Roll Over Accident; Depression; Brain Injury; Taking The Initiative

[Clarke]

An 18 wheeler wanted to change lanes, did not see me on his right, nipped my rear tire.  This sent me into a tailspin where I ended up in front of the truck and he t-boned me.  This caused our car to roll over three times before we hit the railing, and we were left suspended upside down.  The trucker admitted fault, and received a ticket.  My husband and I both were taken by ambulance to a hospital where we were later released.  Our injuries were soft tissue, and we had 12 weeks of physical therapy.  Both my husband and I still experience back pain(mostly lower back) and we are not able to do the things we once could(lifting heavy objects, carrying our youngest daughter, exercising, etc.)  Since the accident, I have gained 15 pounds(mostly because I no longer exercise...walking causes pain, and I have been depressed since the accident.)  I still have nightmares, and both my husband and I do not like to drive on the highway.  We take alternate routes when possible.

We are in Georgia, and our medical expenses equal approximately $5000 each.  We are getting ready to settle, and do not have a lawyer.  How much should we be expecting?

Thank you,

Sam