If I was passenger in a vehicle and my nose was broken in 2 places, what type of settlement should I accept?
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If I was passenger in a vehicle and my nose was broken in 2 places, what type of settlement should I accept?
I did not miss work only because I had requested days off. The driver at fault was texting and driving, and admitted on social media that she was driving too fast. She also posted the week before on social media that she got pulled over twice in 1 week with no ticket. This was her 3rd accident in 10 months. Are my medical expenses $5000 a fair settlement?
Asked on February 3, 2015 under Personal Injury, Maine
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
What are your medical expenses--both to date, and, if necessary, projected future (e.g. plastic surgery) to correct the break? Will there be any permanent effect which can't be easily corrected?
If the break will heal well without future medical care, than a settlement equal to your out of pocket medical expenses plus an additional amount equal to 1 - 2 times that would be fair. If it will heal well but will need some follow-up work, a settlement equal to current plus future medical out-of-pocket costs plus an additional amount equal to 1 - 2 times that would be fair. If no matter what, there will be lasting effect, then you might make the additional amount equal to 3 - 4 times your total out-of-pocket medical expenses.
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