What is My Car Accident Case Worth?

Getting Fair Compensation After a Car Accident

A list of do's and don'ts after a car accident.

Car Accident Settlement Calculator

Get an estimate of what your car accident settlement amount could be.

Using Colossus Software to Calculate Settlement Value

Colossus is a software program which is believed to be used by most of the top auto insurance companies to "calculate" the settlement value of minor to moderate car accident injury claims. In other words, the system is used in the very types of cases that you may be handling yourself.

The BASE Formula for Calculating Car Accident Settlement Value

The BASE formula can be used in estimating the value of an accident claim. Here's how it works.

Calculating Payout for a Whiplash Injury

Whiplash-type injuries are common after car accidents, but it can be difficult to calculate what an insurance company will offer to settle these kinds of cases, in part because the injuries may not be all that obvious.

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Case

Take an in-depth look at two of the most common methods of valuing a “pain and suffering” claim after a car accident: using a multiplier, and the “per diem” approach.

Making a Pain and Suffering Claim After a Car Accident

If you were in a car accident and are making an injury claim, how do you include pain and suffering as a component of your case?

Pain and Suffering and "Minor" Car Accidents

If you get into a seemingly minor car accident that wasn’t your fault, you might wonder if you can still make a claim for

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What is the average settlement for a car accident involving injuries?

What is the average settlement for a car accident involving injuries?

What kind of settlement can I expect for a whiplash injury?

What kind of settlement can I expect for a whiplash injury?

Do I need medical evidence from a doctor for my car accident injury claim?

If you want the insurance company to take your claim seriously, it's crucial to provide proof that your car accident injuries required medical attention.