How Much is My Car Accident Claim Worth?

One of the first steps involved in the process of filing a personal injury claim is determining what your case is worth. If you’ve been hurt in a car wreck in San Antonio that resulted in serious injuries or property damage, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim. If so, you may be wondering, “How do I choose the right lawyer?” and “How much is my car accident claim worth?” Fortunately, our experts at Carabin Shaw are here to help you answer these questions and figure out your next steps. Read on to learn how to estimate the value of your claim, choose the right San Antonio auto injury lawyer, and more.

Although only a qualified San Antonio car accident lawyer can give you an accurate estimate of the true value of your car accident claim, you can obtain a rough estimate by adding together the following values:

First, add up the total cost of all of your medical bills for injuries associated with the accident. You should include the cost of hospital stays, appointments with doctors, physical therapy sessions, prescription medications, surgical procedures performed, and any other medical expenses you incurred due to the wreck.

Next, you should add the amount of wages you lost from missed work to your wreck. If you are currently unable to work, estimate how much income you expect to lose and add this number as well.

Was your car totaled? If so, what was the value of your car before the accident? If your car was not totaled but required repairs, how much did the repairs cost?

Pain and suffering is considered a non-economic damage, so it is harder to quantify than your economic damages. In cases involving catastrophic accidents, non-economic damages may represent the greatest losses.

To determine your pain and suffering damages, you will need to enlist the expertise of a qualified San Antonio car wreck attorney. However, it is possible to use a multiplier to get an idea of your claim’s worth before you are ready to consult a lawyer. As a general rule, the more that your injuries from the accident have impacted your life, the more compensation you will receive for pain and suffering. To obtain a rough estimate, multiply your total from points 1 through 3 above by a number between 1.5 and 5 (use a lower multiplier if your injuries were less severe).

When choosing a San Antonio car accident lawyer, there are many qualifications to be on the lookout for. First, you want to choose a personal injury lawyer who has extensive experience handling car accident claims in Texas. You should be sure to choose an attorney who has trial experience in the event your claim ends up going to trial. Next, you should research the state bar website and make sure your potential San Antonio car wreck attorney has a spotless disciplinary record, free of ethical violations. It’s also worthwhile to look over client reviews to make sure past clients have had good experiences with the attorney (and their firm). Finally, you should consult with the attorney before hiring them to ensure that they are someone you can trust.

Here at Carabin Shaw, we meet all these requirements and more. Our team of attorneys has a combined 200 years of legal experience and has been winning car accident claims for more than two decades. We’re passionate about defending the legal rights of accident victims, and we want to help you get your life back on track.

We offer all new clients a free and confidential initial consultation, meaning you have nothing to lose by giving us a call. So reach out to Carabin Shaw’s San Antonio office today at 210-222-2288 to receive your free consultation with a San Antonio auto injury lawyer, and to find out how we can help.