[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-car-accident-worth\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-car-accident-worth\/","headline":"How Much Is My Car Accident Worth?","name":"How Much Is My Car Accident Worth?","description":"What you can recover from your\u00a0car accident lawsuit\u00a0is dependent on the facts of your case. While this is true, there are several factors that may impact the amount of compensation you receive. This includes things like your specific injuries, how well you can recuperate, and the negligence of every party involved will all affect the...","datePublished":"2020-04-07","dateModified":"2025-01-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-much-is-my-car-accident-worth.png","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-much-is-my-car-accident-worth.png","height":1024,"width":1536},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-car-accident-worth\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":592,"articleBody":"What you can recover from your\u00a0car accident lawsuit\u00a0is dependent on the facts of your case. While this is true, there are several factors that may impact the amount of compensation you receive. This includes things like your specific injuries, how well you can recuperate, and the negligence of every party involved will all affect the amount of money you can receive.Damages You Can RecoverOne of the first things you should understand is the types of damages that you can recover. These will fall into two basic categories, which are listed here.Economic DamagesEconomic damages are tangible things that are fairly easy to quantify and prove. Economic damages include:Medical expensesFuture medical treatmentLong-term disabilityLost wagesProperty damagesNoneconomic DamagesUnlike the economic damages mentioned above, noneconomic damages won\u2019t come with any type of invoice. Don\u2019t worry though, your attorney can figure out the noneconomic damages you are due based on the facts and evidence related to your case. Some noneconomic damages you may qualify for include:Pain and sufferingLoss of enjoyment of lifeMental anguishLoss of consortiumDisfigurementWill Being At-Fault Affect Your Settlement?The answer to this question is, \u201cyes.\u201d Florida follows\u00a0pure comparative fault, which means multiple drivers may be at fault and that the amount of your negligence will proportionally reduce the compensation you receive.For example, if your damages were determined to be worth $10,000, but you are determined to be 30 percent at fault, then you receive $7,000 in damages (which is 70 percent). With \u201cpure\u201d comparative negligence, it means that the amount of your fault won\u2019t keep you from recovering, as long as you aren\u2019t determined to be 100 percent at-fault.Additional Factors That Can Affect Your Claim\u2019s ValueThere\u2019s no limit to how many other factors can come into play and reduce or increase the total amount of the compensation you are able to receive. Some of the most common factors that will affect the value of your claim include:Your injuries:\u00a0The longer it takes to recover from your injuries, the higher your settlement will be.Your current salary:\u00a0The more you make, and miss out on making while recovering, results in higher settlements being offered.Recovery time:\u00a0Someone who recovers in two years will receive more than someone who recovers in just three months.Driver\u2019s behavior:\u00a0How you act can impact what type of settlement you receive. Also, if one driver has a history of DUI or even several accidents in their past, this can also impact the compensation you receive.What you have said after the accident:\u00a0Never say you are sorry or take the blame, as this can be used to reduce your settlement, even if it isn\u2019t true.If the insurer makes the argument that you were 100 percent at-fault for the accident or that you didn\u2019t suffer any injuries, at all, it may be able to deny or significantly reduce the settlement you receive.Hire an Attorney for HelpThere\u2019s no reason to risk leaving money on the table. If you decide to handle your accident claim alone, you may miss out on thousands of dollars that you deserve for the accident and injuries you suffered. If you need help with your case,\u00a0contact Zimmet & Zimmet\u00a0by calling (386) 255-6400.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400 for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Much Is My Car Accident Worth?","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-car-accident-worth\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]