What is Reasonable "Pain and Suffering" Settlement for an Auto Accident Case

[Waterlogged]

My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of:

Nevada


I am about to enter settlement negotiation due to a car accident that sent me
to the ER.

I was picked up by an ambulance and taken to ER for a few hours to be checked
out - I was diagnosed with a "chest contusion" due to my seat belt.

At the time of the car accident, I was recovering from heart surgery. The accident
set my recovery time back approximately 2 months, causing me additional chest
pain.

The insurance settlement is offering me $5k for my pain and suffering, and I am
questioning what a reasonable settlement would be. Any feedback is greatly
appreciated.

Thank you,

Dave

[adjusterjack]

You haven't provided much information but two months is about right for recovering from any aches and pains from an auto accident even if you hadn't have had heart surgery.

$5000 for two months pain and suffering is reasonable.

If that's the insurance company's first offer and you haven't talked money before that, try countering with $7500 and see if they'll meet in the middle. It's a small claim, the claim rep probably has room to negotiate and would like to see a small claim closed and gone.

If he won't budge, then it's up to you.