If you’ve been injured in the state of California, and your injury was the fault of someone else acting negligently or recklessly, then you may have a personal injury case on your hands. The question remains: How much is your case worth? At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we are asked this question often. The truth is that we can’t simply give you a number because there are so many factors that affect the total settlement or award amount.
That said, we can do two things. First, we’ve outlined the factors that will affect the amount of your damages. Second, we’re here to offer you a free case evaluation. All you need to do is call us at 909-982-0707 to get started. We’ll go over the basics of your case and give you a general idea about what you can expect.
The main factors that affect the amount of your award
Each case is different. A big difference will be the type of accident you’re involved in. For example, the damages for a car accident would be different than the damages for a pedestrian accident. Another big factor will be the type of injury. For example, a brain injury is likely to result in more damages than a fractured leg.
Another factor will be all your economic damages. This includes everything from medical costs, lost income, damage to your property, future costs (such as long-term medical care or change in your ability to earn the same income you used to). The economic damages will vary based on the specific case and the circumstances around it.
Next, there will be non-economic damages. These are all the damages that you can’t put a specific monetary value on. For example, pain and suffering, or mental anguish. In the event of a wrongful death case, this may include loss of consortium too. We will work with economic experts who can put a monetary value on these damages.
Punitive damages are rare in California
The final type of damages are punitive damages. These are almost never given out in the state of California but it does happen from time to time. The point of these damages is not to reimburse the victim but rather to punish the person who was negligent. They are only given in cases with extreme negligence.
Are you ready to learn more about your specific case?
Are you ready to find out more about your options? Are you wondering how much your personal injury case is worth? We can help you with that. The good news is that we also take cases on a contingency basis, which means you won’t owe us anything upfront.
Start today with a free consultation by calling 909-982-0707. Then stick around with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas to have your case taken on contingency. We will use our decades of experience to locate the best possible outcome for your case and to fight diligently to get there, whether it involves a settlement or taking your case to trail.
