How do I get insurance company to settle at policy limits right now? They refuse to discuss anything till I reach MMI.

Every case and every adjuster is different, so one answer can’t apply to all scenarios. Apparently you may not have a lawyer, so the carrier...

An attorney that is fired can place a charging lien on a personal injury case. Normally if I take over for another attorney, immediately inquire...

I would assume so. However, you would still have to prove a permanent injury or have permanent significant scarring. If so, I can’t imagine why one...

If I sign a release to receive the money to cover what insurance didn't pay, what if something happens later?

You have a legitimate concern. A release is forever with or without a lawyer. It is next to impossible to set aside a release once executed. Talk...

I was hurt badly when a man on drugs, and alcohol, slammed into me while at a complete stop at a red light. I could not move.

I am not sure what the $25,000 figure you mentioned is. I suppose it is No Fault and or Med Pay. Injury cases usually take 1-3 years to resolve....

Would it be worth it to fight for more than what I am being offered for a car accident?

Actually, this exact scenario has occurred in my practice many times. You should see a chiropractor as soon as possible. Do not settle if you have...

He should be ticketed. Call the officer. You can also sue him without a lawyer in small claims court for up to $5000. Once you get a judgment, file...

If the client cannot agree on the payoff amount…

Each case is different. A lawyer can only make recommendations and can not settle a case without his client’s knowledge and consent. We compromise...

Can I sue someone personally for upaid medical bills not covered by the insurance company after an auto accident?

As the old adage goes, one can not get blood from a turnip. The tortfeasor sounds like the proverbial turnip. It would be a waste of time and Money...

Is there anything I can do? I would like some type of reimbursement.

You can first go through your collision if you have it. If your car was financed, they usually require collision. If so, they will subrogate...