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How Much is My Car Accident Case Worth?

At Kinon Law Firm, our South Carolina legal advocates have seen firsthand how even ‘minor’ car crashes can alter the course of their clients’ lives. From back pain causing chronic fatigue that strains relationships to catastrophic traumatic brain injuries, car accident victims need to know how much their cases are realistically worth.

Our dedicated Conway car accident attorneys must analyze each case individually to give you a fair estimate of your claim’s value. However, there are certain factors courts and insurance companies use to calculate how much your Horry County personal injury claim is worth. Discuss the potential value of your car accident injury case with us for free by calling (843) 896-2277 or confidentially contacting our South Carolina legal team online.

Estimating the Value of Conway Car Crash Claims

Motor vehicle collisions fall under the personal injury umbrella in South Carolina. This means car accident victims – including drivers, passengers, bikers, and pedestrians – might demand all damages necessary to compensate them for their financial losses and personal suffering. In most cases, the overall value of your MVA claim depends on the lifetime value of the following financial losses.

Medical Expenses

You can only recover personal injury damages if you suffered from an actual injury caused by another driver’s unlawful conduct, such as speeding. Your medical expenses account for a significant portion of your financial claim and may include:

  • Ambulance and ER costs
  • Hospital and surgical bills
  • Physicians’ expenses
  • Nursing care
  • Rehabilitation costs
  • Therapy
  • Medications and medical equipment
  • Medical transportation

Importantly, you’re entitled to claim the lifetime value of your anticipated medical expenses based on your overall prognosis. Reputable car crash law firms in Conway retain medical experts to calculate the value of your future damages and reach a fair insurance settlement.

Lost Income and Workplace Benefits

If your accident injuries prevent you from working or returning to your prior career, you may demand compensation for any lost income and workplace benefits. This could include the value of lost health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and anticipated promotions.

Pain and Suffering

Most car accident victims do not consider the value of their real but incalculable pain and suffering damages. These claims may include compensation for your lost enjoyment of life, physical pain, emotional suffering, inconvenience, and frustration. Pain and suffering damages are often calculated as a multiple of your direct financial losses.

Understanding South Carolina Auto Insurance Limits

While reputable Conway car crash lawyers will fight to show negligent drivers the true cost of their careless conduct, the value of most MVA cases is realistically limited to available insurance compensation. South Carolina requires vehicle owners to carry at least $25,000 in bodily injury coverage, but commercial vehicles and rideshares often have higher policy limits. Experienced personal injury attorneys investigate the accident to identify each potentially liable party’s personal resources and available insurance coverage. This sets the realistic recovery value of your claim.

Free Case Evaluations with Dedicated Conway Car Accident Lawyers

The experienced personal injury attorneys at Kinon Law Firm have recovered millions for S.C. car accident victims and often obtain six-figure insurance settlements for their clients. Discuss the potential value of your Conway car crash claim with our legal advocates today by calling (843) 896-2277 or connecting with us online.

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