"How much is my case worth?" is the most common question we hear from new clients. The honest answer: it depends on several factors unique to your situation.
Economic Damages
These are the concrete, provable costs of your injury:
- Medical expenses — past, present, and future
- Lost wages — time missed from work
- Lost earning capacity — if your ability to work is permanently reduced
- Property damage — vehicle repairs or replacement
Non-Economic Damages
These are harder to quantify but often represent the largest portion of a fair settlement:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium (impact on your spouse/family)
What Determines the Value
The severity and permanence of your injuries, the strength of liability evidence, the available insurance coverage, and your attorney's willingness to go to trial all factor into the ultimate value of your case. Cases that settle without trial preparation typically resolve for less.