How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
Our Pittsburgh car accident lawyers fight for maximum compensation
If you’ve been hurt in a Pittsburgh car accident, you deserve financial compensation. But how much should you get?
Insurance companies will try to settle your car accident claim for as little as possible. That’s why you need an experienced car accident lawyer who will fight for your rights and the maximum compensation.
Whether we negotiate for a substantial car accident settlement or go to court to fight for a favorable judgement or verdict, our Pittsburgh car accident lawyers place the highest value on your health and comfort. That’s why we refuse to settle for less. We don’t just want to win for you; we want to win big.
At Romanow Law Group, our attorneys are often asked, “How much is my car accident claim worth?” It’s a fair question.
Many lawyers that do not litigate cases will tell you that it is impossible to provide you with a ballpark figure of what your car accident claim is worth. This is simply not true. In fact, one of the most vital roles of your lawyer is to advise you on how much your case is worth.
While past success is no guarantee for future results, you should know that Romanow Law Group has recovered millions of dollars in damages for injured accident victims and the families of fatal accident victims. This includes a $1.09 million win for a single car accident.
Pittsburgh car accident lawyers who give you straight answers
In a nutshell, your case can be broken down into economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages after a Pennsylvania car accident
Economic losses can be calculated directly from the evidence presented at trial, such as
- Medical bills – past, present, and future.
- Lost wages.
- Loss of earning capacity.
- Out of pocket expenses.
- Medical devices and home or car modifications for mobility.
- Transportation for medical appointments.
Non-economic damages after a crash
Non-economic losses are losses that can’t be precisely calculated but are important losses. These are:
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional and mental distress.
- Physiological turmoil.
- Humiliation and embarrassment.
- Inconvenience.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
Get a car accident compensation estimate you can trust
Be careful of law firms that refuse to answer questions about how much your car accident injury claim may be worth. No guidance at all is a red flag that you have hired a fast-track or high-volume law firm that churns through cases by settling them for whatever offer the insurance company initially makes.
Don’t settle for less than your claim is worth because your lawyer doesn’t want to dedicate the time, effort and resources to build you a strong case. At Romanow Law Group, we would rather invest more of our own time and resources into winning your case than accept a lowball settlement.
You must also watch out for law firms that promise an unrealistic amount. It is unethical for any lawyer to promise a result to his or her clients. Don’t choose a lawyer on the sole basis that he or she provides you with the highest valuation of your case during the initial consultation. This may be a sign of either inexperience or misrepresentation.
How is a Pittsburgh car accident settlement calculated?
The average Pittsburgh car accident claim settlement can be anywhere from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the factors of your case. The size of your settlement or award will depend on the type and severity of your injury as well as available insurances and assets, and your lawyer’s negotiating skills.
Typically, the more an injury disrupts your life, the more money you collect, but it depends on the situation. Only an attorney can tell you what your case is worth.
Injured in a Pittsburgh area car accident? Call us for a free claim estimate
Some portions of your damages claim are difficult to place an initial value on. Future valuations for medical expenses and loss of earning capacity are usually difficult to value at the beginning of a case. These figures are particularly problematic to estimate when you do not know the full extent of your injuries.
The most difficult aspect of any client’s damages claim is placing a value on pain and suffering. Typically, we will look at jury verdict research to explore what compensation has been awarded in the past for similar injuries. This is only a starting point because awards for similar injuries typically differ dramatically depending on the facts of a case.
One of our experienced car accident lawyers can give you a better idea of the value of your claim during a free consultation. Call 1-844-GET-MORE or contact us online to schedule a time that is convenient for you. We can review the details of your accident, assess the value of your claim and answer any other questions you have.