I was in a minor car accident, and I am being told by a friend that I should be getting 800 dollars from insurance. Is this true

If you have a claim for medical damages you should make it. The claim needs to be supported by evidence, though. Bills, invoices, doctor charges, x-rays, pharmacy reciepts are all the kinds of documents that might support your claim.

See a personal injury attorney near you.

Would you let this friend perform brain surgery on you? If not, I would not rely on this friend to provide you with legal information either.

Damages are determined by the facts in any given case. In New York there is a threshold statute that only allows you to collect for your pain and suffering if you meet the threshold. I suggest that you contact a New York State personal injury attorney and review the circumstances of your case with the attorney and see what you may be entitled to.

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