Los Angeles, CA asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Collections for California

Q: How much should I expect, and do I need to ask for an amount in my letter explaining what I’ve gone through?

Could you please give me a phone number so I can ask a question about how much I should expect in a drug manufacturer settlement. I’m thinking possibly I could contact public records at the CA state bar and hopefully they can find a similar scenario I can at least have an estimate.

4 Lawyer Answers
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
Answered
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: I don't know anything about your case, such as what your injuries are, have you joined a class action suit or filed suit on your own, have you gone to court, are you represented by an attorney, etc. So, I can't give you an estimate of what to ask for in damages, if I don't have any facts for me to consider. If you have an attorney, you should consult your attorney about the settlement you want. If you have done nothing more than write a letter to an insurance company, you are probably far from being able to settle your case. If you want to send me some more information on your situation, here is my email address: pepper99@gte.net. My name is Thomas A Grossman, and I am an attorney in Palm springs, CA. I only have so much time to read your information, but it might be a start.

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Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Much more info needed

Read what you wrote and you will see a lawyer has no info on your matter

It is like asking docs what is wrong and what will it cost because you have a stomach

Pain...

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William John Light
William John Light
Answered
  • Products Liability Lawyer
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The State Bar doesn't have records like that. You are in way over your head. Google class action for whatever drug is at issue and find out how to join it.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Products Liability Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: Everything depends on proving whatever you have is from the drug for starters; that depends on the medical records.Everyone's case is different. If you think you have a claim, get a consult with a member of the CAoc

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