How much should I ask for when trying to get a settlement out of a car accident?
Question Details: I was in a car accident where a lady rear ended me. I was taken to the hospital but was not injured. My husband was in Iraq at the time and could not come home. I tried to get financed for another vehicle but was unable to do so. I ended up having to take my daughter out of Pre-K because I have no transportation. I had to put all of our belongings into storage. Then move back to my home state to have help from my family. I don't want to bet a layer but I am unsure of how much to ask for as a settlement for the pain and suffering for my daughter and I.
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I'm so sorry for all your trouble, but if you were not injured in the accident, you cannot collect anything for pain and suffering. There must be a physical injury in order to make a claim for non-economic damages of pain and suffering. Regarding your car, however, you should be able to collect for the property damage to the vehicle. If the at-fault driver was injured, make a claim for property damage with their insurance company. If no insurance is available, you'll need to sue them.
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