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How Much Your New York Car Accident Claim is Worth

If you have been injured in a New York car accident, chances are you have been wondering what your case is worth. You may have already been incurring medical expenses for your injuries and at the same time, you may be losing money because you can’t work.

One of the best ways to determine the value of your auto accident case is to look at the same aspects that are reviewed by insurance companies. For example, an insurer would review your medical expenses, lost wages and other damages to calculate your settlement. Below is a more in-depth look into the types of damages that are considered when valuing an accident claim:

Medical Expenses: Medical expenses generally include any doctor visits, treatments, hospital bills, therapy or medical devices related to your injury. If your injuries will require that you continue medical treatment, you may be able to receive compensation for future medical expenses.

Lost Income: If you are not able to work while you recover from your injuries, you could be entitled to compensation for lost wages. This compensation will equal the amount of money you would have made from the time of your injury to the judgment or settlement date. You could also be entitled to something known as loss of earning capacity, if you are not able to return to work in the same capacity.

Other Damages: Depending on the details of your New York auto accident case, you may be able to recover damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium. These damages are subjective in nature and can be difficult to determine an exact value.

A New York car accident lawyer will be able to review the details of your situation to give you a range when it comes to the value of your case. You should contact the experienced injury lawyers at the law firm of Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola, LLP at (718) 979-4300 or (800) 976-4904 for legal advice. We represent car accident cases in Staten Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York and New Jersey.