What do I need to know to value my case?

Do you know how to establish a value for your personal injury case? Today Attorney Steve Lombardi discusses what is behind the lawyer's valuation of your case. Valuing a personal injury case isn't easy. It requires knowing the law and then applying the facts to the law while considering historically what the lawyer has received in the past for similar cases. Here are all the elements of what you should consider. There are other considerations; but these generally are the major considerations. I. Assess comparative fault on the issue of liability. 1. Who was at fault for causing the accidental injury? 2. Did you follow all of the recommended treatment? 3. If not what was your reason for not following the treatment? II. Know all the elements of damages. 1. Medical expense - past. 2. Wage loss. 3. Reduced earning capacity. 4. Surgery or no surgery? 5. Future medical expense? 6. Reduced earning capacity? 7. Permanent disability? 8. Pain & Suffering If we can help you with your case, give us a call.

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