17 Year Old Hit By Car

[logan1]

My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: Cali.
My son was skateboarding home one night and was on the correct side of the road when a truck came across the oncoming lane and hit him. He had a sprained ankle and was unable to walk for a week or so. At first she was refusing to respond to her insurance company and when I finally said I was going to get an attorney they were able to get ahold of her and she admitted she was at fault. Well I am not a sue happy person and I want my son to also know that it not right to take advantage of people. I do not know what the appropriate amount to accept as a settlement is. His emergency bills came to about $3,000. His property damage was $125. Can someone help me out with this?

[Devid569]

Hold & see what offer/settlement the lady's ins. co. offers. I doubt for a sprained ankle they will offer much over the medical bills & property damage. If you don't believe the settlement is reasonable, talk to an attorney & get their advice.

[lakeswimmer]

Devid569 is right, wait what they will offer. In cases like that sprained ankles as what devid said only covers the medical bills..and always fight for your right...

[newtech2004]

the road when a truck came across the oncoming lane and hit him. He had a sprained ankle and was unable to walk for a week or so. At first she was refusing to respond to her insurance company and when I finally said I was going to get an attorney they were able to get ahold of her and she admitted she was at fault.

[vsenthil22]

When it comes to claiming damages it is always better to wait and see what the other person is offering first. It is a good idea to get some legal advice but in the meantime this lady needs to learn to take her responsibilities seriously. I cannot imagine that you must have gone through when this took place, but at the same time I cannot see any judge offering thousands for a sprained ankle. the worst case scenario - you may be able to get at least half of your medical bills covered.

[uns007]

Yes ill suggest you that you have to wait maybe if you work something out with the other driver about paying out take your pocket you could avoid drilling with the police? just an idea.

[sharon333]

Please let us know what you decide to do and what eventually happens.

[Archie_tech]

Was there any loss of employment?

[mahwah]

Is the guy ok now? Are there any long-term injuries?

[djboom]

Your attorney can assist you in receiving the payout you deserve. If you choose not to hire a lawyer with matters such as whiplash injury claims, you immediately experience a reduced chance of receiving compensation. Plus, the payout will probably be significantly less than what you hoped for and less that what you would have received through an attorney specializing in personal injury.