An auto accident can be a highly stressful and disastrous event. You may not be able to function for some time after the difficulty and cost of paying medical bills to treat the injuries.

You may not be able to go back to the job you once held in the direst cases. You may need heavy repairs to your vehicle or you may even need a new vehicle altogether.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can be of great help in wanting to help you recover your full measure of damages in these situations.

How much is my Auto Accident worth?

For every auto accident attorney, one of the most critical first questions is how much is the case worth? Most plaintiffs want to know how much they could recover. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is not a simple or conclusive one.  Honestly, there is no “average” settlement amount or formula to predict the worth in the first stage.

There are several factors on which the worth of each case depends. An assessment of an auto accident case cannot be predicted initially. Some lawyers are not doing justice with their clients by telling them a random or exaggerated amount initially without even reading the case file. The case worth will depend on several drivers such as loss of income, healthcare costs, and property damage.

Factors affecting an Auto Accident case worth

The worth of an auto accident can vary depending on a broad range of factors. Perhaps the most relevant factors that will influence that amount are how serious your injuries were, the damages and loss you suffered as a result of the accident, and the strength of your legal counsel. If you’re talking to a lawyer who advises you what your case is worth before your medical care is done – stop talking to him.   Realistically: until your medical treatment is finished and your loss is determined, it is difficult to predict how your injury will affect you in the future.

You need to tell your side of the story, establish liability, collect medical bills and evidence, calculate any loss of wages, and observe the extent of your injuries. When personal injuries occur through an auto accident, the following factors should be considered:

  • Past and future medical expenses.
  • Wages lost / Ability to earn lost, past, and future.
  • Pain, pain, disfigurement, past, and potential impairment.
  • Determining who is liable or at fault for the accident

The factors numbered above do not apply to every case and you should always have an experienced injury lawyer assessing your specific claim.

Documentary evidence matters

All your injuries and losses need some kind of documentation to support them. Even the numbers found in your medical bills, emergency care, surgeries, prescriptions, etc., will determine pain and suffering. At times, pain and suffering are worth more than damages. For example, you loved fishing and an accident made you permanently disabled and you could never go fishing again.     

You also need documentary evidence for lost wages, lost income earning capacity, home care expenses, etc. There are several different formulas that insurance firms use to measure the cost of different claims and compare to the documents supplied and insurance companies will always try to settle for peanuts.

Conclusion

It is impossible to determine an auto accident without reading the case and examining the above-mentioned factors. Each car accident case is different and there is no magic formula to determine the case worth instantly.

Hiring an experienced Orlando auto accident attorney will cover your rights and allow you to get rightfully compensated, insured, and settle your case in the best possible manner. If you or a loved one has suffered an auto accident, please do not hesitate to contact Frank M. Eidson, PA.

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