If you have been involved in a car accident, it can be challenging to ascertain its full cost. Between medical bills, lost wages from missed work and property damage claims, plus less tangible damages such as pain and suffering, costs can quickly add up.
While it is impossible to predict exactly how a particular case will settle or win, an experienced car accident attorney can ensure your settlement covers all expenses associated with the car accident. Your attorney can negotiate with hospitals and doctors to reduce medical bills in order for you to keep more money in your wallet.
Your injuries’ severity is another key factor in determining how much of a settlement you receive; serious and permanent injuries often garner higher settlement offers compared to minor ones. Furthermore, other drivers’ insurance coverage will have an effect on how much your crash is worth; many states require certain policies such as $25,000 bodily injury coverage per person and $50,000 per person for wrongful death insurance policies as a minimum requirement for driving in certain situations.
If another driver’s negligence caused your accident, filing a civil suit can hold them liable and help recover funds for all associated costs including medical and rehabilitative costs, missed wages and pain and suffering. Furthermore, this action can deter similar mistakes being committed again while simultaneously making your community safer for everyone involved.
