What Is My
Personal Injury Case Worth? - TRIPP LAW FIRM | SEMINOLE,
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM
Many people ask the question, "What is my injury case worth?"
There are many variables which determine the value of a personal
injury claim, and most of these variables become known long
after a lawyer is retained to protect your rights. Asking an
attorney, “What is my case worth?" is not the first question
that needs to be answered. First and foremost your health is the
most important possession. It is essential that if you have been
injured that you immediately see a doctor who is experienced in
diagnosing and treating injuries as a result of trauma.

It is not until
your attorney knows the type and extent of your injuries along
with the economic and non-economic damages sustained, can a case
value be determined. It is also not possible for another lawyer
to know the true value of a case without knowing certain key
factors and also reviewing your entire medical dossier.
Some of the key
factors that affect the value of a case are: Liability: Is
someone responsible for causing your injury? Also, the question
must be answered, did you contribute in any way to the accident?
What will the witnesses say? Injury: How serious are your
injuries? Did you have to have or will you have to have surgery
as a result of you injuries? Do you have permanent scars? If so,
what is the size; is the scar raised, noticeable and the
location of the scar? Damages: Did you or will you have any lost
wages as a result of the accident? Insurance coverage: Does the
at fault person(s) carry bodily injury coverage? Do you have the
required Personal Injury Protection coverage? Do you have
Medical Payments coverage? Do you carry personal or group health
insurance? Are you entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits?
Did you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage? Has a
health care provider placed a lien on your personal injury case?
Is this a case that will settle out of court or will your case
require mediation, or ultimately a jury trial?
As you can see,
there are MANY factors that determine the value of a case and
many more factors that are not listed here.
To better serve you
and help you in determining the value of your potential injury
claim please contact our office 24/7 for a free case evaluation. 1-888-392-LAWS or
727-398-2900 - we are here to help and answer all of your
personal injury questions!