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Expert: - 6/19/2009


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I was injured due to someones reckless/drunken behavior.  I filed a case and received a judgement for hospital billings.  
Now, I have a $3000.00 dental bill that I failed to   include with that case.  
Can I file a new case to seek restitution for my $3000.00 dental bill?

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Hello Karen,

Most likely not. If you have a judgment, the the matter was already heard. You are probably barred by a concept called Res Judicata, it is like double jeopardy but for civil cases. To learn more about small claims please see:

http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com/small-claims-court.html

Good Luck,
Anne
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Auto insurance claims regarding vehicle accidents, insurance coverages, auto policies, bodily injury claims, pain and suffering, injury settlements and negotiations.

Experience

I am an adjuster for injury claims and property damage claims for over 5 years (still working there). I have worked for personal injury attorneys helping consumers get a fair treatment and I am passionate to help others with their vehicle accidents.

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B.A. Economics/ Political Science

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I was the top settling claims adjuster at the Insurance Company that I worked for.
I am the co writer of http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com a website dedicated to help consumers document their auto claims and navigate the complex claim process.

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I work with injury lawyers working on high dollar settlements and jury awards for pain and suffering see: Spokane Law Office.

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