What to do if I was involved in an accident because an old lady rear-ended my car while I was at a stop light waiting for my signal to turn left?
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What to do if I was involved in an accident because an old lady rear-ended my car while I was at a stop light waiting for my signal to turn left?
My car was at stop and she just rear-ended my car trying to reach for something. Then later I received my police report and it clearly said it was her fault. However, now that I am done with my medical treatment and my doctor sent the bill to the insurer, it responded by saying that it can only give me $250 and it is not going to pay the whole medical bill.
Asked on September 26, 2013 under Accident Law, Georgia
Answers:
Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
LICENSED IN GEORGIA
Depending on your injuries, it may be worth taking her to small claims court. Although you sue and serve her, you will also send a copy to her insurance company. In Georgia, small claims are handled in Magistrate Court. This court has jurisdiction up to $15,000. You may be able to recover all your medicals, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In addition, if you win, you can recover costs for filing fees and service of the summons and complaint.
If you want the assistance of counsel, you should do so now. A demand letter from the insurance company may bring results without a lawsuit. However, the attorney may take anywhere from 25% to 33-1/3% before a lawsuit is brought.
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hello. If the insurer refuses you in a manner that seems 'wrong' to you, I suggest that you ought to turn to a private attorney for assistance. Please do turn to an attorney licensed in your state and she/he will be happy to assist you. The sorts of issues you describe tend to hinge on state law. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
TRICIA DWYER, ESQ.
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Christopher Earley / Law Office of Christopher Earley
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hi,
Sorry to hear about this. Sometimes insurance companies do not pay a submitted bill in its entirety. Seems as if more information would need to be known in order to answer your questions. Check out my website which will answer all your questions. Best of luck.
http://www.bostonautoaccident.net
Chris Earley
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