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Expert: - 7/9/2010


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I am retired but suffered a constant eye-twitch for nearly 2 ½ years.  How much should my demand be?

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Hi Lisa,

Generally, pain & suffering settlement are based on the cost of medical treatment that was incurred. Unless your eye twitch is documented by a doctor and some type of treatment obtained on a regular basis, there will not be much in the way of compensation. Based on the limited information you provided, I would say that you may get a few hundred dollars.

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Richard Hixenbaugh

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Richard Hixenbaugh

Expertise

Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

Organizations
Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

Past/Present Clients
My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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