Compensation for Car Accident? An 80 year old Man ran stop sign my daughter was driving and my son was in the back seat of the car.
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Compensation for Car Accident? An 80 year old Man ran stop sign my daughter was driving and my son was in the back seat of the car.
My car was totaled my children did 160, due to this man running the stop sign. My children received medical attention, totaling over 15 visits to different Dr’s. My daughter recieved head and back injury, she is now afraid to drive. My son received head injury and concussion. My daughter medical expense is over $6,000 and my Son medical expenses is over $2,000. After Attorney fees are deducted and medical expenses…I would like to know what amount we should be awarded for my children? My children was taken to hospital ER and missed 1 day of school, I missed 1.5 day from work.
Asked on April 16, 2009 under Accident Law, Indiana
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
This is something to ask your lawyer as recovery varies greatly based on such factors as the actual expenses incurred, loss of income, the extent and duration of pain and suffering, the geographic location, etc.
The loss of a day or so of work and school is relatively trivial. The most important factor here is the fortunate lack of any permanent injury, scarring or loss of function. There seems to have been a complete recovery, and her fear of driving without extensive psychotherapy is unlikely to bring the big bucks.
Juries always can see things differently, so if you're willing to take this to a jury and possibly get far less than they may offer you, you can throw the dice.
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