Traffic collisions cause many injuries to people and other animals. These include property damage, death, and permanent disabilities. Unfortunately, there is no way to value a car accident case until all the facts are available.
Many factors determine the worth of a car accident claim. For the most part, cases get assessed by claims adjusters and courts based upon:
So for consumers and insurance actuaries, there is no silver bullet to value a car accident claim right off the bat. When it comes to quantifying the reasonable value of current auto insurance claims it's often a guess.
The jury often gets left to this same dilemma. Except hopefully by the time of trial you have a great attorney who gathered enough facts and evidence to get you a great result.
Fortunately for both sides, there are some things to ponder. And these things will affect the value of the case and its particular “range.”
Although there are many reasons for traffic crashes, the main ones remain:
Other factors include road environment, road design and driver impairment due to legal, or illegal drugs and alcohol. Some additional factors include activities like illegal street racing.
Our specialists have handled thousands of similar cases. Also, we have had many victories. And we have helped make many clients whole. First of all, car accident claims can vary in many ways.
There are usually variations in the extent of vehicle damage, personal injury, and suffering. Most of all, the level of quality of legal advice affects the potential value of your car accident compensation.
While these fact patterns may vary, there are several consistent factors to consider.
When these points get considered, courts can determine if the other driver was negligent. But what if the driver acted in good faith, and there were factors beyond his or her control?
So then, there may not be a case against another driver, or there could be intervening acts that break the chain of causation.
Here, there are factors to become weighed. Depending on your state laws, the situation could change. For example, there are 12 no-fault states where you get paid no matter what.
Since California is a pure comparative negligence state, then we can review pertinent case law to determine negligence. Courts determine if another person, even plaintiff, had a role. So those causing the accident must pay for their share no matter who the party is.
In the aftermath of a crash, the court has to determine how much damage was done to the suffering party. So this could include the cost of repairs to the auto. Also, it encompasses the cost of lost wages, long-term care, and personal injury and pain.
These can become broken down as easily quantifiable losses. So these are economic and noneconomic losses. So they can also include more intangible long-term issues or non-economic damages.
The economic costs are somewhat easier to determine. These can include the bills piling up in reaction to the accident. Non-economic damages can include pain and suffering, and embarrassment from disfigurement.
Add, anxiety, grief over the loss of a loved one, and other factors. But remember that proving some damages requires more assistance.
Experts are often used to determine the exact value of a person’s emotions. And this is where the help of skilled attorneys can make a significant difference.
The insurance policy of the other driver can only get stretched so far. There are usually caps. Sometimes these won't allow a plaintiff to recover the full amount they justly deserve.
There are many policyholders with additional insurance. But there are thousands on the road without any protection at all.
But it is illegal in the state of California to be uninsured in a car and causes many issues on and off the road. If the other driver does not have insurance, the injured person files an insurance claim. Hopefully, the injured party will have uninsured motorist protection.
Similarly, underinsured motorist protection also can kick in sometimes. And this is if the offending party does not have enough coverage.
Determining the amount of money that a case could bring is not just an issue of having an attorney.
A lawyer specialized in the field of motor vehicle law is what you need. So this will be a personal injury lawyer. They will know the intricacies of case law and precedent.
And to determine how to proceed with a claim properly. Having experience in determining liability and the amount to ask for is critical. These keys to recovery are both factors that can make or break your case.
When you have a staunch supporter, they can prove in court what your pain and suffering are worth. Also, they can show a jury what it has done. Because someone told your side, you will be well protected.
For information about the best personal injury lawyers in Southern California, contact Ehline Law. Call us at (213) 596-9642.
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