If you’ve been involved in an accident that caused an injury to you or damage to your property, and the accident was in part or wholly the result of the negligence or recklessness of someone else, then you may be consider filing a personal injury case. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we’ve worked with hundreds of clients and have seen cases in a wide variety of situations.
That said, one of the first questions our clients often ask is how much their case is worth. The best to get a solid answer to that question is to call us at 909-982-0707 for your free case evaluation. In general, there are five factors that affect the amount of the eventual settlement or award.
1. They type of injury suffered
It’s easy to see that someone who suffered a broken leg would likely have a smaller total settlement than someone who suffered a traumatic brain injury. However, don’t make the mistake of assuming that the injury you suffered isn’t worth filing an injury case over. That may be the case but the only way you’ll know for sure is to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas for your free case evaluation.
2. The person who suffered the injury
In a perfect world, everyone would be equal in front of the law. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. If a person has filed multiple personal injury lawsuits in the past then the jury or judge may take this into consideration – even if they’re told not to. Likewise, juries tend to treat the elderly and teens differently than they treat people in their middle ages.
3. The person responsible for the injury
The jury or judge is likely to have an opinion on the person who is responsible for the accident. For example, if the person who caused the accident was drunk then they’re likely to get a harsher sentence than a person who wasn’t drunk.
4. The cost of economic damages
Of course, one of the main factors taken into consideration will be the actual cost of economic damages. This can include a wide range of things like your past medical bills, damage done to your car if you were involved in a car accident, and other actual damages. Also included in economic damages is the amount of estimated future medical bills. Note that in many cases, noneconomic damages – such as pain and suffering – may be awarded as well.
5. The ability of your negotiator
While the facts in a case are important, it’s essential that you don’t underestimate the importance of having a strong negotiator. When you work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we can count on us to work to find the best possible outcome for you. In fact, consider this: We will take your case on contingency. That means that we don’t get paid if you don’t win and it means that our payment is a percentage of your award. As you can see, we have as much interest as you do in ensuring the best possible outcome.
