What is the Fair Compensation for my Personal Injuries?
There are a number of factors that help determine the fair compensation for your injury claim. These include:
The seriousness of your injury
Fair compensation varies, depending on the severity of the injuries you have sustained, and the duration of suffering endured. If, as a result of your accident, you require surgery, display signs of scarring or have sustained broken bones, you will generally be compensated more liberally than if you suffered a strain or sprain. If you have suffered from a strain or sprain, your recovery is usually based on the extent of your treatment.
The amount of your special damages
When injury occurs, medical bills can mount and an inability to return to work may result in lost wages. Compensation varies accordingly, designed to appropriately cover the costs of medical care and help relieve the financial strain of lost wages.
The applicable insurance policy limits
Georgia law requires that each automobile carry a minimum of $25,000/50,000 in insurance coverage. This means that if you and your family are severely injured in a collision with someone who carries this coverage - even if your injuries are severe and costly - you may not receive more than $25,000 for your personal injuries and $50,000 in total for the claims of your family. You should protect yourself by purchasing uninsured motorist coverage with higher limits from your auto insurer.
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C., Attorneys at Law can help uncover the information regarding insurance policy limits. We may also be able to stack various liability and uninsured motorist policies to ensure you receive the maximum recovery for your losses.
The extent of your property damage
The extent of damage to your property can significantly affect the amount of compensation you are able to receive for your injuries. For example, most insurance companies will not pay soft tissue claims resulting from a minor impact, so a car repair estimate of less than $1,000 can greatly reduce your possibilities for fair compensation.
Your willingness to litigate
The concept of a court case is daunting to many people, and at Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C., Attorneys at Law, we understand this hesitation. But don't let concern about the legal system lead you to accept an offer from an insurance company that is less than you deserve. Individuals who are represented by an attorney tend to receive higher settlements from the insurance companies than those with no legal assistance. This is because the insurers know that represented individuals are not powerless to exercise their legal rights.
The resources, reputation and experience of your law firm
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. has a legal team working for you. From our first conversation to receiving your compensation we will handle all aspects of your case. Our attorneys and their staff are professionals in handling automobile, motorcycle, and other personal injury cases. If your injuries or schedule prevent you from visiting one of our eight offices around Georgia please let us know. We will schedule a time to send out an investigator, to meet you and, to discuss the details of your case.
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. handles more automobile injury cases than any other personal injury firm in Georgia. Insurance companies may not like us but they respect us.
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