I was involved in an accident on the highway where an SUV spun out of control and slammed into my car, what is a good starting amount to seek concerning compensation?
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I was involved in an accident on the highway where an SUV spun out of control and slammed into my car, what is a good starting amount to seek concerning compensation?
I caught the whole thing on my dashcam. The insurance accepted liability. I got a concussion and pulled some muscles in my neck. So far there’s about $6000 in damages to my car. It’s really limited my ability to do my job or enjoy quality time with my family. This whole thing has been a nightmare.
Asked on March 3, 2015 under Personal Injury, Colorado
Answers:
Billie Ruth Edwards / Edwards & Johnson, Attorneys, LLC
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You offer no information as to when this collision occurred or whether you have reached a point of stability in terms of your medical issues.
Your insurance company should deal directly with the other insurance company, so make sure they keep you up to date on what is happening with your claim. Consult with them before you sign anything from the other insurance company. If you sign something that damages their right to recovery for payments made on your behalf, you may have problems you did not anticipate.
Your insurance company must include your deductible in any action they bring against the other driver. However, they are not required to include your uncovered damages, such as pain and suffering, lost wages, and so on.
As always, if you have questions, you should make an appointment with an attorney for an initial consultation.
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