Placing a value on your claim is difficult. The law says that you are to be compensated for the damages you have suffered, which include your medical expenses, your lost income from work, and your pain and suffering.
Your medical expenses and lost income are usually easier to determine. Compensation for pain and suffering depends on the individual case, and is left for a jury to decide if you cannot reach a settlement.
Some lawyers and insurance companies try to use formulas to determine what a case is worth. For instance, some lawyers total up your medical bills and lost income, and then multiply that number times three to get a “value” for your claim. We feel that every claim is unique and has its own value. While a formula may fit some cases, it may be totally useless in others.
We will gather all the facts and use our experience to give you our best prediction of what we think your case is worth. For a free evaluation of your claim, give us a call.
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