How much is my auto accident compensation claim worth?

If you have been injured in an automobile crash, you may be wondering about settling your claim with an insurance company. Potential clients regularly ask us to “put a dollar figure” on their case so they know what to expect.

Understanding Your Claim's Value

It is important to bear in mind that every car or truck accident case is unique. Many different factors come into play when evaluating a settlement figure.

Factors Affecting Compensation

If you were just recently involved in the auto accident, for example, you probably have no idea how much your medical bills are going to be. You also won't know how much time you may have to take off of work.

Additionally, you won't know the many different ways the injury is going to affect your daily life.

Prioritizing Medical Treatment

If your injuries heal, you are likely to be in a better position to evaluate settlement at that point in time. We always recommend that clients get all the reasonable medical attention they need and deserve before seriously considering settlement.

Benefits of Full Treatment

That way, you are assessing what has already happened as opposed to the “what if’s” that are going to be involved in settling a case while the injuries are still fresh and the treatment is still ongoing.

It can be very tempting to take a quick settlement with an insurance company

It can be very tempting to take a quick settlement with an insurance company, particularly in these economic times. However, by taking the time to allow your injuries to be fully diagnosed and treated, you are likely to make a more informed decision and be better off in the long run.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

At McKenzie & Snyder, we offer free initial consultations with zero obligations. Feel free to call us at 513-737-5180 or use the form below to contact our office.

Serving All Of Ohio

McKenzie & Snyder LLP represents injured workers and accident victims statewide — all 88 Ohio counties. Our Hamilton office is the base we work from, and rural families and small-town Ohioans are who we serve.

Communities We Help

• Hamilton
• Middletown
• Oxford
• Trenton
• Fairfield
• Cincinnati
• Dayton
• Toledo
• Canton
• Youngstown
• Akron
• Lima
• Bellefontaine
• Sandusky
• East Liverpool
• Steubenville
• Cambridge
• Zanesville
• Chillicothe
• Portsmouth
• Gallipolis
• Hillsboro
• Athens

Counties We Serve

• Butler County
• Preble County
• Clermont County
• Wyandot County
• Crawford County
• Richland County
• Muskingum County
• Guernsey County
• Belmont County
• Pike County
• Scioto County
• Fayette County
• Ross County
• Mahoning County
• Summit County
• Lucas County
• Allen County
• Stark County
• Jefferson County
• Adams County

Injured somewhere else in Ohio? We take cases statewide.