Q: What do you ask the insurance company to compensate you for other than transferring your plates and your title/reg?
Iwas involved in a rear end collision (not at fault) the car behind me swerved out of the way and luckily did not hit me. But the second car behind me unfortunately struck my right backside tail light. After the accident she stated that when she realized she was coming straight at me it was too late to get out of the way but she still tried. She was deemed at fault no tickets were issued. I missed a day of work because I went to the hospital that night I was not feeling well. Also my car was considered totaled (2007 Chevy Malibu in great condition) a couple of days after my accident I was wondering what do I ask for when they give me a settlement on how much they are giving me for my car they are saying they will only give me for my title registration and plates but only $125 for all. Is there anything I can do to get more? Total compensation for car was 4,000 is there any way I can get more?
A: Youi get the book value of the car. Under the books addition should be made if in great condition. Unfortuantely if book value is low about all you get. However you may have an injury case if you haven't given statements that hurt such a case. Time you got a consult with a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
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