Each injured victims, it is worth in a law firm wants to know what their most important. Some do not really have the money, some want revenge. Some want his medical license revoked, some want to punish the hospital. Then again, that some of the full and total compensation.
"YOUR CASE THE VALUE of $ 2 million dollars," said Jim Bob, an extraordinary lawyer. "Oh no, your case is worth more than that," the lawyer said Dewey Cheatem. "Right here with me and signI promise you I will give you millions! "Cried the attorney-TV advertising.
Whatever the motivation, the civil action for medical malpractice and personal injury in search of money for injured victims. But how do you know how much is your injury?
The answer is not easy to answer, and here's why ...
If you listen to one of these lawyers up, all you promise something you can not do. How do I know? Questions to each of themGuarantee in writing. You will never do it. I guarantee it!
In every state and every region, there are several factors that go into the mix to determine what your case is worth. It 'important to remember that no two cases are the same or injuries. That said, I'm going to explain the basics:
1. economic loss: this is easy. How much money have you got to lose, because it hurts? You were off work for days, weeks or months? Your employer pays the salary duringthis time? Otherwise, you can calculate how much money you would have paid if they are injured.
What happens if a permanent disability that prevents you to work in the future? Well, now things get a little 'complicated. Your attorney must take an economist to predict what your income would continue for years in which he will also provide perqs and benefits that you would receive if you worked to retirement.
This givesus hard numbers we can use to show the extent of permanent injury.
But what if you do not waste time and money from work? What happens if you are a housewife (or house husband), or were unemployed at the time of injury? It means that they are not authorized to collect, economic losses? Yes, but all is not lost. There is still pain and suffering, and possible claims for loss of benefits that will explain in a moment.
2. Pain and suffering: how do we know that your brokenHip Brooklyn, New York, that is the same as in Cincinnati, Ohio? Your lawyer will usually be able to do research to tell him that you (or her) what similar cases have settled or concluded with the jury's sentencing and appeals.
Here are the important points to know that will help you answer the original question: "How much is your chance"
1. What is your race or nationality?
2. Which city do you live?
3. What is your race or nationality of thesued?
4. What county do you bring your application?
5. How old are you?
6. What is your life expectancy (based on statistical tables)?
7. How long have you been in hospital?
8. Over what period of time you have received medical treatment for injuries?
9. What problems have you out of your negligence?
10. How are disabled or limited in doing everyday activities that can be used?
11. YouChildren?
In the case of a woman of 80 years who had a broken leg, say his case is worth less than a manager of 35 years, 1 month, lost his job, was in hospital for 3 weeks and now limps from the injury.
Take a look at a freshly made in New York City ...
He was a young man, both legs amputated when the Staten Island Ferry because of the negligence of the crew had crashed. The city of New York has determined that the violation is worth about $ 9 million. Thiswas one of the largest settlements ever for an injured victim in New York. Because his injury is more valuable than a family who has lost his father when his doctors diagnosed lung cancer?
The answers can be confusing. The answer may depend too much, and hire lawyers, as he read (or she) is in the process and hear cases.
So beware of the lawyer, the door tells you what your value is constant as soon as you walk into a detailed investigation of the case, theInjury, disability and loss of all of you go into the mix to determine what your case is worth. Even then there is no guarantee you can get the magic number. But you have to try. Remember, an open mind and ask your attorney many questions.
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