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How are we being sued for 170K from an accident which totaled 160 dollars in damage?
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∙ 14y ago
damages to vehicle do not necessarily amount to equal damage to vehicle occupants. Most settlements are based on a triple amount of medical bills, not vehicle repair bills.
Most jurys award far less than is asked, most demands are about 90% inflated, so you are
looking at a 10700.00 suit with a 6500.00 settlement.
The writer above is half right: special damages are not based solely on repair bills. "Triple amount of medical bills" isn't entirely accurate, however. A person's damages are based on their past medical bills, any future treatment - which can be estimated with some accuracy, depending on what treatment the person is facing i.e. surgery - past and future wage loss if applicable, and the more difficult to quantify, pain & suffering.
Demands for settlement are not "90% inflated." While most attorneys will demand an amount that is greater than the value of the case, it's nowhere near what the writer believes. A $10k lawsuit is pretty low, however. Your insurance company should have an adjuster working on the claim and has a lot of experience in settling.
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How do you sue someone at fault in an accident if they have no insurance at all and can you sue them personally to pay for your car being totaled?
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What is the total cost for being convicted of not wearing your seat belt with the fine and the court costs totaled up?
150.00 dollars
Car accident being hit at 45 mph at a complete stop how much to expect?
It's almost impossible to say exactly what to expect. It all depends on the minor details of the accident, such as the point of impact, the vehicles involved, etc. However, you can certainly expect a large amount of damage, and one or both of the vehicles will likely be totaled.
How much is the fine for being in an accident with no seat belt?
up to 400 bucks
Can being in a car accident cause further damage to a diagnosed case of scoliosis?
Will 6670.00 dollars damage on a 2006 impala total it?
Probably not. My 2007 Impala has an estimated $9027 worth of damage on it and it's still not being written off. That's Canadian dollars, however.
What is the settlement amount for an injury resluting in surgery from a car accident and the vehicle being totaled in mass?
Situation dependent. Severity of the injuries, complications of the procedure, and other factors will ultimately be key in determining this. There isn't a set amount.
How much money can you get for being a passenger in a car accident and the car got totaled?
Only as much as will cover your medical expenses or "suffering" claims. It MAY make a difference on whether you were a passenger in the striking vehicle or in the vehicle that was struck.
You hit car who then hit the next car are you responsible for both cars?
Yes, you are responsible for all the damage caused by your accident therefore if an object you hit goes on to cause further damage as a result of being hit then you are responsible for all the damage.
What is the average cost of a totaled car when being drunk?
All depends on if you killed somebody also .Without the murder ,probably 50,000 dollars U/S plus 6 months in jail plus probation and your job.
Will bankrupsy protect you from being sued if you were the cause of an auto accident with a parked car which no one was in you had no insurance?
No, you will still be responsible for any damage you did to the parked car.
Your car was in an accident in Florida It is registered in New York the insurance was in cancellation the car was not being driven by you and was totaled what is your recourse?
Your question is extremely confusing. Whose car is registered in New York? Whose car lacks insurance? Whose car caused the accident? Who was driving the car? All of that may or may not be relevant. In Florida the person who caused the accident is usually responsible for property damage whether or not he or she has car insurance. It does not matter where the car is registered. In Florida, people go after both the driver and registered owner. The driver caused the accident and the registered owner gave the driver permission to drive the vehicle. Collecting one cent is frequently a different matter.
