Some Uber passengers might sit in the front and others in the back. In either instance, a crash can injure passengers.
Some Uber passengers might sit in the front and others in the back. In either instance, a crash can injure passengers.
After you file your injury claim, the insurance company contacts you to negotiate a settlement. To prepare, the adjuster begins with an investigation into the accident. They look for evidence of who is liable and the value of the damage.
During the investigation, the adjuster tries to learn the facts of the incident. They may visit the accident scene and get a copy of the police report. They talk to the other party to obtain their story. Next, they may call the claimant to get a recorded statement of their version of events. However, the injured party does not need to give one.
A frequent non-economic damage people claim in personal injury settlements is pain and suffering. Pain and suffering refers to the physical discomfort and emotional distress an individual experiences. Various symptoms like a reduced appetite or unexplained aches can manifest. Therefore, the court allows the victim to seek reimbursement from the defendant.
One question many claimants have is about the value of their pain and suffering. The answer usually is not straightforward. Non-economic damages do not have a set value. Courts can struggle to quantify the worth of a plaintiff’s emotional anguish.
Furthermore, several states have caps on non-economic damages for specific accident cases. Where you live could affect your settlement for pain and suffering. As a result, the amount someone gets in a settlement is different from another person’s awarded funds.
Personal injury lawyers and their clients agree on the contingency fee at the beginning of the legal representation. A written agreement between the lawyer and the client spells out the amount. So long as the final agreed-upon fee is reasonable and complies with applicable laws, the lawyer and client are free to negotiate its precise amount and the terms and conditions in which the lawyer will collect it.
It remains an industry-standard practice to state the contingency fee in terms of a percentage of the amount the lawyer obtains for the client.
In short, contingency fees today aim to tailor contingency fees to the specific features, challenges, and potential outcomes of the case at hand. A contingency fee must always be reasonable, of course, but will not necessarily fit into any preconceived and rigid standard unless statutes require them.