How should my lawyer be handling my personal injury case?
I was in a car accident 10 months ago and after two days of talking to his insurance company I immediately called a lawyer. My car was totalled, it was 100% his fault (I have police reports to prove) and I have missed countless days of work and am still in pain. I went to three different types of doctors, had x-rays, mri’s and all sorts of tests done but i still have no use in two of my fingers, numbness and shooting pains. My last chiropractor released me basically saying there was not much more I could do and had to live with it. I have been told to see a neurologist but none will take me without insurance, or just based on my lawyer information.
I told the lawyer to just go ahead and start proceedings. She said they will come up with a demand. I dont know how this is all supposed to work but I want to make sure they are doing things RIGHT. I don’t want to get screwed just because I dont speak the legal jargon. If anyone can to tell me what to expect at this point, or what I can be doing or the lawyer should be doing that would be very helpful.
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The lawyer will send a demand to the other party. They may come back with a counteroffer…this can go on for a little while, but not too long.
Depending on what state you live in, you may be coming close to the statute of limitations. Most states have a 1 year statute on personal injury. This means the claim must be filed within one year of the accident. If your state has a 1 year limit, make sure your lawyer files before that time period. If he doesn’t, it is malpractice.
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