Legal Question in Personal Injury in Arizona
settlement payments in personal injury cases
What would be the average or normal personal injury settlement payment regarding: Woman is in own yard and gets knocked down by next door neighbors dogs resulting in personal injury of a broken arm. Neighbors agree to pay all expenses. Injury to arm includes extensive surgery and rehabilitation. There is a permanent 15% loss of usage in arm and hand due to injury. All travel, medical, surgical, therapy, and related expenses are documented by victom. What would be the normal amount of compensation requested by victom if wanting to settle out of court and not wanting to hire legal consultant?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Normal amount of settlement??
There is no normal amount of settlement. You are weighing any settlement offer against what a jury in your community would award you. Why don'tyou want to hire an attorney? An attorney can adviseyou on the value of the case, the liklihood ofprevailing and a host of other issues.The insurance company hopes that you don't get an attorney, though. Go to my web site to see an articleabout why you should see an attorney and to findout why the insurance industry hopes you don't
You gotta be crazy!
Pardon the facetious title. You should know that whatever you can settle for, it's more likely than not that a lawyer can get you more, especially considering you have permanent injuries. Much will depend on the dogs' history and the ability to show that the owners knew they were dangerous. Get a lawyer -- you'll be pleased.
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