For over 40 years, the attorneys at Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd., have handled thousands of personal injury cases. "What is my case worth?" is singularly the most frequently asked question our attorneys receive.
There is no standard formula that our attorneys use in determining what the value of an injury claim may be. We will look at all the factors that must be taken into consideration.
In order for the value of a claim to be to properly assessed, an attorney must take a look at all aspects of the case including the following:
- Extent of injuries sustained (fractures, herniated disks)
- Extent of medical treatment (physical therapy, surgery)
- Findings of objective testing (ct scans, mri's, etc )
- Quality of medical reports issued by treating doctors
- Significance of pre-existing conditions
- Relevance of previous accidents or injuries
- Existence of temporary or permanent restrictions.
- Lost time from work
- The cost of medical treatment.
Several other factors include the details provided in the police report, issuance of traffic tickets, quality of the insurance company involved, limits of insurance coverage, extent of damage to vehicles and the reliability of witness statements.
Only an attorney experienced in handling personal injury cases can accurately assess the fair value of an injury claim.
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