• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Tractor-Trailer Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Medical Transportation Negligence
• Slip and Falls
• Trip and Falls

HOW MUCH IS MY CASE WORTH?

This is a fair question that a lot of prospective clients ask the first time they speak to a lawyer about their case. Brent’s answer to this question is simple. Despite what you might find on the internet, there is no magical calculator or secret formula to provide you the instant dollar value of your case because every case is unique in its own way, and each factor that is unique to your case should be accounted for in determining the value of your case.

Factors often considered in determining the value of your case include:

• The Nature and Severity of the Accident
  • For example, If you were injured in a car accident, Brent and his team investigate the severity of the crash itself, including the damage to the vehicles involved. Some of the questions you may be asked include: (1) How fast were you and the other vehicle driving? (2) Where on your car was the impact? (3) Was your car operable after the accident? (4) Did your airbags deploy? (5) Were you able to get out of your vehicle after the accident?
• The Nature and Extent of your Injuries
  • This is one of the most significant factors in determining case valuation. Simply put, if you suffer severe injuries as the result of an accident, the value of your case is much more likely to go up because you will likely need more extensive and prolonged medical treatment.
• The Nature and Extent of the Medical Treatment
  • Like the nature and extent of your injuries, the type of medical treatment you receive and how long you have to receive the medical treatment are key factors for attorneys, insurance companies, judges and juries. More complex and prolonged medical treatment usually correlates to higher medical bills and greater impact on the pain and suffering of the individual.
• The Amount Billed for Medical Treatment
  • The key word in this sentence is “Billed.” Most of the time, what your doctor bills for medical treatment is not what your health insurance company pays. A detailed review of the itemized bills from your medical providers is extremely important to ensure that you are seeking the best compensation possible for your injuries.
• Out-Of-Pocket Expenses for Medical Treatment and Other Accident Related Expenses
  • Do you have co-payments for medical treatment? Do you have prescription medication costs? Did you have to buy assistive devices or make home modifications? Or maybe you incurred transportation costs because your doctor instructed you not to drive for a period of time. There is an old saying, “Every little bit helps.” It does not matter if you spent $50.00 for prescriptions or you incurred $2,000.00 in Uber expenses, Brent and his team want to make sure they seek compensation for all of your expenses.
• Lost Wages
  • Have you missed time from work? Used up all of your vacation and sick leave to recover from your injuries? Or maybe you have a disability policy that has paid you only a fraction of your true earnings.
• Anticipated Future Lost Wages
  • If you have suffered significant injuries you may never be able to work again or you may have decreased earnings capacity.
• Liens Against Your Case
  • You might be asking what this has to do with how much money you should be demanding for a settlement. Although this is not a factor a judge or jury may consider in awarding damages, it is a very important piece to consider when looking at what you will walk away with in your pocket if you recover.
  • There are many different liens that can be asserted against your personal injury claim including, but not limited to, health insurance liens, medical provider liens and workers’ compensation liens. Having an experienced attorney representing your interests can be extremely beneficial when liens are involved. Brent and his team have considerable knowledge and experience resolving liens for personal injury clients.