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Novernae
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:04 pm Post subject: Small car accident -- any protocols to follow? |
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Our cab drove through an intersection today without looking or slowing down, and we got t-boned. Nothing serious, but the usual stiff/sore back and neck. We have the contact info for all involved and took a couple photos, but otherwise, we had to get to work.
If we see a doctor because of it, does anyone know how we go about getting medical bills paid?
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jennateacher
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Location: Nonsan, Land of strawberries and rice
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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The person responsible for the accident should have insurance that covers your medical expenses. If the taxi is responsible they should have something that covers clients. You may also get a cash settlement.
I was rear-ended and had minor damage and minor neck pain. A co worker helped with all the insurance stuff. I did not have to pay anything upfront. Later an insurance adjuster came to my school and made me a settlement offer. I got $800 for my pain and suffering. |
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Hater Depot
Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Yup, you can get ludicrously settlements. I was in a fenderbender that looked a hell of a lot worse than it really was. Everybody came out with no injuries. I got W400,000 for basically nothing -- I don't know who paid for my x-rays but it wasn't me -- and it would have been more but out driver was found 40% at fault (which was bullshit, by the way). I've known people who negotiated for W1,000,000 or more in only slightly more serious accidents. |
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