I was involed in a MVA that was not my fault. What is my claim worth, Now and after my surgery in 30days…
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I was involed in a MVA that was not my fault. What is my claim worth, Now and after my surgery in 30days…
I was involved in a MVAthe other party was ticketed for improper lane changing. Within 48 hours her insurance co accepted liability. I have at present $5500.00 in medical bills. I have a rotarator cuff full thickness tear per the MRI. I am scheduled to have surgery in july the cost is $35000.00 I will be out for 4-6 weeks I will lose personal leave time in the amount of $5500.00. I have health insurance so I will not have out of pocket expenses. Can I settle early for current and future medical expenses, or just after my surgery. Base on this info what is my current and future claim worth?
Asked on June 4, 2009 under Accident Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You can settle a case at any time. But if you are planning on settling without first consulting a lawyer in your area, you would be doing yourself a disservice. If all you have stated here is all correct, you seem to have a very good case. Your future damages depends on many things, including how the surgery comes out, how you recover, if you have any remaining disability and loss of use, etc. All these factors - and the ones you list - go in to the value of the case. See a lawyer. Start looking for one here at attorneypages.com.
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