WHAT IS AMOUNT OF AVERAGE CAR ACCIDENT INJURY SETTLEMENT?
How much can you get for a car accident injury? Simple answer: It depends. The money someone gets for a car accident injury settlement depends on three factors: (1) Who was at fault in causing the crash? (2) How bad and life changing are the injuries (including past and future medical bills and wage loss)? (3) How much auto insurance is available? Our car accident lawyers analyze these factors in every case.
Most people are surprised to find out that who was at fault is usually not the most difficult issue. Of course, there are many cases where there is a question about which car caused the crash. In those cases, we use our investigator to interview witnesses. In complicated cases, we hire an accident reconstructionist to measure and explain the physics of the crash. However, in most cases, the question of which car was at fault is either obvious or quickly proved after investigation.
PROVING THE IMPACT OF YOUR INJURY
The amount of a car accident settlement is usually more related to the other two issues: How bad and life changing are the injuries, and how much auto insurance is available.
A crucial part of the car accident lawyer’s job is proving the extent of a client’s injury. The insurance company or jury needs to understand and empathize with the injury to provide fair compensation. Often, the extent of the injuries may not be obvious. Also, the insurance company may claim the person had a preexisting condition. Many factors are considered when determining a fair settlement for a car accident injury. For example, the age of the injured person, the type of work they do, and their pre-accident activities.
DISCOVERING AVAILABLE AUTO INSURANCE FOR INJURY
In addition, the attorney must fully explore all possible sources of car insurance coverage. Each available auto insurance company must be made to step up and cover the injuries from the accident. Particularly in a catastrophic or obvious serious injury case, there may not be enough auto insurance to even pay all the medical bills. Therefore, we look at all possibilities.
Most people do not know about all of the other insurance coverage available after a car accident. For example, in addition to a settlement with the other car that caused the accident, there may be uninsured or underinsured coverage. That insurance comes from your own car insurance. Likewise, a passenger will have access to their own auto insurance or a relative they live with – even if the relative wasn’t driving and the relative’s vehicle wasn’t involved in the crash.
Call us if you were injured in a car accident and have questions about compensation for medical bills, lost income at work, or pain and suffering. You will speak directly with a lawyer for a free consultation. In fact, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation for your injuries. Most importantly, we will protect your rights and make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to.