How much can I sue for a car accident?

You can sue for an amount of compensation that would cover your legal damages. You can also demand punitive damages, though these are rarely awarded in claims based on negligence. The legal representation of a personal injury lawyer is the best way to maximize this amount.

Am I only entitled to my medical bills in a car accident lawsuit?

No, you are entitled to all of your legal damages. Medical expenses are only one type of those legal damages.

What if I was partially at fault?

Shared fault rules depend on the state. In many states, you may see your share of compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. In many others, you may be barred from recovering any compensation if you were more than half at fault. In a couple of states, you can be barred from recovering if you contributed any fault to the car accident.

Does the car insurance company pay the settlement or verdict?

Yes, though the responsible driver’s insurance coverage will be a big factor in your recovery. If the responsible party was adequately insured, then the insurance company will pay for the settlement or verdict. If the responsible driver was not insured with liability insurance, though, they will have to pay out of their own pocket. This can leave you drastically under-compensated. If the at-fault driver is underinsured, then the driver’s insurance company will only pay a portion of the compensation.

¿Cuánto puede alguien demandar por un accidente de coche?

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Publicado July 6, 2023

¿Cuánto puede alguien demandar por un accidente de coche?

A woman holding her neck in pain after a car accident. — The best case scenario after a car crash is for the at-fault party to be fully-insured.

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Un antiguo fiscal de Los Ángeles, el abogado Neil Shouse se graduó con honores en UC Berkeley y Harvard Law School (y completó estudios de posgrado adicionales en el MIT). Ha aparecido en CNN, Good Morning America, Dr Phil, The Today Show y Court TV. El Sr. Shouse ha sido reconocido por los Abogados Litigantes Nacionales como uno de los 100 mejores abogados penales y 100 mejores abogados civiles.

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