There is no “average” settlement for a car accident. This is because each case is decided based on the severity of a person’s injuries and symptoms, plus their unique losses and needs going forward. Compensation could cover:
Medical bills for emergency, surgical, and long-term care or physical therapy
Lost wages and future earnings for those who missed work, lost jobs, or lost the ability to return to their career
Pain and suffering costs, including the physical pain of injuries and the psychological trauma of serious accidents (depression, anxiety, and PTSD)
Wrongful death claims may also be filed by the family members of someone who died due to a crash. Car accident lawsuits that go to trial may involve funds known as “punitive damages.” These may be charged to the other side to punish them for extraordinarily unsafe behavior, like racing on highways or antagonizing other drivers. Those funds may be awarded to you and your family as additional compensation.
The Smith Law Center has secured the following results for our car accident clients:
$7.5 million in a jury case for a woman who suffered a brain injury
$4.75 million from a company defendant for a librarian with a mild TBI
$4.1 million for a school principal who sustained a mild TBI
The Smith Law Center has unique experience in litigating brain injury cases due to founder Stephen M. Smith’s background in neuroanatomical science. Head, brain, neck, and spinal cord injuries are among the most common injuries caused by car accidents. Hiring a lawyer knowledgeable in the true cost of long-term injuries, with the ability to prove those amounts in court, is essential to your family’s recovery.