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Auto Accident Settlement Formulas - The Basics
Here's everything you need to know to arrive at a dollar value for your car accident claim.
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Car Accident Settlement Calculator
Get an estimate of what your car accident settlement amount could be.
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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.
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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.
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Factors That Affect a Rear-End Accident Settlement
The black-and-white nature of rear-end collisions can impact claim value.
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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.
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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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Is My Car Accident Settlement or Court Award Taxable?
After your car accident settlement, will Uncle Sam get his share? In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of the taxability of each type of damage(lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and punitive damages.)
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4 Factors Affecting Car Accident Settlements
Car accident settlements are calculated and offered based on numerous factors, not all of which are measured numerically. Insurance companies, courts and other...
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Do car accident settlements consider lost income if my injury affects my job?
Do car accident settlements consider lost income if my injury affects my job?
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Is there a minimum settlement for pain and suffering caused by an automobile accident?
Is there a minimum settlement for pain and suffering caused by an automobile accident?
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What kind of settlement can I expect for a whiplash injury?
What kind of settlement can I expect for a whiplash injury?
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Is $500 Low For a Pain and Suffering Settlement Offer?
Is a my pain and suffering settlement offer just a lowball offer after a serious car accident injury?
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How are rear end collision settlement amounts determined?
How are rear end collision settlement amounts determined? What kinds of things do I need to consider to figure out if the insurance company is offering me a fair settlement amount?
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For a pain and suffering auto accident claim, how is a multiplier determined?
For a pain and suffering auto accident claim, how is a multiplier determined?
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Is PTSD compensable as part of a car accident claim?
Claims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are pretty rare in connection with a car accident, but they're not unheard of.
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Getting Fair Compensation After a Car Accident
A list of do's and don'ts after a car accident.
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What are special damages in a car accident case?
What are special damages in a car accident case?
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Browse Nolo's Lawyer Directory
If you want to view a list of lawyers near you, check out Nolo's lawyer directory.