How much my case is a slip and fall casereally worth?
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How much my case is a slip and fall casereally worth?
I slip and fell at a market I now have L5-S1 tear in my disk my orthopedic says I will have pain for the rest of my life I also got carpel tunnel in my right wrist. The insurance company wants a copy of my 10 years medical history. I have never had back or hand problems in my life.. the insurance company doesn’t want to take this to court they want to settle out of court, they are willing to work with me, does anyone know how much this case is worth? is it worth stressing out on? I have not been the same since I fell my life has change with having pain every day. Should I speak with a personal injury attorney? In New London, CT.
Asked on February 26, 2011 under Personal Injury, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Definitely speak with a personal injury attorney; valuing an injury is an art, not a science, and you need someone experienced to help you understand what your injury is worth and help you get it. To give you a very basic idea, first remember that you can collect both your to date medical costs and projected future costs; you can also collect for lost wages and any projected future income loss (e.g. if you can't work for as much of a salary or wages). In terms of pain and suffering, for a lifelong injury with some pain and disability, the pain and suffering award generally runs something like 2 - 4 times the amount of medical costs, but that's just to provide a frame of reference--ever person, injury, and situation is different.
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