When you consult with the car accident attorneys at Rafi Law Firm, we’ll clearly explain what kind of compensation you may be entitled you based on your car accident’s circumstances.
Calculating the exact amount, though, takes time. Immediately after the car accident, you don’t yet know how much work you’re going to miss, what your medical bills will cost, or what the long-term financial impact of any sustained injuries might be.
An experienced attorney will tell you all of this upfront. Anyone who claims to know the exact amount you’ll receive for your settlement is not trustworthy.
As a car accident victim, you may receive punitive and compensatory damages:
- Compensatory damages are those you receive as compensation for financial losses, which include past and future medical bills, past and future lost wages because of your inability to work, and pain and suffering.
- Punitive damages are those meant as a form of punishment, but that amount is contingent upon who is at fault.
If someone else was entirely at fault for your car accident, you might be entitled to all of the damages. However, if you were partially at fault, you might only be entitled to a percentage of the damages, thanks to Georgia’s comparative negligence law.
A qualified Atlanta car accident attorney won’t promise you a specific amount of money but will instead explain which of these you are entitled to depending on the intricacies of your case and a potential range monetarily speaking.