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What kind of settlement can an accident victim get from personal injury damages after an automobile accident?
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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.
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Who is responsible for damages to an automobile if a minor takes parents car without permission and gets into accident by hitting another car and causing 2000 dollars in damages?
Parents
What is typical amount for auto accident settlement with minor injury?
The amount typical is commensurate to the actual damages and accompanying losses incurred by the claimant.
What kind of settlement damages can one claim in a personal injury compensation?
Typically there are a few types of damages that can be claimed in a personal injury lawsuit. Beyond measurable costs like wages lost due to injury, medical expenses, and property damage, there are special damages like pain and suffering and emotional distress.
What is the average settlement for a concussion in an auto accident?
Probably nothing as it does not result in permanant damages. Perhaps they may be willing to pay $250 for the pain and/or trouble of the deal but no more.
If you are driving personal vehicle for work purposes and had a car accident and you were at fault is the employer responsible for repair of damages to the vehicle?
No. If it was your own vehicle and you caused the accident then it is entirely your responsibility that the damage was caused and that you get it fixed.
If you are at fault for an accident does your insurance company get billed for the damages of the other person in the accident?
Yes,, That's what it's for. It pays for damages you caused to another.
Can lawsuit be filed if you find a large foreign object in can of juice?
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What has the author Jeffrey O'Connell written?
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What is the average settlement amount for minor car accident in Ohio?
Settlements can vary widely, even the most minor-looking of accidents can result in a big settlement. Generally the goal is to fairly compensate a victim for the damages caused to the vehicle and the overall health of the victim(s).
Are wrongful death settlements taxable?
Settlements received in a personal injury settlement are generally not considered income. It is usually thought of as a means of making someone whole for losses attributed to the injury and therefor isn't typically taxed. Emotional distress, when not associated with a physical injury is typically included as taxable income. Non-punitive damages received for personal injuries are excluded while, punitive damages are taxable income. http://www.pulversthompson.com/personal-injury-lawyer-blog/is-my-personal-injury-settlement-taxable/
Do you pay taxes on an auto insurance settlement?
I had a huge settlement from an auto insurance company and it was not taxed. However I believe that was because my attorney negotiated a type of settlement that made it non-taxable. I thnk it has to be considered "punitive damages" or something like that for it not to be taxed. Update - Generally, amounts paid for personal injury and property damage are NOT taxable. Amounts paid for punitive damages and loss of income ARE taxable.
If you have caused an accident which type of automobile insurance would cover damage to your own car?
The collision portion of your Auto Insurance Policy would pay for damages to your own auto when you are the at fault party. The liability portion of your auto insurance pays for damages you cause to another party Insurance Plus
