- January 8, 2025
- Tucker Law
- Personal Injury Lawsuits
Car crashes, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and more can all result in severe injuries that leave you facing hospital stays and can even mean long-term disabilities that impact you for the rest of your life. Even if the injuries are relatively mild, your medical bills can still be exorbitant, and you may not be able to return to work for a few days. One of the options you have to manage these losses is filing a personal injury claim. If you choose to go that route, understanding the factors that influence settlement amounts can help you get a clearer idea of the evidence you need to gather and what you can expect from the entire claims process.
If you’ve suffered injuries in an accident that someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct caused, the personal injury attorneys at Tucker Lawyers can help you file a claim. We’ll work tirelessly to get you the best possible settlement to cover your losses.
Speak with an attorney about your injuries by calling us at (516) 399-2364.
Understanding the Factors That Influence Settlement Amounts
One thing we know as NYC personal injury lawyers is that every claim is unique. That’s why it can be tough to offer a settlement estimate when clients ask. What we can offer, however, is an idea of what factors influence the settlement amounts.
Severity of Your Injuries
A significant factor in your settlement is the kind of injuries you’ve sustained and how they impact your life. If you experienced traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or other disabling wounds, you will typically receive substantially more than someone who suffered mild whiplash.
The severity of your injuries will dictate your medical expenses, and that’s part of why serious injuries result in higher economic damages. Non-economic damages will also be more substantial because they’ll take into account the pain and suffering you’ve experienced as a result of these life-altering injuries.
Lost Income and Earning Capacity
Another factor that will impact your settlement is whether you’ve lost a lot of income because you’ve been unable to work. The settlement will be even greater if the injuries won’t allow you to return to work.
Amount of Evidence
The more evidence you have that shows how the accident occurred and how negligence led to your injuries, the better your chances of getting a significant settlement. It’s not just about quantity, however. The evidence should be high-quality and convincing as well.
Robust Representation
The legal representation you have plays a role, too. If you have attorneys who won’t negotiate aggressively with insurers, you won’t be able to recover what you deserve. You need to hire lawyers with years of experience who won’t back down from a fight.
Our negotiation and litigation experience makes us a powerful ally in your journey to getting fair compensation.
Critical Steps to Take After an Accident
Building a Strong Case for Maximum Compensation
After an accident, the first thing you need to do is to get medical care. Suffering an injury can result in shock and a rush of adrenaline that could mask a lot of the pain, so you may not realize the severity of your injuries. By seeing a medical professional, you can make certain all potential issues are assessed and you start getting the treatment you need. Additionally, quickly getting medical care makes certain that there’s a record of the injuries from the start.
If you’ve been in a car accident, you also need to let your insurer know about the collision. You don’t want to say too much about what happened, but give them a quick rundown of the crash.
You then need to contact a personal injury lawyer. Though the statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a claim, you don’t want to wait to hire a lawyer to represent you since the process can take some time.
Insider Tips From a Top NYC Personal Injury Law Firm
To maximize your chances of winning a good settlement after an accident, our team at Tucker Lawyers offers some vital tips.
Be Careful of What You Say
When speaking with insurers, you need to carefully weigh everything you say. Remember, insurers are looking for any way to avoid paying you, so anything that sounds like an admission of fault can be used against you.
Document All of Your Losses
Keep every medical bill, no matter how small, and everything that shows how the accident and injuries affected you. Make sure you have everything in order, along with all of your medical evidence.
Complete All Medical Treatments
Continue all treatments your doctor recommends. If you don’t complete them, that can be used against you.
Never File a Claim Without Legal Representation
Personal injury claims can seem simple enough on paper, but the moment you have to deal with an insurance adjuster, you realize why a lawyer is essential. Most people don’t have the experience to negotiate with insurers effectively, which usually results in a much lower settlement than you might have otherwise received.
Get Started Immediately After the Accident
It can be stressful to start legal proceedings while you’re still dealing with injuries, but it’s important that you don’t wait too long. You want to file a claim when the evidence is still fresh and you can get eyewitness testimony. You also don’t want to run the risk of missing the deadline and not being able to collect at all.
Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
Trusting Tucker Lawyers With Your Claim
The lawyer you choose for your personal injury claim should be someone with decades of experience as well as a fierce dedication to their clients. That’s who we are at Tucker Lawyers. We’ll fight to get you the settlement you deserve, and if we feel you’d be better served by going to court, we’ll never shy away from litigation.
Call (516) 399-2364 to schedule a free consultation.
Managing Attorney John. J. Tucker, Esq.
John has personally handled thousands of clients who were victims of another’s negligence and fights relentlessly for their rights. John enjoys bringing closure to a client’s matter so that the injured party can move forward with their life. His background enables him to evaluate complex liability related claims and bring resolution to claims in a record time frame. [ Attorney Bio ]