Vehicle is destroyed but all ok

[mavrrrick]

Wow.....Glad everyone is o.k. Seek legal...Like someone else said....Future health???

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[tulowd]

Sorry to hear about this; hopefully the trauma and memories of this aren't going to cause any additional pain and suffering to any of the occupants.
Best be totally all over this, as the insurance company is going to want a sign off to limit their exposure and make things less than easy in terms of getting total coverage for what is NEEDED.

Thank god no one was killed or catastrophically hurt. The wording of the injuries sustained determine the level of $$ coverage, so not signing off and not closing any doors would be very prudent, along with real legal advice/guidance per person. Would be unimaginable if the 5 year old has a lifetime of issues with no coverage after the fact.

[IanGTCS]

Glad your all ok that's a big hit

What I can say is stay away from firms like diamond and diamond as they don't do anything but refer you to other lawyers so now your paying 2 firms.
Make sure that whomever you deal with lawyer wise is actually the firm representing you and not trying to split the pie.
Lawyers are a tricky bunch

Most personal injury lawyers are bottom of the barrel guys who are only looking to settle quickly, and back off the second there is actual work to do. I'm a manager at a company that plows snow, so we have some experience with these guys. If they advertise they probably aren't going to do much work for you. Also, remember the insurance company will try and get away with paying as little as possible (can't blame them, their job is to pay out as little as possible), so be prepared to argue to get full value. /rant off

Glad everyone is OK, van looks like it did what it was meant to do and kept everyone safe.

[RAT ATK]

I am going to be the dissenting voice on this one. Having dealt with many post MVA cases over the past 20 yrs,it is my experience that utilizing a lawyer can be its own kind of hell. The entire process becomes long and drawn out and the lawyer usually makes out better than the victim.
The insurance company will treat you pretty well just to avoid lawyers. Don't be afraid to argue your own case. Make sure to get documented visits to various health care professionals, ie. Your primary GP, physio, and wether you like them or not having a chiro in your corner can be highly advantageous. Also getting treatment now will go a long way toward preventing physical repercussions down the road.
Even if you get a lawyer you will need reports from these professionals anyway.
Your adjuster, of course, can make your life easy or hard, luck of the draw it seems.

Good luck either way

[83 5.0]

Unbelievable everyone walked away! You always wonder how a few seconds either way could change the outcome.