What to do if I had a small accident with another car and it was my fault?
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What to do if I had a small accident with another car and it was my fault?
The damage was really minor and the other car had to change a bumper, which cost $600. However the insurance company is claiming $4000 against me for other damages than I am sure I didn’t make. I don’t have car insurance. Do I need a lawyer or an adjuster to report them? What could be the cost for that?
Asked on September 16, 2013 under Accident Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you rear-ended someone, it could be that the person you hit developed soft tissue injuries in his/her neck and back that required chiropractic care to correct. If that is the case, $3,400 is a reasonable amount for a chiropractor and you should probably just pay it. If that is not what happened, you may want to hire an attorney, the problem being that it may be difficult to find one who will be able to lower the bill by more than the amount you have to pay the attorney.
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you rear-ended someone, it could be that the person you hit developed soft tissue injuries in his/her neck and back that required chiropractic care to correct. If that is the case, $3,400 is a reasonable amount for a chiropractor and you should probably just pay it. If that is not what happened, you may want to hire an attorney, the problem being that it may be difficult to find one who will be able to lower the bill by more than the amount you have to pay the attorney.
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