How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Personal Injury Claim in Georgia?
Riah Greathouse, Esq. · August 20, 2021When injured due to someone else’s negligence, it is important to seek damages or compensation to cover your medical expenses. This is crucial for making sure that you can move on and begin to recover from your injuries. However, the different amounts of compensation can vary. Here is how much compensation you can get for your claim.
Before discussing the amount of compensation, it’s important to note that speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney is the best way to guarantee that you reach the amount you deserve. Numbers can vary from case to case, so it is hard to predict what exactly your case will be worth without consulting an attorney.
Personal injury settlements can reach anywhere from $3,000 to $75,000. Most likely, your case is going to fall somewhere in between these numbers. Unique circumstances dictate each and every case, and that affects how much money each case will settle for.
Compensation will almost always include the cost of medical expenses, including both current and future care. It can also include lost wages, sick time, or any other out of pocket expenses. Future earnings can also be included in this number, especially if your injury prevented you from being promoted to a better job.
Settlements can also include general damages, or “pain and suffering.” This is intended to compensate for non-monetary injuries, including pain, anxiety, and other suffering due to the injury.
Compensation can be a tricky subject, made even harder by insurance adjusters. This is why you’ll need to speak with an experienced attorney who specializes in personal injury. Here at Greathouse Trial Law, we want to help you understand what your rights are as a passenger in a car accident.
Contact us today for your free case evaluation. We aim to serve the great people of Atlanta, and to give a voice to the voiceless.
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