Car accidents have the potential to change your life forever. They often result in serious injuries that can impact your ability to work, enjoy life, or meet your own basic needs. You could be entitled to damages due to your car accident if another party was responsible.
Proving that another driver was at fault for your accident is not always simple. This is especially true when the other party has legal counsel to rely on. You can even the odds and pursue your case for compensation with the help of a St. Cloud car accident lawyer.
What Is a Car Accident Case Worth?
If you were injured in an accident and are considering legal action, it is not unusual to wonder what your case is worth. The financial damages caused by these collisions are often significant. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that there were more than 38,000 traffic fatalities in 2020. The number of accidents with serious injuries is much higher. In most of those cases, the injured party was left with significant financial, physical, and emotional hardships.
The value of your case will depend on the extent of your injuries. Our attorneys cannot predict what your case might ultimately settle for, but we can evaluate every aspect of your accident and provide you with insight on the types of damages that might be available.
Lost Wages
Living with serious injuries is difficult enough on its own. When these injuries impact your ability to provide for yourself financially, they can be especially frustrating. For many accident victims, that is exactly what happens. The good news is that if you are unable to work due to your injuries, a personal injury settlement could replace your lost wages.
Medical Bills
You could be facing substantial expenses related to your medical treatment following a car accident. Emergency care—like an ambulance ride or a visit to the emergency room—has the potential to be costly. This can pale in comparison to the expense of long-term medical treatment. You could recover damages based on the cost of this care.
Pain and Suffering
Your physical pain could also serve as a basis for financial compensation. Often, pain and suffering make up a large portion of a personal injury settlement. Your pain might be subjective, but your attorney could make the case that your pain has been significant. Many juries award pain and suffering damages based on the extent of your medical bills, with higher medical expenses leading to larger pain and suffering awards.
Property Damage
You could also be entitled to compensation for the damage to your personal property. Most of the time, this involves damage to a motor vehicle. Motor vehicle repairs are costly, and modern cars are often totaled following a single collision. You could be entitled to damages based on how much it costs to repair or replace your car.
How Could a Lawyer Help?
There are a variety of benefits of hiring a lawyer for your car accident case. A St. Cloud car accident lawyer could address all of the important deadlines and legal pitfalls that are common in a personal injury case so that you don’t have to. Some of the other ways an attorney could help include:
Investigating Your Accident
Before you can pursue legal action for your accident, you will need to know all of the facts. A thorough investigation could uncover vital information about your case, starting with how the accident happened. Your attorney could also determine who was responsible for the crash.
Negotiating with Insurance Companies
It is worth noting that most personal injury cases never go to trial. Instead, the vast majority of these cases are resolved through a mutual agreement by both parties. You are likely to receive an offer of money in exchange for dismissing your case entirely. Your attorney could ensure that you get the best possible offer from the other side.
Advising You on No-Fault Rules
Florida is a no-fault state, and the related insurance rules could impact your personal injury case. In some situations, these rules could require you to pursue a claim with your own insurance company instead of seeking compensation from the at-fault party. The good news is that your attorney could assist you with avoiding the no-fault system and pursue legal action against the driver that caused your accident.
Filing Your Lawsuit
There are times when the only option for pursuing financial compensation in your case is through legal action. An attorney could file a lawsuit on your behalf. These lawsuits do not always result in a trial, as litigation often results in settlement.
What If I Have More Questions?
It is natural to have a lot of questions following a car accident. For many people injured in a crash, this is their first experience with the legal system. The prospect of filing a lawsuit can be overwhelming, especially when you are already dealing with a serious injury.
Our firm understands how difficult navigating this process can be on your own. You deserve an attorney who can answer your questions and provide you with peace of mind. To ensure you find the right attorney for your case, it is important that you look beyond advertisements and learn directly how an attorney is prepared to assist with your case.
The best way to do this is to ask questions during your initial consultation. Our firm offers injury victims a free consultation up front. You could learn about the strength of your case, any issues that might arise, and the legal system in general.
Call an Attorney About Your Car Accident Injury Case
Do not put your recovery at risk by attempting to resolve your injury case on your own. The other side is likely to have insurance companies and attorneys fighting for them. By hiring legal counsel that you can rely on, you could even the playing field and protect your rights.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine is ready to serve you. Our firm has successfully resolved numerous car accident cases, and we look forward to doing the same with yours. Reach out to a St. Cloud car accident lawyer today for your free consultation.
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