If you’re injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you have the right to pursue compensation to pay for your losses. But what types of incidents qualify for a personal injury claim, how much might you expect in compensation, and what are the factors involved in reaching a settlement?
Read on to learn about the average personal injury settlement and what steps you should take to get the compensation you deserve.
Types of Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury claims could stem from a variety of accident scenarios in which another person or entity is alleged to have some fault in causing harm, either through neglect or malice.
The most common types are car accidents, although claims could also stem from:
- Pedestrian or cyclist accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Wrongful death
When filing a personal injury case, it’s important to know the statute of limitations. In Idaho, you typically have two years from the date of the incident to file a claim (with some exceptions).
Factors in Negotiating a Settlement
Whether you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident, a slip and fall, or a dog bite incident, several factors could contribute to your settlement amount. For starters, the severity of injuries will play a role, impacting current and future medical bills.
Other considerations include loss of earnings and non-economic damages like disfigurement, loss of limb, pain and suffering, and more. Evidence could provide leverage, especially if you have photos, videos, and witness testimony to back up your claim that another was at fault for your injury.
How Are Personal Injury Claims Settled?
Most personal injury claims are settled out of court, while others have to go to trial. To save time, money, and stress, lawyers typically advise their clients to try to negotiate first.
An experienced lawyer can negotiate on your behalf by using comparable cases as a benchmark, calculating your costs and losses, and using evidence to convince the at-fault party and legal team that a courtroom trial isn’t in their best interests.
You may need to fight your battle in court if the settlement offer is too low or the at-fault party refuses to negotiate. A qualified personal injury attorney will guide you through the process, develop the best approach for the courtroom setting, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
What Compensation Can You Expect?
Compensation is a tricky subject in personal injury law because it greatly depends on your specific circumstances. Certain factors that may influence your settlement include the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, the strength of your evidence, and how much blame can be attributed to the party that caused the accident.
Because of all the various factors at play, it’s impossible to give any one number that you might expect to receive. Instead, it’s vital that you discuss your case with an experienced lawyer who can give you a clearer idea of the kind of compensation you might expect.
Seeking a Settlement in Your Personal Injury Case
When a personal injury accident occurs, it can upend your life, leaving you with a stack of bills and little hope. If another party was at fault, you deserve to be made whole with compensation to cover costs and losses. A qualified and compassionate attorney can evaluate your case and help you determine the best strategies to negotiate for a settlement or take your case to trial.
Contact the Utah Personal Injury Lawyers at Parker & McConkie Today
For more information, please contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free initial consultation today. We have 5 convenient locations in Utah, including Midvale, Salt Lake City, Ogden & Provo, UT. Clients can also visit our offices in Idaho Falls, ID & Rock Springs, WY.
We proudly serve Weber County, Utah County, Salt Lake County in Utah, Bonneville County in Idaho, Sweetwater County in Wyoming , and its surrounding areas:
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers – Salt Lake City Office
466 S. 500 E., Suite 100,
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 851-1202
Hours: 24/7
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers – Midvale Office
7090 Union Park Ave, #160,
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 845-0440
Hours: 24/7
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers – Ogden Office
2510 S Washington Blvd, Suite 160,
Ogden, UT 84401
(385) 402-8187
Hours: 24/7
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers – Provo Office
37 E Center St, Suite 300,
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 876-4107
Hours: 24/7
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers – Rock Springs Office
531 N Front St,
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 205-7400
Hours: 24/7
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers – Idaho Falls Office
2235 East 25th St. Suite #280,
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 418-0633
Hours: 24/7
