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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 570081" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Oh Star! That sounds scary. I have had my car hit from behind three times. ONE time did I need an attorney. (and no I am not a person who stops fast and contributes to those accidents, in MN being rear ended is the only time no fault is not in force. it is one hundred percent the person who hits you). </p><p></p><p>Anyway, for all three times, I was fully stopped at a red light. The time I needed an attorney I was stopped on a highway. Cops on the other side of the highway dealing with another situation, a lot of cops! So she was watching them and hit me from behind at 55 mph. I too was in a van. My body went forward into the seat belt then back and broke my chair back (yes, a hard hit)...I keep space between my car and others so did not slide into anyone else. Cops for witnesses???? a very good thing!</p><p></p><p>Initially my insurance paid for all treatment (I had several compression fractures and to this day have pain, am getting closer to needing intervention beyond what we have tried so far)......when I hit that cap then I had copays and it really interfered with my life. I was told at first that unless there was an ongoing issue there was nothing a lawyer could/would do (unless an big injury like broken bones, paralysis, surgery needed, etc). Well after time one of my clients at my daycare (by then a friend) said I needed to go after them for reimbursement of my expenses and compensation. I did not get a huge amount of money....I think it was 14000 dollars which allowed me to cover past bills and have money to use for therapy. It had really added up. My insurance had said that since I had an autoimmune disease my pain was increased from that (totally separate issues) so they would not extend benefits and that is why I had to go that route. This was 15 years ago so maybe laws and things have changed and of course every state is different but I think it is smart to call and see what a reputable attorney would say. I dont believe in going after someone to destroy them or get rich. But you dont know what will be the result of this in the long run and you need to protect yourself. There are therapies that work that insurance wont cover....you just never know. They can advise you on how to record keep, what to do if the insurance demands a physical by one of their physicians (the answer is always for the insurance company) etc. </p><p></p><p>I hope you heal quickly and fully. I dont know why that medication which is chemically similar to aleve would affect you so much? Maybe there is something else going on? What did they say was the cause of the paralysis? (where, what did they do, etc.) Did your brain get shaken up a little? that can cause crabbiness too. </p><p></p><p>I hope you mend well. And I hope you dont need to fight for benefits. Glad he was insured! Soft hug.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 570081, member: 12886"] Oh Star! That sounds scary. I have had my car hit from behind three times. ONE time did I need an attorney. (and no I am not a person who stops fast and contributes to those accidents, in MN being rear ended is the only time no fault is not in force. it is one hundred percent the person who hits you). Anyway, for all three times, I was fully stopped at a red light. The time I needed an attorney I was stopped on a highway. Cops on the other side of the highway dealing with another situation, a lot of cops! So she was watching them and hit me from behind at 55 mph. I too was in a van. My body went forward into the seat belt then back and broke my chair back (yes, a hard hit)...I keep space between my car and others so did not slide into anyone else. Cops for witnesses???? a very good thing! Initially my insurance paid for all treatment (I had several compression fractures and to this day have pain, am getting closer to needing intervention beyond what we have tried so far)......when I hit that cap then I had copays and it really interfered with my life. I was told at first that unless there was an ongoing issue there was nothing a lawyer could/would do (unless an big injury like broken bones, paralysis, surgery needed, etc). Well after time one of my clients at my daycare (by then a friend) said I needed to go after them for reimbursement of my expenses and compensation. I did not get a huge amount of money....I think it was 14000 dollars which allowed me to cover past bills and have money to use for therapy. It had really added up. My insurance had said that since I had an autoimmune disease my pain was increased from that (totally separate issues) so they would not extend benefits and that is why I had to go that route. This was 15 years ago so maybe laws and things have changed and of course every state is different but I think it is smart to call and see what a reputable attorney would say. I dont believe in going after someone to destroy them or get rich. But you dont know what will be the result of this in the long run and you need to protect yourself. There are therapies that work that insurance wont cover....you just never know. They can advise you on how to record keep, what to do if the insurance demands a physical by one of their physicians (the answer is always for the insurance company) etc. I hope you heal quickly and fully. I dont know why that medication which is chemically similar to aleve would affect you so much? Maybe there is something else going on? What did they say was the cause of the paralysis? (where, what did they do, etc.) Did your brain get shaken up a little? that can cause crabbiness too. I hope you mend well. And I hope you dont need to fight for benefits. Glad he was insured! Soft hug..... [/QUOTE]
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