Car Accident Settlement Examples

Car Accident Settlement Examples—Introduction

If you're making an insurance claim or filing a lawsuit after a car accident, it's only natural to wonder what you can reasonably expect if your claim settles or makes it all the way to trial.

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California Car Accident Settlement Example

Roberta is driving in the right lane of the 10 freeway in Los Angeles, but there is heavy traffic, so she has to slow down. The driver behind Roberta doesn’t slow down fast enough, and rear-ends Roberta so that her car gets pushed into the vehicle in front of her. Roberta was wearing a seat belt, but feels immediate neck pain as soon as the collision occurs.

Minnesota Car Accident Settlement Example

Joan is a passenger in a car that is hit broadside by another vehicle at an intersection. The car Joan was riding in was struck on the passenger-side front door. As a result of the collision, Joan suffered a broken leg and several broken ribs.

North Carolina Car Accident Settlement Example

After a North Carolina car accident, take a look at this hypothetical claim example to get an idea of how a settlement might look.

Oklahoma Car Accident Settlement Example

Bonnie is driving down a country road in Guymon when a farm tractor

Oregon Car Accident Settlement Example

This hypothetical claim example can give you an idea of how a settlement might look after an Oregon car accident.

Virginia Car Accident Settlement Example

If you're involved in a Virginia car accident, take a look at this hypothetical claim example to get an idea of how a settlement might look.