What is My Case Worth?

“What is my case worth?” This is the most common question asked by personal injury victims. Yet, finding the answer to this question isn’t always easy. Why? Well, there are many factors involved including:

The amount of evidence showing the extent of the other party’s wrong doing
Witnesses
The extent of physical or psychological damage suffered by the victim
Whether or not the victim contributed to the accident in some way
The financial strength of the other party

Basically, if you are in a situation where most of the negligence is on the other party AND you have evidence to back it up, you should have a winning case. But as far as the settlement itself, that will depend on what the judge or the jury decides. It will also depend on how much money the other party can pay out.

However, don’t necessarily think that you can’t get your settlement if you’re going to court against a small company or even an individual. If a judge orders a judgment against them, it’s possible that the court can take the funds from their personal assets. In some cases, an individual’s wages might be garnished until the bill is paid.

It should also be noted that sometimes the other party’s insurance company will handle the settlement costs. In fact, in some professions, individuals get insurance to cover these types of situations. The medical field is a prominent example. Doctors get insurance to help protect themselves in the event a malpractice suit is filed against them.

So, basically, don’t let wonderment over your case’s worth keep you from taking action. If you your evidence is compelling, and your attorney is an expert at their craft, you should receive a decent amount of compensation. Not to mention you will also be getting justice for what happened to you.

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