Are Florida Car Accident Calculators Legitimate?
Mark A. Steinberg
Traffic Accidents
After a Port Charlotte car accident, your world is turned completely upside down. You’re suffering from injuries, your vehicle is damaged, and you may not even be able to go to work. If you’ve never been in an auto accident before, it can be even more difficult. During this time, many of us seek out answers to help. A quick Google search will pull up car accident calculators. On the surface, these tools seem to help provide answers about your right to compensation. However, are their calculations legitimate?What Are Auto Accident Calculators?
Auto accident calculators are designed to give you an estimation of the value of your accident. Most often they are used by personal injury attorneys and insurance companies as a marketing tool. They are designed to provide you a financial figure for your claim to generate enough interest that you call the attorney to learn more. Many people use them as a way to see if it is worth pursuing their claim legally. As they are just a marketing tool and only provide estimates, they are not the best way to understand the value of your claim.
How Can I Learn The Value Of My Auto Accident Claim?
The best way to actually learn the value of your claim is to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable auto accident attorney. There is no set figure that a car accident is worth. Every accident is unique and has different types of damages. There are a number of considerations that go into determining the value of an auto accident including:
● Who was at fault and Florida state laws concerning liability
● You and the other driver’s insurance policy and applicable coverages
● The value of your vehicle and the severity of the damage from an accident
● The extent of your injuries and your future prognosis
● The value of your pay and benefits as well as your overall income
● The impact of Intangible impacts the injuries to your life including your relationships
Auto attorneys will look at all the variables involved in your case and give you an estimation that is more accurate. If you are curious as to whether or not the claim you would receive from your accident is financially worth it, contact an attorney. We’re happy to help you understand your rights.
Understanding How Accident Claim Value Is Calculated In Florida
The value of your claim is worth the total financial impact of the vehicle. That includes tangible costs like medical bills, lost wages due to your injury, and the cost to repair your car. However, it can also include intangible costs like pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment. In the state of Florida, it is a little more complicated. Florida uses a system of comparative fault when determining the value of your claim. For example, if your auto accident claim is worth $10,000 and you were 20% at fault for the accident, you will only be compensated $2,000. It’s really important to work with an attorney to help determine liability and calculate the full value of your claim. An auto accident calculator cannot do these things.
If you really want to understand the value of your claim, give our Port Charlotte team at All Injuries Law Firm a call. You can also chat with us on our website. We’ll review your case for free to help you get a better understanding of the value of your claim. We’ll also help you understand your rights after an accident. If you decide to hire us, know that we will take care of everything. We’ll handle all communications, documentation, and legal proceedings so you can focus on getting your life back on track.