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Motorcycle Wreck… Pain And Suffering Amount?

Feb 26

Posted by admin in Pain Management and Treatment | 5 Comments

I was in a motorcycle wreck in August I was driving home from work and a truck the size of a fed ex truck hit me from behind. The man also admitted fault at the scene. I have a lawyer and everything but they wont tell me how much i might get from everything such as pain and suffering and stuff. Heres all the info with some pictures of the road rash I had.
I broke my C-7 vertebra in 2 places, I was care flighted to Parkland hospital in Dallas where i stayed for 2 nights and 3 days, I had severe bone contusions on both knees, I was out of work for 7 weeks, also road rash see pictures below. Lucky though i didnt have to have surgery and Im not sure all of my doctor bills but I have seen a lot of doctors and went to physical therapy for a month. Basically I just want to know at how much i will be looking at from this wreck.

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Thanks :D

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Pain And Suffering (auto Accident) Determinating The Amount Question – Ca?

Feb 24

Posted by admin in Pain Management and Treatment | 3 Comments

was in an auto accident a few months back that left my neck, lower back, and left shoulder injured. Soft tissue damage mainly. A muscle spasm (that could be seen to the eye – kind of creepy) on my neck, and one in my back area. Anyway, I am nearly through physical therapy – doing some strength training now that I have been “healed” – so anyway, how does one go about determining the pain and suffering amount? I understand that I will negotiate this with the other driver’s insurance (he was found 100% at fault) – but what are the guidelines? What is a reasonable amount and how does one go about figuring that out? Anyone been through a similiar situation and have advice?

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What Should Be The Minimum Amount That I Settle For My Automobile Accident With A Torn Rotator Cuff?

Jan 24

Posted by admin in Pain Management and Treatment | 3 Comments

In October 2005, I was at a complete stop and was rear-ended by a 15 year old who was going at least 40 mph. I suffered from whiplash and a torn rotator cuff. I went through physical therapy for about 7 weeks which did not help. I had to have surgery in May 2006 and 8 additional weeks of therapy. Even now, I am still in pain. My Orthopedic surgeon believes I have not healed because of some type of autoimmune issue (non diagnosed arthritis ). So I was referred to a Rheumatologist who believes that I have reactive arthritis. She believes that the surgery caused a “flare up.”
I have never had an issue with shoulder pain before the accident. How would the claim department view this case? Would they reduce my claim because they felt I had a pre-existing medical condition? The sum of my medical bills so far is about $19,500, my car had $3300 damage and I had $2000 lost wages. I have a lawyer and I am required to pay my health insurance once I receive my settlement.

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