Personal Injury claim and compensation formula

[Jpinkowish at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/23/04 11:42:33 AM EST, JCassidy at DiamondConstruction.com 
writes:

> Does anyone have an idea what formula insurance companies use to figure
>  settlement claims for personal injury in car accidents?

John and others,
For those of you that suffer a personal injury and property loss due to the 
law breaking or negligence of others, a must read is:
"How to win your personal injury claim" by John L. Matthews.  Published by 
Nolo Press.

This is often in your public library.

The book takes you through the step-by-step process of submitting claim and 
negotiating a settlement.  Even if you decide if to use a lawyer, reading the 
book gives you the info you need to make sure the lawyer is doing the job 
properly.

Patience is key.  Settlement of property loss is quick.  Compensation for 
personal injury takes much longer.  You want to heal completely before 
negotiating a settlement.

I used the book when I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle, and was 
quite happy with my settlement.  I did not use a lawyer.  Settlement on the 
bike(custom made) took about a month.  Settlement on the personal injury stuff took 
18 months.

HTH.

Jan Pinkowish
'85 4ksq
Bristol, CT