What is the value of my case?
It is impossible for your attorney to determine how much money, if any, you will recover in personal injury case. There are a veriety of factors that are considered by insurance companies and attorneys when attempting to put a value on a case. Simply put, each case is unique and requires a review of all the facts and circumstances. In cases of serious injuy, the amount of recovery is often related to the amount of insurance coverage available, along with an assessment of liability (degree of fault) and the nature and extent of the injuries.
In general, most states allow the potential recovery of damages for the following:
- The nature and extent of the injury, including whether the injury is permenant or temporary, and the amount of any future disability;
- Medical expenses, both for past and future treatment, if necessary;
- Lost wages, which includes both the past lost wages from the injury and any loss of future capactity to earn a living in your particular trade or profession;
- Pand and suffering;
- Loss of consortium for a spouse, parent or child.
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