Mentor, OH asked in Car Accidents for Ohio

Q: Car accident settlements

What would be a fair settlement amount for a rear ended accident that resulted in spinal fusion and $100,000 in medical bills and lost wages?

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Timothy J. Deffet
Timothy J. Deffet
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL

A: This is a difficult question to answer without alot of detail. Things that would be important in the decision are whether liability on the defendant is good, whether you had a pre-existing condition before the accident, whether the treating doctor believes your condition(s) were caused by the accident wholely, or in part, whether you had lost wages and will incur lost wages in the future, the amount of the insurance policy(ie) at issue in the case, among other more detailed analysis. I would contact an Ohio attorney immediately if this accident occurred in Ohio. I am licensed only in Illinois.

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