I was involved in a accident on Monday night. What happened: basically a woman made an illegal U-turn leading me to hit her front fender/door-well at 35-40 mph (her vehicle can be repaired new car). She was ticketed, and found at fault. Me? I took a startling ambulance ride to the emergency room. I was a bloody mess leaving blood all around my cars interior/exterior, and on the road.
INJURIES:
I had two lacerations: one under my eye requiring multiple stitches as its about 2-3 inches long, and a laceration on my nose requiring stitches as well and a burn on the tip of the nose from air bag deployment.
I'm only 18, and I bought my 2001 Honda for 5k 2 years ago and though I haven't seen my car yet I can pretty much guarantee it will be a total loss. I'm a college student making 10.00$/hour, and it sucks I have to show up to work with bandages on my face because I work at a car wash and can't afford time off (without being replaced). I have these injuries and it sucks I'm not necessarily looking for a payout here but I was told they would give me KBB for my car and that be it, but what about my face? Pain and suffering? Do I have to use my parents lawyer or will they take note of my medical records for the settlement? I'm currently waiting for adjusters to do their investigation (lord knows I don't have time for no transportation its almost finals week). Someone if anyone give me some good advice here I've heard all kinds of stories but don't know where to start