- posted: Oct. 25, 2023
You can roughly estimate how much you might recover from an auto accident by answering three questions. However, for a more accurate analysis of your personal injury case, consult an experienced personal injury attorney.
Questions:
1. Has fault been acknowledged or assessed?
(NOTE: Washington is a contributory negligence state. That means even if you are partially responsible you may get partial compensation.) However, having clear evidence that the other driver is at fault tends to encourage the insurance company to make a higher settlement offer.
2. How serious are your injuries?
If you have minor injuries and low medical costs, your settlement will be low. Significant injuries and extensive medical treatment generally translate to a higher settlement offer. This is particularly true when your injuries disrupt your potential earnings.
3. What impact do your injuries have on your life and your future?
In addition to future earnings, juries are often sympathetic if your injuries disrupt your family life and general enjoyment of life. As a result, many adjusters will increase their offer to stay out of court.
Here's a quick video about assessing the value of your settlement offer.
Having an experienced personal injury attorney to guide you is also key to getting a fair settlement. Our personal injury attorneys have nearly 75 years of combined experience helping injured people get the compensation they deserve.
