Sounds like 'da judge' isn't as impartial as he should be.

Quote Originally Posted by K9karen View Post

The judge said it'd be hard to get loss of income since I was on SSD during the accident.

... I'd get pain and suffering and then some other money.
The judge said an amount in a range, far less than we expected.
I'd still have to pay the lawyer 30% and pay back my medical bills.

It's a toss how the jury will react.
I can accept what the judge/defense attorney offer or
take my chances that I may even get less with a jury.

I need to get more of a definite monetary figure ...

Should I gamble with a jury?
I don't want the defense to think they wore me down after 3 years.
First - an important question:
Does the defendant have the means and ability to PAY a large award or settlement?
Is he (and will he remain) gainfully employed, and
does he have a large enough Insurance Policy (and does the Insurance Company
admit fault and accept liabillity for the damages)?

Fighting for and earning a large settlement is hardly worth it if there's no hope
of ever collecting the amount owed to you.

There are three ways to seek justice:
1) Non-jury trial where the Judge hears the facts and decides the outcome.
2) Jury trial where 12 strangers decide the outcome.
3) A SETTLEMENT between you and the defense and the insurance company.

Have you attempted to reach a Setttlement with the defense and his insurance company?
They will be willing to offer a settlement if the insurance company feels your case
has merit AND a jury would be inclined to award a high-dollar damage or penalty amount.

Make 'a deal' with your atttorney ...
Ask him to arrange a Settlement with the defense and accept a 25% Fee;
then let him negotiate a reduction in the medical charges -
with him keeping 50% of whatever amount he can reduce the bills by.

Good Luck!