It is virtually impossible to determine the value of a case right after an injury. The amount of money you should receive as compensation for a personal injury claim depends upon a variety of factors, some of which may take time and investigation to pinpoint, including:
- Medical costs; including doctor visits, surgeries, hospital stays, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and medication.
- Lost wages; for any time missed from work as a result of your injuries. This award is generally based on your previous wages and the amount of time missed. If you cannot return to work, you may seek future wages.
- Pain and suffering; for actual physical and emotional pain that results from your injury.
- Loss of companionship; when an injury makes a party physically, emotionally, or sexually unable to have a relationship the way they were before their injuries.