Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: What is this tingling sensation?
I was in an car accident last month. I was stopped in the middle of the road along with a bunch of cars ahead of me. A car ran into me (left rear) at over 50 mph. My car was deemed totaled with $11,000 in damges. Went to E.R. but they say nothing is broken so they let me go. I have the usual back and neck pain from the injury of course. There is also this tingling/numbling/gnawing sensation coming from my left side. Sometimes its in my left arm, sometime my left leg, and sometime my left side of my body. It feels itchy but you can't really scratch it.
Does anybody know what this is?
I am having a hard time sleeping because of this. I went to a few doctors, a neurologist, and my chiropractor. No one seems to know what is it or what is causing it.
I have had 2 car accidents before this and I have dealt with the insurance companies directly. But this accident is much more serious and I am at my limit of my insurance's med-pay already.
Should I hire a lawyer to help with this claim?
BTW, the at-fault party's insurance just called and offered to pay my medical bills and $750 on top of that for pain and suffering.
Sounds like nerve trouble to me...get back to the doc...and check this out.....
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Should I hire a lawyer to help with this claim?
You're the only one that can make that call..Personally I don't like giving up a third of 'my' money to anyone....also I'd try and nail down this problem before I even thought about settling. _________________ Have you been helped by a poster? Do you want to show your appreciation? YOU CAN !! Just simply click on the donate button and send them some coin!
First need to ascertain what exactly is the cause of the pain. It mayor may not be due to the accident. And if its not then the insurance company surely won't pay for it.
And if its not then the insurance company surely won't pay for it.
I'm sure the insurance co. would bear all of it once they have the evidence..
I believe crazylusec not being the party-at-fault is in a favorable position..
I would also like to mention over here how many of us do have such sensations which get counted within the after-effects of an accident...to me it seems very much a consequence of this mishap...& there is not escaping it within the limits..
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Well the tingling/numbness started 1 day after the accident so I am sure that is is related to the accident. I am really looking to see if it will have any long term effect. The chiropractor session helps to relieve some of my pain in my neck and lower back but doesn't seem to do anything for that tingling. My neurologist doesn't think it has anything to do with the nerves because there isn't any sharp pain and it is not localized.
Maybe a little more info about me will help.
30 yr male
Never have any health issues
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You are right not to settle until you figure out your new medical condition. I doubt you'll find a medical diagnosis here though! If you do I'd take the advice with caution. I can't recall any Doctors on the forum.
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Sounds kind of like a pinched nerve to me, but it could be anything. Now might be a good time to take out a life insurance policy to go along with your auto insurance policy if you don't have one already.
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Thank you for all the answers. I have replied earlier but I am new to the forum and did not realize that I replied as a guest. LOL.
I will definately be seeing more doctors to find the problem. Two more questions if you don't mind.
I am already over the limit of my med-pay of $5000 and I haven't even receive the neurologist bills yet. Is there any way to put a hold on the upcoming medical bills or do I have to have an attorney to do that?
I already had a talk with the at-fault insurance's policy and she told me they would not pay a dime until I settle (she offered me $700). Is this true?
I already had a talk with the at-fault insurance's policy and she told me they would not pay a dime until I settle (she offered me $700). Is this true?
Yes, it is true. The at-fault party's insurance is required to settle the claim once and for all, and the amount should be the final amount.
You're also required to sign the 'release from all liability form' at the time of accepting the claim check. This 'release form' will abstain you from making further claims, which may arise as an aftermath of the same incident in the future, on their client.
It'd be wise for you, in fact, not to settle before all the diagnoses are complete.
You may have to settle at the lower amount that will not compensate you entirely. Hence, I'd advise you not to rush into the settlement, rather take your time to get a complete understanding of your situation, the future medications required etc. and then decide on the settlement amount.
By the way, what is your total medical bill so far? are you comfortable with the amount offered to you?
I am already over the limit of my med-pay of $5000 and I haven't even receive the neurologist bills yet. Is there any way to put a hold on the upcoming medical bills or do I have to have an attorney to do that?
It's definitely worth trying. Explain your situation to them. They may agree to postpone the payment date.
In my opinion, an attorney's involvement isn't required at this juncture, You can negotiate it yourself with the doctor.
Hello Juanita,
My medical bills so far is about $5,500 (not including the upcoming neurologist bill and EMG). The E.R. visit is $2200. Doctor visit is about $500. Chiropractor visit is about $1400. X-rays is $1200. There is about a few hundred dollars more for other diagnostic. I would imagine that the neurologist and the EMG would add another $1000 to that amount. Doctor suggest I get an MRI but I am claustrophobic and would like to use it only as a last resort.
I believe that the adjuster's (Farmers) offer to cover my medical bills and pay me $700 is a joke. Seeing how much car has over $11,000 dollars worth of damage and I was hit at over 50 mph (the driver of the vehicle openly admit it on the police report) she must think it is funny to be in my position.
I live in California btw.
I don't plan to settle anything yet. The pain in my neck and back is getting much worse. The tingling/numbness seems to have subsided a little or maybe I have just gotten use to it. I hope this will have no long term affect on my health.
I'll try to take Jeremy's advice on negotiating with the doctors on payment.
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