Fountain, FL Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

If you are a resident of Florida, you do not have to report the settlement on your income taxes.  However, you do need to call Social Security and let them know of the settlement and follow whatever instructions they ask of you in providing documentation, etc., regarding the settlement.Are you receiving Medicare benefits, and have they paid any medical bills relating to the accident?  If so, you (or your attorney or the insurance company that is paying the settlement) need to contact Medicare BEFORE you get the settlement funds, because they are entitled to recoup some of the monies they paid on your behalf.  A Medicare Set Aside may also be necessary, which can be discussed in detail by calling our office.  This is VERY IMPORTANT!  You could possibly lose your Medicare benefits if you do not contact Social Security and Medicare.John W. Merting, EsquireLaw Offices of John W. Merting, P.A.Gulf Breeze, FL Office: (850) 916-9645Toll Free: 877-912-4100

Since the amount in controversy is less than $5,000, you can sue in small claims court and you don't need a lawyer to represent you. Obviously, the salesman had a duty to disclose to you before you bought the car that it had a salvage title. The small claims court judge will unquestionably find in your favor.

In California, they can only raise your rates for an at fault accident (and the ticket, if you don't go to traffic school to clear it). This does not sound like it is your fault, so you should be able to get this fixed and only have to pay your deductible. Your agent should be able to confirm this for you.