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hello, on January 18th 2010 i got into an auto accident, I'm 19 years old and lost my first car in my first accident, i was T-boned by an elderly gentleman doing about 55 mph that blew a red light.

since then and up until the last week or so I've had horrible headaches and neck pain, and the E.R. said i had "severe whiplash"

i have gone to both a medical doctor and a chiropractor, i only have 2 more treatments left with him. one in 2 weeks, and another a month after.

i was curious how much would be offered normally, or how much i should try to pursue the insurance company for, for pain and suffering.

i dont really understand the process's that well but so far i think i've done well with everything.

I'm trying to do this without a lawyer and my mother doesnt want me to get one either. im not sure if thats a bad idea or not as well.

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Hello Jeff,

As you know, a lawyer can better represent you and help you get the max for your injuries.

The process is a little more complicated and without seeing your medical bills is very hard to give you an estimate or a remotely accurate amount of damages.

Consider all your injuries, how they have affected your life, and if you are going to recover. After all of that you can estimate an amount you believe it would compensate you for your injuries.

For more information about the process, please see:

http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com/bodily-injury-claim.html

I hope this helps,
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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