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My dad was in a car accident a few days ago but doesnt have lawyer money?
My dad was in a car accident a few days ago but doesnt have lawyer money?
He says his neck hurts and it costs 4,000 to get the car fixed and we don't have that money. The airbag stopped him from getting killed. A girl hit my dad real hard on his drivers side and she ran off in her car. My dad was the only one in the car, he was so shook up he didn't get her license plate number. He has insurance and we know nothing about the girl. she drove away when he said he was calling the police. He has witnesses that saw the girl crash into him. The people don't know what the girls name is or where she lives but they know where she hangs out at and they told the police. They did a police report and my dad hasn't got it yet. I don't think he knows what to do about this. We took pictures of the car and he thinks that's all he has to have.We haven't found the girl that hit him and he cant afford a lawyer. He doesn't have $4000 to pay for what the girl did. He thinks he can get a lawyer for free. What is he supposed to do since hes saying his back hurts and the car is wrecked on the side and he cant get a lawyer?
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First, tell your dad to go to the doctor or hospital, or else his injury could get worse. 2nd, mail a letter to the government, police and bank explaining your story, while try getting a loan for the bank until he can pay them back. Make sure to indicate in your letter to the government about getting a lawyer, because you guys have every right to sue.
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Adviceman had some good points about legal compensation. Let me add a few about payback. This driver is guilty of hit and run involving an injury. This is a felony. If you know the make model and color and the general area, I would go searching with my camera. See, all accidents leave paint evidence on both cars. No doubt her color is on yours and vice versa. Once you obtain that evidence turn it over to the police. The police can do what's called an accident reconstruction. (the police are not going to be so diligent as to take the initial steps) Basically a computer program that reconstructs the accident and compares the damage on the offenders car with the damage to your fathers. If she is the one the damaged areas will match up like puzzle pieces. Then sue that bitch for the camera the time the gas the injury the damage physical/emotional the lost work time and pain and suffering incurred by the whole family.
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Hi, I'm one of the older advisers on this site, probably old enough to be you grandfather. I'm retired know because of an accident just like the one your father was in. Unfortunately I didn't walk away from mine I was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment.
First, your fathers injuries: Most insurance policies have a personal injury coverage. Meaning coverage for injuries you the policy holder receive in the event of an accident. Usually this coverage is limited to about $5,000.
Second: Most if not all states also require insurance companies to add to all policies uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage is coverage paid by the state to fix your dads car if he does not have what is called comprehensive coverage which is where his insurance company will pay to fix the car.
Third: Most Personal injury Lawyers work on what is called Contingency: meaning they get a percentage of what they recover for your dad in any monetary award. If the police find the other driver and she has insurance, which she should have if the car was legally registered and even if it was stolen, a lawyer will take your fathers case on without any money from dad and be able to get some type of settlement from the other insurance company. Generally the Lawyer gets about a third of the award he recovers for a client.
So My advice is have your father call his insurance company and ask about PPI and how to bill them for a doctors visit. Also his private insurance from work will cover him if there is no other coverage. While talking to the insurance co. ask about the uninsured motorist fund.
If dad has not already done so he should file a claim with his insurance company. Since it appears he is not at fault for the accident, his insurance company will work with him to get his medical problems seen and your car fixed under whatever programs are available to him.
Then he needs to contact a lawyer. If you don't know any personal liability lawyers, contact your county Bar Association for referrals.
Things are not as bleak as they seem, you just need to know the right things to ask and where to go for the help dad is entitled to.
Tell dad he can write to me on this site as well if he would like.
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Well he should go to the doctor and tell the doctor what happen and they will do some xray or what ever to make sure that he is alright. The police will investigate the gate just call every other day or so and ask if they have found out any information in your fathers case. Call his insurance company and explain to them what happened. You can call your public defenders office and see if they will cover something like this. and alot of lawyers will work with you such as only paying in you win. letting you make payments. etc.
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You need to contact your father's insurance company to see what they will cover. Every policy is different, so you may be pleasantly surprised.
The policy should pay for the car repairs as well as any medical expenses and legal fees. His company won't want to pay out, so they're going to do their darndest to make the other person pay up. There may be an increase in the monthly premium you pay, but it's better than paying for everything out of pocket.
Also, some lawyers will work on a pay-on-win basis. That means that you don't pay them until you win, and if they lose your case you don't have to.
The police are at work on this. It takes some time to get through the investigation, but they will find her eventually.
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Unfortunately, even if they find the girl, chances are, she doesn't have any money or insurance...that's probably why she hit and ran. If they find her, you'll have to sue her and even if she has a job, they'll take it out of her pay on a per month basis, so it'll be a long time before you see any money. You can try to go to the newspaper or television station and ask the community for donations. Maybe he has some work buddies that will help host a fundraiser. I hope this helps and good luck.
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