Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey

Re: How much is accident worth..

The value of a case is determined by how much they are willing OR able to pay. Your injuries sound serious and would certainly be worth a substantial amount of money. However, anyone who tells you waht your case is worth without seeing the full extent of the medical reports and the availability of insurance is either a fool or a liar....

We determine the RANGE of value for the case by getting a full set of records, expert evaluation of the injury and documentation of the economic loss. We then look at jury verdicts for similar type injuries and confernece the case with attorneys in the office to come up with a range of value. Based upon consultation with the client, a demand is made. This number is generally substantially more than our anticipated settlement value.

If the defendant's offer is not within the range of settlement values, based upon our experience, then we go to trial.

At trial, the value is determined by a jury. Attorneys cannot suggest a value to the jury, so it is totally up to the layperson's discretion. This is why it is a "crap shoot" of sorts.

If I told you the value of the case, it would be dishonest or disingenous without having seen the full extent of the injuries and what pre-existing conditions existed or not, whether thre is significan permanancy or not.

A case has significantly greater value depnding on the level of permanent injury. How could I honestly assess that based upon your posting?

We specialize in personal injury cases. We have the resources, reputation and skill to mazimize your recovery. Please contact me to discuss your case and if we can assist you.

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Re: How much is accident worth..

The value of a case is determined by how much they are willing OR able to pay. Your injuries sound serious and would certainly be worth a substantial amount of money. However, anyone who tells you waht your case is worth without seeing the full extent of the medical reports and the availability of insurance is either a fool or a liar....

We determine the RANGE of value for the case by getting a full set of records, expert evaluation of the injury and documentation of the economic loss. We then look at jury verdicts for similar type injuries and confernece the case with attorneys in the office to come up with a range of value. Based upon consultation with the client, a demand is made. This number is generally substantially more than our anticipated settlement value.

If the defendant's offer is not within the range of settlement values, based upon our experience, then we go to trial.

At trial, the value is determined by a jury. Attorneys cannot suggest a value to the jury, so it is totally up to the layperson's discretion. This is why it is a "crap shoot" of sorts.

If I told you the value of the case, it would be dishonest or disingenous without having seen the full extent of the injuries and what pre-existing conditions existed or not, whether thre is significan permanancy or not.

A case has significantly greater value depnding on the level of permanent injury. How could I honestly assess that based upon your posting?

We specialize in personal injury cases. We have the resources, reputation and skill to mazimize your recovery. Please contact me to discuss your case and if we can assist you.

I can be reached at 800-34 NJ LAW

I strongly suggest that you contact a NJ attoreny if the accident involves a NJ accident.

Re: How much is accident worth..

Your injuries have significant value. However, to give a more specific answer, there is additional information that an attorney would need to know. First, it depends upon what venue (i.e., the county) the lawsuit can be brought in. The selection of the proper venue, in accordance with CPLR Article 5, is of paramount importance in a case like this. Some New York counties' jury are know to award significantly more money than others, such as Bronx County.

Second, the amount of insurance available often dictates, to some extent, the value you can obtain by settlement or, if your case is tried, the amount one will end up recovering.

Should you need anything further, I welcome you to contact me by mail or telephone if I can be of assistance.

[email protected]; Tel 212-571-2266

Re: How much is accident worth..

This is not the easist question to answer. You have indicated NJ law...did the accident happen in NJ?--where do the owners/drivers live? These questions can determine the value of a legal matter. I know that this does not answer your questions but your question cannot be clearly answered in any other manner.

Feel free to contact me with any questions at 914-769-0796 or at 845-878-2163.

Good Luck.

RRG

Re: How much is accident worth..

The injuries are worth in the six figures and certainly more than the $100,000 a New York City cab has in insurance. I do personal injury in NY and NJ and would be pleased to discuss your case with you if you do not already have an attorney. Feel free to email me.

Re: How much is accident worth..

I am sorry for this misfortune.

In NYC, 100T is the minimum insurance required of a commercial livery. But, if he is not an independant driver but employed by a company, there will be 2 million in insurance.

The nerve damage is particularly significant. It indicates permanent injuries. On that basis, your claim will likely exhaust the 2 million policy limit. A settlement for 500T - 1.5 million is likely depending on the details.

If the case is not settled and goes to trial (a jury), the award may exceed the 2 million policy limit. But any excess not covered by the policy will not be paid immediately.

If you have not already retained counsel, I am interested in this case and would be happy to meet with you at a location convenient for you.

Andrew Nitzberg.