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What is my car accident case worth?

On Behalf of | Mar 28, 2023 | Personal Injury |

After a serious car accident, pursuing a legal remedy can help to address the physical and financial harm that you have suffered. Getting compensation for medical expenses and lost wages can alleviate a lot of stress and enable you to focus on recuperating.

The total amount of compensation that you will get can depend on many factors.

Medical expenses

In personal injury claims, medical expenses are a fundamental component of claimants’ demands for damages. Beyond emergency medical treatment, severe injuries tend to require a lot of ongoing care, such as physical and occupational therapy.

If you had to undergo extensive, costly treatment, then a settlement agreement or court-ordered award for damages should include a large sum for medical expenses. The compensation that you seek should account for the treatment that you will need in the future.

Lost wages

An injury that prevents you from working may entitle you to recover the full amount of the wages that you lost. If your injury is going to prevent you from working for an extended period of time or indefinitely, you may be able to obtain compensation for the wages that you will be unable to earn in the future.

Ultimately, it is important to recognize that the value of a claim is unique to each individual’s circumstances. There is no formulaic way to assign fixed values to specific types of injuries because injuries have different financial consequences for different people. Before accepting a settlement offer, be sure to consult with a personal injury attorney and consider the full scope of your individual damages.