Personal Injury Primer Part II - What Your Claim Is Worth

Personal injury claims come in a variety flavors and types. Predicting the value or value of a personal injury case with precision can be extremely difficult due to the sheer number of factors that affect the value of a case. Some such factors are:

• Type of case (Auto Accident, Product Liability, Slip and Fall, etc.)
• Severity of Injuries
• Severity of Property Damage
• Presence and Severity of Permanent Disability
• Lost Employment Opportunities and/or Wages
• Mental and Physical Pain and Suffering

Ultimately, a case that goes to trial will be decided by a jury. That jury will decide how much money to award and, because each juror will their own personal biases with them, different juries could arrive at different verdicts under the same set of circumstances.

Because any of the above factors can have a significant impact on the value of a personal injury claim, evaluation of any claim is best performed by an experienced personal injury attorney. Experienced attorneys know how to minimize negative aspects of your claim and emphasize positive ones. Further, an experienced attorney will have participated in enough cases so as to recognize and deal with the problems that often arise in association with personal injury claims.

If you have been injured by the negligence of another individual, contact an Akron Personal Injury Attorney today.