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What are my options after a car accident, and pain in my back?
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Hi, I had an accident three months ago, another car hit me in the back. I have been receiving physical therapy but pain is still there. To make things worse, but my employer fired me a month after the accident. I filed for unemployment for my ex employer claimed that I left my job which is not true. Here I am now with a child, zero income, and five herniated discs in my back. Can I apply for short term disability or do what?
Regardless of fault, you may be entitled to receive your lost wages and future lost income; as well as all your medical expenses. Whether you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and other legal damages can be sought and determined by an experienced attorney, and/or possibly given in a settlement or awarded at trial. Your statements of loss are quite compelling and you should be entitled to a significant amount of compensation. I would suggest you contact and retain an experienced personal injury attorney.
I am sorry to hear about your injuries. You should consult with an auto accident attorney to find out what kind of insurance policies are available to cover your losses (med bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.). Once you have that info you can make a better informed decision.
Michael
You should contact a local area personal injury attorney to help you through the insurance process. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation. Talk to a couple and then choose and retain one who is experienced and who you feel comfortable with. Sorry to hear about your problems. Lest of luck.
Sorry about the accident. However, consult a personal injury lawyer ASAP. The fact is that those are serious injuries and you need professional help. Personal injury attorney's almost universally offer free consultation in this type of case. Additionally, if the attorney takes your case it will likely be on a contingency. Good Luck!
Lars A. LundeenPersonal Injury LawyerRutland, VT ·
You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statement to the adverse party or insurance company nor grant them access to any medical records. Photograph the injuries and the damage done to any property. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area as soon as possible so that you can protect your rights. You may also find it helpful to review the Legal Guides I have published on .com dealing with many of the issues you are now facing. The Guides can be accessed through my profile page on .com.
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I strongly recommend that you consult with a licensed personal injury attorney in your area as soon as possible. A competent injury lawyer can track down all available and applicable insurance policies to maximize the compensation for your injuries.
Best of luck.
