If I ate 2/3 of a molded sandwich from a restaurant and it caused me to be sick all day, what are my rights?
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If I ate 2/3 of a molded sandwich from a restaurant and it caused me to be sick all day, what are my rights?
The company’s insurance carrier is offering $1500 to settle. Should I take that?
Asked on July 25, 2012 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Personal injury settlements are based on what your damages are. Damages consist of medical bills, medication, lost wages, pain and suffering. I can't tell from your question, but I am assuming you sought no medical treatment and recovered in a day. As such, your damages are very low, even though you were sick for a day. I think the fact that the insurance company is willing to make you any type of settlement offer is good for you and I wouldn't expect to be able to negotiate much more than what you have been offered.
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