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My lawyer is going to court for my car accident settlement?

So is that a good thing? I got into a car accident 4/09 and he demanded 10k but allstate only wants to settle for 2700 so they are going to court what will happen and how long is it going to take
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Should I take this accident settlement? Is it fair?

I was in accident half year ago. Another driver rear-ended my car and he got cited for following too close. I had whiplash injury and felt it the next day. My car was totalled. I got a check from the All State insurance (his) in the amount of whats my car worth ($3000) and rental [...]
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What should i expect for my settlement check (auto accident)?

i was recently in a auto accident. my car insurance is allstate. i was not at fault and the other driver was cited at the accident for their driving. i was wondering how they calculate settlement checks? what can i expect back from them? i have heard that they take the amount of your treatment [...]
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Inheritance tax on accident settlement?

My father passed away alittle over a year ago. He was in a car accident and suffered a brain injury which eventually took his life. The lawsuit has been finally settled and my lawyer tells me that this money must go to probate and an inheritance tax paid. Is this true? Is there anyway of [...]
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how do you know if the settlement is fair for an auto accident claim when you are not at fault?

I was in a car accident in October. A lady was arguing with her son and rear ended me at 40 mph. I sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries. I still have pain in my shoulder that the dr. feels will most likely never be corrected. The insurance co I am dealing with says I [...]
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Will i lose my settlement in the case of a bankruptcy?

OK, i have to declare bankruptcy due to an inactivity of work from a car accident. I am going to get a settlement eventually, and was wondering if the lawyer will take all of it because of the bankruptcy. I do understand that all debts that aren’t exempt will be paid by this income, but [...]
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My lawyer sent me an authorization 2 commingle. Does this mean we’re close 2 a settlement? Its been over a yr?

I was injured in a car accident over a year ago. I have been diagnosed with chronic back pain. It was determined to be the other drivers fault. I was rear ended at a red light and pushed into a SUV
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When dealing with auto accident claims when you are not at fault, how do you know if the settlement is fair?

I was in a car accident in October. A lady was arguing with her son and rear ended me at 40 mph. I sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries. I still have pain in my shoulder that the dr. feels will most likely never be corrected. The insurance co I am dealing with says I [...]
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can someone who is on government assistance be cut off if they recieve a car accident settlement?

i am currently on government assistance and i was in a car accident april 29 2008 and my lawyer told us( mom passenger,bro driver,nephew 6 years old at the time and my daughter who was only 4 months at the time were all in the car) that it would take about a year to get [...]
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How long does it take to receive monies after a settlement?

I was in a car accident in 2005. I ended up suing my friends insurance company. They offered a settlement and my lawyer advised me to take it. I just signed the release and power of attorney. I wanted to know if anyone knew how long it takes for the funds to be dispursed.
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