Accident Case Settlement Delays

Summary

The user was hit by a car while working as a water delivery person in New Jersey. They received workers compensation but are trying to sue the person who hit them. The court dates keep getting cancelled, and the other party refuses to settle. The users lawyer has not provided clear communication about the cases progress. The user has incurred significant medical expenses due to the accident and is considering seeking a second opinion from another lawyer. The user is currently working in a different job due to the accidents impact on their health.

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i have accident case on * * * it's been 5 years now the last time i talk to my lawyer he tell me the whana settled case for * thousan i call him yesterday he say the have conference the judge tell the other lawyer to settled the case the refused and my lawyer say there's nothing for him and me in case he just tell me to go ahead and pay fir my Sergey bills out of my pocket what should i do
What state is your case in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
new jersey
What type of accident was it? In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is generally 2 years.
i got hit by car when i was working from the back
What type of work were you doing when the accident occurred? In New Jersey, workers' compensation may cover injuries sustained on the job.
i was doing water delivery
What type of insurance did you have at the time of the accident? In New Jersey, workers' compensation should cover medical bills for injuries sustained on the job.
i did worke compensation the settled the case now we trying to go after the person hit me we got court date and when the court date near always canceled
What is the reason given for the court dates being cancelled?

In New Jersey, you can sue the person who caused the accident, even after a workers' compensation claim.
the other party keep canceled my lawyer say and i just got another date on January * canceled again i spoke to my lawyer yesterday he tell me that judge ordered to Seattle the case but other party refused he didn't tell why the rufused
What reason did the other party give for refusing to settle the case?
he didn't tell me nothing
What has been the communication between you and your lawyer regarding the refusal of the other party to settle the case?
he never tell .e why the refused to settle the all he say is asking for other court date
What has been the impact of the accident on your health and work?
i did Sergey on September * * on my neck i have pain from my neck goind down my left arm when i turn my neck left i fell pain
What medical expenses have you incurred due to the accident?
right now i have * thousand and other * thousand still not pay but my lawyer tell there's nothing on case that's the reason i ask for advise what should i do
Have you considered seeking a second opinion from another lawyer regarding your case?
that's what i am looking for
What is the name of the court where your case is being handled?
my lawyer never tell me but when whe have court date it's elizabeth nj court
What is the name of your lawyer and his/her law firm?
lawyer name David i don't have information right now i have everything at home
What is the full name of the person who hit you?
i don't have all information on hand now
What is the current status of your health and are you still able to work?
yes am working right now
What is the nature of your current work and does it affect your health condition?
my current work water delivery but after accident i left that because i can't do lifting so i whent for long distance trucking just drive now i am doing local work same thing just drive
What is the current status of your case? Are there any upcoming court dates or actions that need to be taken?
he tell me that September or October may be another court date
What is the name of the judge handling your case? This will help me provide you with more specific information.
my lawyer never tell any of that
What is the name of the insurance company of the person who hit you? This information can be crucial in understanding your case better.
stat farm
What is the nature of your injuries and have they been fully documented by a medical professional?
yes
What is the current status of your medical bills and have you been reimbursed for any of them?
no my lawyer tell me that there's nothing for him nothing for me he whant me to tell the provid that basically i have to pay for my medical bill that's what he trying to say
Have you considered filing a complaint against your lawyer for not adequately representing your interests?
i don't whana do that i just whana know what should i do get another la
What is the reason you're considering getting another lawyer?
to represent my case better because i didn't hit nobody that person hit i am fil like i did rong
What evidence do you have to support your claim that the other person hit you?
i call the police that day state troup
What was the outcome of the police report? It can be crucial in establishing fault in your case.
my lawyer got all information
What did the police report conclude about the accident?
that i got hit from the back
What injuries did you sustain from the accident?