No. Sometimes it's a lot more. Think five times as an average because of pain & suffering.
The settlement that an accident victim may receive depends on the severity of the injuries. Usually it is a cash settlement paid through the insurance company. These can be lump sum payments, or monthly/yearly payments for an extended period of time.
It depends on the attorney. Usually, auto accident attorney's will wait until a settlement is awarded and take a percentage of that award as fees.
Some people thing an accident is a windfall, however this is rare. Usually-- The damage to the car+ The cost for adjudication+ The cost for lost work and time+ The medical costs (assuming no permanent injuries)+ Pain and suffering+ Add it up Ca-Ching.....now see if you can collect.
Usually your own insurance.
Usually 1/3 of the settlement.
Because the person who hit them is at fault and with rear end accident there is usually medical bills and pain involved with the people who were hit. They have the right to sue to recover from the accident.
Usually, it is the responsibility of the owner. However, if you have insurance on your vehicle, they will step in as secondary coverage...including covering the damage to the vehicle you were driving, if you have the coverage.
Varies by state to state. Usually its a 1 year period. Contact an injury attorney near you.
Usually a client will pay a contingent fee. This means there is no upfront cost for the attorney and the attorney will be paid a certain percentage of the settlement.
yes and they usually do.
Hitting someones car.
Not usually, unless it is for the treatment of some serious and lengthy medical injury for which the auto insurance is insufficient.