Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
No lawyer that you would want representing you, would be salivating to represent a cyclist with a porperty damage claim of $2,000, and an E/R bill of the same amount. Doesn't mean you won't find bottom feeders that want the case.
However, you have to understand 1) Bicyclists do not make great plaintiffs because jurors tend to identify with the motorist, and2) it's very hard to make a living taking cases with $4,000 in specials.
Unless the OP is seriously injured, with ongoing problems, he'd be much better served to get this resolved without lawyers or litigation.
Even on a relatively small case, I think it's worth it to pay a percentage of overall recovery in order to get rid of all the hassles associated with any injury claim.
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