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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
$15,000/$30,000 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 $15,000 for your personal injuries and $30,000
in total for the claims of your family. You can protect yourself by
purchasing uninsured motorist coverage with higher limits from your
auto insurer.
On January 1, 2001, the minimum liability limits required by
Georgia law increased to $25,000/$50,000.
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C., Attorneys at Law can help discover the
information about 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 Kenneth S. Nugent,
P.C. 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
seven offices around Georgia please let us know. We will send out an
investigator, free of charge, at a time that suites you, to discuss the
details of your case and injuries.
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.
Here is a sample of the type of compensation we have been able to
collect for our clients. Due to our attorney/client confidentiality,
we are unable to provide the names of these clients. Please
understand that your actual compensation is dependent on your
particular situation.
- $4.2 million compensation for quadriplegic injury
- $350 thousand for back injury
- $320 thousand for rehabilitation to walk
If you or someone you know have been
injured in an automobile or motorcycle accident, contact us toll free
at 1-888-KEN-LAWW, or click here
to submit our online inquiry form.
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