Were you injured because of a store's negligence? If so, you might be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the store chain. However, not all claims have the same value and several things must be considered when the value of a personal injury claim is calculated.
Because of the complexity of the process and difficulty determining the value of a claim, you should enlist the help of a personal injury attorney so you can ensure your personal injury claim's settlement value is calculated properly.
Several things come into play when a claim value is calculated.
Calculating A Personal Injury Claim
The cause of the accident is given consideration. If you can prove the store was very negligent and that lead to the accident, then your odds of a successful claim increase significantly.
Also, if previous injuries resulted from a similar act of the store, that will help boost claim value as well. The severity of the injury and its lasting impact also play a role in the value of your personal injury claim.
As an example, a simple broken wrist that did not require surgery is not worth as much as a spinal injury that will require a few surgeries and physical rehabilitation.
Here are some things that must be calculated to determine the value of your personal injury claim against a dollar store.
- Calculate the total of your medical bills. Even if medical insurance has covered the cost, these bills need to be added. Get detailed copies of all these bills.
- If you suffered property damage, you need documentation showing the cost to repair or replace the damaged property. This might be eyeglasses, clothing, or damage to a vehicle.
- Next, add in the value of lost wages. Show proof of the time you missed from work and how much you would have been paid for that time.
- Future medical expenses should also be estimated and figured in because you cannot file a claim again later on. You want to make sure these are taken care of in your original settlement.
- Now use a multiplier. The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 5. The adjuster will, of course, push for a lower multiplier such as a 2 or 3. Your medical bills will be multiplied by this figure to come up with the value of your pain and suffering. Offering an additional $1,000 for negligence is added onto this figure.
Your attorney can handle the negotiations and calculations with the insurance company. Reaching a fair settlement can be a complicated matter and of course, the insurance company wants to save as much money as possible.
It can take a while to reach an agreement on the dollar amount.
Getting Help With Your Personal Injury Case
If you have been injured at a dollar store, you should consult with a personal injury attorney to see if you are eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against the discount store chain.
Your lawyer will investigate your accident, determine the value of your claim, and start the claims process. Your personal injury attorney will not get paid until you get money, so you have nothing to lose.
Schedule your free initial consultation right away.
More About Your Case
While talking to a personal injury attorney is always the best way to get specific answers about your case, you may still have some questions about your case that we can help with. You can find more information about a slip-and-fall case here:
- Do I Need A Lawyer That Has Experience With Dollar General?
- How Much Could I Get If I File a Claim Against Dollar General?
- What Happens After A Deposition Against Dollar General?
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Dollar General, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
