The monetary value of your maritime injury claim depends on any number of issues. For instance, a case’s value is influenced by the nature and extent of your personal injuries; the amount of your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other financial losses; pain and suffering; and present and future disability. However, even taking these factors into consideration, there are significant differences in the amount of money a plaintiff can expect to actually collect. This is based on the amount of coverage offered by an insurance company or the assets of the defendant. Other factors influencing collection include any partial fault on the part of the injured person and the amount of time the victim(s) choose(s) to spend with litigation versus a quick settlement. There is no way for any maritime injury attorney to accurately predict the value of any personal injury case. However, an experienced maritime injury lawyer should be able to consider the particular factors that weigh into your case and give you an overall picture of what to expect in general terms.