{"id":12342,"date":"2019-04-30T13:45:08","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T13:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webdemo.icu\/site\/andywins\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2019-04-30T13:45:08","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T13:45:08","slug":"auto-injury-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webdemo.icu\/site\/andywins\/blog\/auto-injury-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to\u00a0Calculate\u00a0the Real Cost of Your\u00a0Car\u00a0Accident\u00a0Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wrecked: How to Calculate the Real Cost of Your Car Accident Claim<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common questions we get from clients is \u201cWhat is my case worth?\u201d <\/span>Before you can determine the value of your <\/span>personal<\/span> injury case, it\u2019s important to understand the types of potential damages<\/span> <\/span>and how <\/span>Alabama\u2019s laws<\/span> <\/span>may impac<\/span>t<\/span> your settlement<\/span> or jury award<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, the <\/span>car accident lawyers<\/span><\/a> at Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys discuss some of the key factors we look at when valuing a claim. However, determining how much you are owed for your car accident is a very complicated process. To understand the real value of your injury claim, contact an experienced accident lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car Accident Damages Can Vary Dramatically<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

M<\/span>illions of people <\/span>are injured<\/span> in <\/span>car <\/span>crashes<\/span> <\/span>every<\/span> year<\/span> in the US<\/span>,<\/span> result<\/span>ing<\/span> in <\/span>over <\/span>$<\/span>60 billion<\/span> in medical <\/span>expenses <\/span>and <\/span>los<\/span>t<\/span> productivity<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>according to the CDC<\/span>. Th<\/span>is figure does <\/span>not even <\/span>take into consideration<\/span> <\/span>other costs <\/span>involved in <\/span>a<\/span>n accident<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>such as <\/span>pain and suffering, <\/span>loss of enjoyment, <\/span>and<\/span> loss or consortium. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“When determining the value of your Alabama car accident claim, it is important to know that the types of damages, or compensation, you may receive”<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While calculating your out-of-pocket medical expenses<\/a> and lost wages may seem like a simple task, it requires great skill and attention to detail. For example, you may need to consult with experts, such as physicians,\u00a0life care planners, and vocational experts\u00a0to fully understand your\u00a0lost wage-earning capacity and\u00a0medical and long-term care needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The financial <\/span>lifetime <\/span>cost of a personal injury <\/span>car <\/span>accident<\/span> could range anywhere between a few <\/span>thousand dollars to <\/span>several<\/span> million, depending on the extent of your injuries<\/span>. Either way, this isn\u2019t something most people can afford to pay out<\/span>–<\/span>of<\/span>–<\/span>pocket, and insurance agencies aren\u2019t <\/span>typically <\/span>going to be on your side.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED ARTICLE: <\/span><\/b>6 Tactics Used by Insurance Adjusters and How to Handle Them<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Compensation Can I Recover from My Car Wreck?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When determining the value of your <\/span>Alabama car accident <\/span>c<\/span>laim<\/span>, it is important to know <\/span>that<\/span> the types of damages<\/span>, <\/span>or compensation<\/span>, <\/span>y<\/span>ou may receive<\/span>. Damages<\/span> <\/span>fall<\/span> into <\/span>three<\/span> main categories<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic Damages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

E<\/span>conomic damages<\/span> <\/span>are the <\/span>financial losses<\/span> <\/span>you suffer after<\/span> <\/span>a car<\/span> accident.\u202f<\/span>These expenses <\/span>typically include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n