I was hit while parked in a parking lot. as a result I have bulging disc c6-c7 (cervical spine). I have a police report and damge to my car was 7,200.
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I was hit while parked in a parking lot. as a result I have bulging disc c6-c7 (cervical spine). I have a police report and damge to my car was 7,200.
I was hit and injured while sitting in a parking lot (March 2009). As a result I have endured bulging disc c6-c7. My cervical spine is in a flexed position, and I had a sprained shoulder. i start theropy soon. I had a Cat Scan, exrays, and a MRI. Are my injuries considered minor? Do I have a good case? My bills are already in the 40,000,00, Will my medical bills get paid separetly from the settlement if I sue? Is it worth it?
Asked on May 13, 2009 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I'm sorry to hear about your injuries. Without knowing the results of your tests, I cannot say whether or not your injuries are minor, however with $40K in medical bills to date, I would say you have a case worthy of an attorney's attention. If you have your own health insurance as well as medical payments insurance on your auto policy, you can start paying your medical bills yourself. If not, your attorney may be able to get the at-fault driver's insurance company to agree to start paying them in advance of settlement of your claim if there is no question regarding liability and the treatment and amount of the bills appear to be reasonable.
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