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Asked 3 months ago - Boise, ID
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So I was rear ended by a company vehicle, other party at fault, and wanted to settle it without getting insurance involved. They offered $2,200. My medical expenses are about $2,000 and what is left won't get me a running vehicle, as my previous one was totaled in the accident. I have no job to make up the extra bit I would need to even get a reliably running vehicle.
What are my options here? I feel like I'm being utterly screwed.
You should have been compensated for the vehicle separately, and whether the amount you will receive is enough for another vehicle or not is not really relevant to how much you should receive for your injuries. You are entitled to all past and future medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering caused by the collision. I think it was a mistake to not involve the insurance since a private party is not going to know how to adjust a personal injury claim. At this point you could either insist that they submit it to the insurance company or consult a good Idaho personal injury attorney.
Good luck.
Attorneys who do this kind of work almost always agree to a fee measured as a contingent percentage, and many will "guarantee" the offer you already have to you, meaning the percentage will be taken only from the additional settlement or judgment you receive. For this reason, and for the reasons stated succinctly by Mr. Lassen, you should retain local counsel without delay. To find someone reliable, look for personal referrals from other clients whose cases were handled well, and so not put much reliance in the lawfirms that advertise heavily. There are Boise PI attorneys who occasionally post on Avvo, and would almost certainly appreciate your business.
Best wishes for a favorable outcome, and please remember to designate a best answer.
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