How Much Is My Injury Case Worth in Pennsylvania?
What determines the value of my claim?
There is no calculator that spits out a number. Case value is built from documented losses, the strength of the liability evidence, and how much insurance coverage exists to pay a claim.
Losses that get counted
- Emergency treatment, hospitalization, and surgery
- Ongoing therapy, injections, and future medical care
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Permanent impairment, scarring, or disability
- Property damage and out-of-pocket expenses
What can reduce a recovery
Pennsylvania uses modified comparative negligence: if you are found partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and you recover nothing if you are more than 50% responsible. Gaps in treatment, prior injuries to the same body part, and social media posts are all used to argue your injuries are less serious than you claim.
Why early offers are usually low
The first offer typically arrives before anyone knows whether you will need a second surgery or permanent restrictions. Once you sign a release, the claim is closed forever, even if your condition worsens.
Before you accept any number, have your case reviewed so you know what your claim is actually worth.
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