What Is the Average Settlement Amount for a CA Car Crash?

 Posted on September 17, 2024 in Car Accident

If you are injured in a car accident, some of the first questions you have are whether you can get compensation and how much your settlement will be. In California, you can seek payment from other at-fault drivers even if you bear the majority of the blame for causing your collision. With that first question answered, what is the average settlement amount?

The answer: We wish we could give you a figure, but there is no such thing as an average settlement amount. Various case-specific factors determine how much you may receive. A knowledgeable attorney from Maineri Law Firm can try to calculate your damages and assist you in getting the highest possible amount.

How Are Damages in Car Accidents Determined?

Injured car accident victims typically require medical treatment, and they may miss work during their recovery. Their vehicle likely needs to be repaired or replaced, and they may need assistance with everyday chores and care. Accidents and injuries can also take a significant toll on the victim’s quality of life.

Damages in personal injury claims are financial compensation or reimbursement for specific types of eligible losses. Compensatory damages are further categorized into economic and non-economic damages:

• Economic damages reimburse you for your accident- and injury-related expenses. This category is dollar-for-dollar and is intended to relieve you of the burden of financial losses caused by someone else’s negligence. Eligible expenses may include current and future medical expenses and lost wages, property damage, and domestic assistance.

• Non-economic damages compensate you for non-monetary, subjective losses that affect your quality of life. Examples of eligible losses include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, mental and emotional distress, and inconvenience. Because this category is subjective, the amounts you may receive can vary significantly. Generally speaking, the worse your life is impacted, the more compensation you should obtain.

Some of the eligible economic damages are for future expenses. For example, if you have a catastrophic injury, such as traumatic brain or spinal cord damage, it is highly likely that you will need life-long medical care. You may not be able to return to work, so your ability to earn an income disappears.

Why Do I Need To Calculate My Damages?

Insurance companies rarely volunteer to pay more than the bare minimum for claims. If you do not know how much compensation you are entitled to receive, you may accept an unreasonably low settlement offer. Once you sign that offer, you cannot request more compensation.

Working with an experienced lawyer from Maineri Law Firm is vital because we know how to calculate your damages. We understand how insurance companies operate and can usually negotiate a maximum settlement amount without going to court.

Call Today for Your Free Consultation With Our Dedicated Temecula, CA Car Accident Lawyer

Although Maineri Law Firm cannot tell you how much an average settlement is, we can accurately determine how much yours should be and work to help you obtain the maximum available amount. Call us at 951-698-4200 now to discuss your case with our skilled Riverside County, CA personal injury attorney.