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From: sbishop@desire.wright.edu (Sue Bishop)
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Subject: Re: I need an opinion...soon!
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Date: 21 Jul 90 02:39:06 GMT
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Index Number: 9393

In article <12845@bunker.UUCP>, Liz.Petry@f1.n3801.z1.fidonet.org (Liz Petry)
writes:
> Index Number: 9241
> Last Thursday, I was hit with some devastating news...it seems that 
> I am only being offered $10,000 instead of the original $40,000 that 
> I asked for from State Farm.  
> My best friend in Austin told me that I should consider taking it, 
> since if I tried to sue...I may not get anything!!  
> I am really confused...I don't get any emotional support from my 
> family, and I won't talk to them about this.  But, when the TV ads 
> constantly show "attorney's advertisments"..I get even more 
> confused...the contention is that I "suffered from migraines BEFORE 
> the accidents.." and that because I am a student...I am at no 
> financial loss.  

Sounds like you are having a bad time.  Just for your info and I
don't know if it will be any help but I suffered tremendously from
migraines for YEARS before I found I was extremely sensitive to
caffeine.  Don't know if you drink soft drinks or coffee or tea but
you might want to try to swear off anything with caffeine in it.
It may take as long as a month or more to dry you out but it's
worth the effort.  Believe me, it really might be part of your
migraine problem.

> Forgive the term....But I don't know what the H--- to do any 
> longer!!!!  I am burned out...tired of being dealt "bad hands" or 
> "always being in the wrong place at the wrong time".  Tired of 
> jumping or turning away the people I love (that try to comfort me) 
> because of my @#$% PRIDE!
>  
> If anyone has any thoughts, tell me A.S.A.P.!!  I am going nutzy! 
> And I am fearful I am losing motivation to do the things I want to.
> (BTW, it costs me $1000/month for my physical therapy...)

I would consult with an attorney.  Sounds like the insurance
company is trying to manipulate you.  Most attorneys will take the
case on a contengency basis.  And if State Farm is willing to pay
something, you probably have a good chance getting more than that.
Ask around and find out who is a good civil suit lawyer.  Don't
pick just any one out; they might not be any good.  Call and ask
for a consultation and talk to him/her on the phone briefly first,
explaining the circumstances.  Then talk about fees before you go.
That way you won't have to pay if he will take it contengency.

Sue Bishop