Hawthorne, FL Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

If you had auto insurance at the time, turn it in on our insurance. They will defend the suit. If you did not have insurance, you might consider hiring an attorney. If you cannot afford one, or the amount in controversy is too small to justify hiring an attorney, file an answer and when a trial is scheduled, appear in court and tell your side of the story. Also cross examine the prosecution witness as to how he identified you and your car.

There is no magic formula to determine pain and suffering. Each case turns on its own individual facts. Frequently, lawyers take a multiple of 3-5 times the amount of special damages (e.g. costs of medical care, prescriptions, lost wages) as a rough guide of what is a "fair sum" for pain and suffering. But a number of other facts should be considered, such as the age and background of the victim (in this case, a 15 year-old boy); whether there will be future pain and suffering/permanency of the injury (here, apparently no permanency or future pain and suffering); and other factors. Typically, insurance companies make "low ball" offers to victims who are not represented by counsel. But, ultimately, the decision what is an acceptable resolution sits with the client.

More likely that not, WV or VA or wherever he resides at the time you file suit. The place where the contract is made is one proper location or where the defendant resides.