Is my car accident worth $100,000.00 or more?

A few months ago I settled a full policy limits case for a client amounting to $100,000.00. A full policy limits case generally means all the money available. My client had been rear-ended by a negligent driver. The At fault driver was suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol and fled the scene of the accident. In Florida and many other states, as my firm is a global law firm, when the driver flees the scene of an accident, punitive damages come into consideration. Punitive damages are when an at fault party has gone beyond negligence into recklessness or willful wanton conduct amounting to an action that a potential jury could punish the individual for with a monetary award above and beyond the normal damage calculation. Typically, Punitive damages are caped at three times the compensatory damages award.
            The client I was able to secure the full policy limits for was rear-ended and then the at fault party was never found again. Luckily, my client had Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage. Essentially, we used his own insurance to cover the damages. It was important that he had this coverage because not everyone does. UM coverage is also a large source of fraud in the industry but my client wasn’t making anything, it was a legitimate claim. If you have been in a accident I would highly suggest you call a dedicated Car Accident Lawyer to help you, you can call me for a free consultation (434) 660-9701.
            $100,000.00 is a large amount of money to settle a case for. No one wants a car accident to occur, and certainly not in a way that causes any injury, but if you have been injured in an accident you will most likely want a car accident lawyer to protect your rights. I help clients recover all aspects of their injury claim and property damage claim. When may client was injured in the accident the he got $100,000.00 settlement for, he had a mild brain injury. A concussion, abrasions, and broken nose. When a case is being evaluated by the insurer they examine all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the accident, including how the accident happened, the property damage and the injuries. Once the client had treated from his injuries, we requested all of the records and put together a package for the insurer to review. Then the negotiations began with the insurance and the car accident attorney.
The Law Offices of Christopher G. White, P.A. is a Global Law Firm available for free consultations via Facetime, Skype, Zoom or phone number (434) 660-9701. Please also check out my website at chriswhitelawyer.com/about. Thank you for reading, please also checkout my other practice areas, about section and blog. At my Law Firm we focus on the best result for the client, what the best interest of the client is. I have a Youtube Channel, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Blogger, Avvo and Justia. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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