The first thing you should do is get a copy of the police report. Since you said that the police showed up to the scene of the accident I'm...

Do I need a personal injury lawyer? If not what is a reasonable settlement amount?

Yes you definitely need an attorney. There is no good reason not to get one. Especially since it looks like your ability to do your job has been...

I have an ex employer who is slandering my name and preventing me from working

Right now I would try to gather any documentation that you can that would show any of these statements made by her. It may be a good idea to get...