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What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

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“What is the value of my accident case?” and “How much money can I expect for my personal  injuries?” are the two questions most commonly asked of us. The answers to these questions depend on many factors. The experienced attorneys at Zalman Schnurman & Miner can help you answer them.

The amount you will recover will depend on the damages suffered (how seriously you are injured), the liability (who is legally at fault), and the available funds to recover from (insurance or personal assets). Before any attorney can tell you the value of your injury case they will need the following information, broken down by category:

DAMAGES:

  • What are your current physical injuries (i.e. your diagnosis)?
  • What is your prognosis for recovery?
  • Are you going to have a permanent or total disability?
  • How much medical care have you had?
  • What medical tests have you undergone?
  • How much medical care will you need in the future?
  • Were you working?
  • Have you lost income and/or benefits?
  • Do you expect future loss of income?
  • How will your medical bills be paid?
  • Are you married?
  • Do other people depend on you?
  • Have you ever injured the same body parts in the past?
  • Are you suffering from any depression or post traumatic stress as a result of the physical injuries suffered?
  • How old are you?

LIABILITY:

  • How did the accident happen?
  • When did the accident happen?
  • What are the applicable laws?
  • Who was at fault?
  • In what court can a claim be brought?
  • What evidence is there in support of the case?

AVAILABLE FUNDS TO RECOVER FROM:

  • Who can be sued (who will the defendants be)?
  • Do the defendant(s) have insurance?
  • Do you have applicable insurance?
  • Do the defendant(s) have personal or corporate assets?
  • How much is the total available assets from which you can recover?

Any attorney who tells you what your case is worth without knowing the answers to a good portion of the above questions is merely guessing, and most likely telling you what you want to hear, so that you will retain them as your lawyer.

At Zalman Schnurman & Miner we know what questions to ask and how to get the answers. We will investigate your case and consult with the best available experts. When we obtain the answers we will present them to the defendants, their insurance company, and a judge and jury, in the best possible light to support the best outcome of your case.
Ultimately your case is worth whatever amount of money that can be obtained through a settlement or trial. We are here to maximize that amount.

The New York accident lawyers at Zalman Schnurman & Miner are here to advise you. There is never a fee for a consultation and all cases are handled on a contingency fee basis at no cost to you. Call us at 1-800-LAWLINE.

The Manhattan accident attorneys at Zalman, Schnurman & Miner P.C. represent people injured in auto accidents, construction accidents and slip, trip & fall accidents in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and throughout New York City. Call 1-800-LAWLINE today to discuss your case with an experienced Manhattan slip and fall attorney.