I would talk with a personal injury attorney. I would definitely not throw out a figure for a settlement. You could always wait for the other party to offer compensation but I would go ahead and get a PI lawyer now.
I agree that you've said too much or didn't say it the right way. Personally if I was using a sink and the faucet blew off, I'd probably put my hands up to block the hot water. I'm surprised the water was so hot to burn you that bad. I'd talk with a personal injury lawyer.
I would never accept a final settlement or claim without a lawyer. Granted, the lawyer could tell you that it's a good deal and to sign it but usually they are hoping that the person accepts it without talking with a lawyer first. The fact that your daughter continues to have problems, I would...
Is she claiming injuries or is the $3,000 the damage to her rear bumper. You'd actually be surprised how much certain bumpers can cost. It sounds like you're replacing the outer shell of the bumper as well as the actual bumper underneath the shell. Add labor to the cost and it could easily be...
Even if she did have assets, couldn't she claim bankruptcy and not be liable to pay anything? I know I've read in situation where the claim is in the hundreds of thousands, that people have declared bankruptcy in order to avoid having to pay or suffer any financial hardship. I would think a...