. tired of this life..
Sorry to hear that. Terrible. Yes with 25k policies it’s tough to get more unless it’s bad faith. Unfortunately those with 25k policies usually don’t have assets either. One avenue could be UM against your own policy if your limits are higher than 25k
Are you in California? Person who got hit
@@mando2.049 Hi, Im in NY but I know some excellent California lawyers. Feel free to text me 347-566-9595
Hey, I was involved in a rear end accident in Staten Island, last year in December. I just have a few questions if you mind answering, could I shoot you a dm on Instagram or you’re email ? Thank you!
Sure. Or you can text me (347)566-9595 or email is contact@866attylaw.com.