There really is no “average” settlement amount following a car accident. Your settlement will depend on the severity of your injuries, whether liability is clear, and how long your doctor believes it will take for you to recover—to the extent you will recover. The starting point will always be your injuries and the cost of your medical treatment. This includes hospital costs, ambulance expenses, surgical costs, physician’s bills, prescription drugs, medical tests, and any rehabilitative therapies your doctor believes you need.