RTP-area local music and culture

[Michael Warren <p_michael_warren AT yahoo.com>]

The advice you've gotten here is good. I would add just one thing. Since you 
have an injury, don't sign any release form the insurance company gives you 
until you are satisfied with your car's replacement/repair and you know how 
much all of your medical bills will be. Surgery on even a finger is expensive.
mw

                
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I'm a lawyer but I don't handle traffic accidents.  Nevertheless, I want to
add one thing to the good advice you've already gotten from others.  It
seems obvious, but you would be surprised how often people don't do this,
and how often it makes a difference.

Keep really good detailed records of everything - take notes whenever you
have a phone call with your insurance company, his insurance company, the
police, etc.  Save receipts, medical bills, correspondence of all kinds,
etc.  Even things that don't seem important now might become important
later, so its invaluable to have good records.

Good luck.  I have had two relatives who recently experienced situations
like yours (auto accidents not their fault) and the amount of
stress/hassle/headache involved is enough to drive a person mad.  Hang in
there.

Chris Clark


-----Original Message-----
From: 5er (martin) [mailto:mdhall005 AT yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 11:13 AM
To: CH-SCENE
Subject: (OT) soliciting advice


Hi everyone,

So I have a bit of a dilema and since I value the
opinions and advice of the fine folks on this list, I
thought I would pick your brains for a second.

The situation is this...

About two weeks ago, I was involved in an automobile
accident.  Some yahoo in a Ford Explorer ran a red
light and basically demolished my poor little Dodge
Neon.  It was never a fair fight.  My Neon was left as
a crumpled piece of scrap metal, while the guy was
able to drive his Explorer home afterwards.  Luckily,
no one was seriously injured (thank god i did not have
a passenger) but i did suffer a broken finger (don't
ask me how, i have no idea) that warranted a trip to
the hosptial, eventual surgery, and a lot of general
discomfort and a over all pain in the ass...in a
manner of speaking.

My question is this, now that i have all this stuff to
deal with - medical bills, lost time at work, a
crumpled car that is surely totaled - and at this
point  its basically me vs this guy's insurance
company, would it be smart move for me to get a
lawyer?  and if so, would anyone have any
recommendations on who i should call?  

I've never dealt with anything like this before so I'm
not even entirely sure of my options.  But I figure
some amongst you might have found yourselves in
similiar situations in the past and might have some
good advice.  I really don't want and cannot afford to
get screwed on this one.

Feel free to email me off list if you have any advice,
and thanks in advance to any who might have feedback.

Hope everyone has some festive, happy and safe
holidaze!

-5er (martin)




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 Dad says, first you got to cut that hair.
 Boys says, hey dad Jesus had long hair.
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