HOW MUCH IS A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM WORTH?
Someone’s negligence may have subjected you to a dangerous accident and a serious injury. Holding the responsible party accountable is the first step, but how much financial support should you expect for your recovery?
There are no set compensation guidelines governing insurance claims filed against those found at fault. Every personal injury case is different, but certain factors can significantly increase the compensation you are entitled to receive.
THE ROLE OF YOUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER IN SECURING COMPENSATION
One factor that often plays a significant role in the success of a personal injury case the personal injury lawyer’s experience level.
The attorneys with Hagens Berman in Seattle have a well-documented, successful track record when defending victims of carelessness and negligence. Our experienced lawyers compile strong evidence and testimony, building compelling cases for high-value claims.
FACTORS DETERMINING YOUR COMPENSATION
The exact amount your injury case is worth is primarily decided at the negotiating table with the negligent party’s insurance company. The circumstances of your injury and the impact it has had on your quality-of-life factor into the total amount you are eligible for in your claim.
Your legal representative will need to accurately identify the hardships and damages you’ve suffered so that the insurance company will have to account for each of these elements when they extend a settlement offer to you.
These are just a few of the factors that will determine how much assistance is made available to you:
- Physical and Mental Anguish. The extent of your injuries and their impact on your everyday life can affect your settlement amount. The length of your care and rehabilitation will also factor into your medical bills. You may also receive a monetary award for the emotional strain that your accident placed on you and your family.
- Physical Impairment or Disfigurement. Suffering a permanent physical disability can change your life at home and in the workplace. The decades of care, medical equipment, and physical therapy needed should earn a substantial additional monetary reward.
- Economic Hardship and Financial Loss. Your settlement should account for all current medical expenses as well as projected associated costs. When future surgeries are likely, the amount of any award can increase substantially. Under these circumstances, regular monthly bills, like car, mortgage and credit card payments may be impossible to keep up with as you miss paychecks at work.
- Decreased Earning Potential. You could lose weeks at work and face months of lost income ahead. A disability may force you to leave your old career behind and seek training for a new role. The cost of this career change should fall to the party to blame for your injuries.
- Outcomes of Similar Cases. The precedent set by previous settlements and court rulings will affect what you receive. Your Hagens Berman attorney researches these previous cases and makes sure every party is informed about instances that garnered victims the most in compensation.
CONTACT A HAGENS BERMAN TRAUMATIC INJURY LAWYER TODAY
A serious injury can lead to lifelong physical, emotional and financial challenges for accident victims and their families. It is critically important to guard against an insurance company providing so little in compensation that a victims and their families get burdened with the leftover costs of recovery.
With the aggressive legal representation that Hagens Berman provides, victims and their families enjoy complete protection from insurance companies' “bad faith” practices. You weren’t to blame for your accident, and your family should never face the financial consequences of another person’s negligence.
Contact the attorneys at Hagens Berman in Seattle for a free and confidential case consultation. We are ready to listen to you and immediately go to work to recover everything you’ve lost due to an accident.
