If you are injured as a result of someone else’s fault or negligence then you may have a claim. The fact that the driver did not do it intentionally does not matter. Your claim is not based on an intentional wrong, but rather the other driver’s negligence.
Every case is different and unique. The value of a case depends upon the facts and circumstances of your specific case. A determination about the range of fair compensation cannot be made until relevant facts and factors are considered. The value of a claim includes medical care and related expenses, time off work, pain and physical suffering and permanent physical disability or disfigurement. While it is easy to add up the cost of medical bills and time off work, there is no precise, set formula on your pain and suffering. For example, the value of a scar or disfigurement may have very little relation to the amount of related bills associated with the scar or disfigurement.
The settlement value of a case is typically more than the medical bills. This assumes that the medical treatment was reasonable and necessary for the type of injury you sustained. and that there was no comparative fault on your part in causing the accident. You should be compensated for reasonably related expenses such as past and future medical bills and lost wages. In addition, you can receive damages for pain and suffering. Pain and suffering can sometimes be explained in terms of restrictions, limitations, or the effect your injuries had on your life and daily routine. The value of pain and suffering can be a significant portion of the value of your case.