There is no 100% accurate way to set your expectations regarding compensation obtained through a car accident claim. Various factors will change the value of your claim, and the biggest roadblock will likely be the other driver trying to blame you for the crash. Additionally, your maximum recovery will be limited by the caps on related insurance policies. If the other driver has no insurance, then your recovery could be dramatically stunted. Oppositely, if you were hit by a commercial vehicle, then you could have a chance at recovering the most compensation possible because trucking companies and the like usually purchase insurance policies with significant caps to protect their bottom line.