How much is a herniated disk worth in a car accident?

If you or a loved one has sustained a herniated disk injury from an accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation so we can help you recover from this experience and get fairly compensated.

A herniated disk is the result of a high-energy impact that injures the spine, such as a fall or a motor vehicle collision. This causes one or more of the disks to crack on the outside, tough cartilage part and allow the softer inner cartilage to protrude out of the disk’s perimeter.

A car accident is traumatizing enough on its own, but to add to the stress and damages experiencing a herniated disk can be a very painful injury and a heavy cost to bear also. When you file a claim for your injury, you can receive a settlement amount for the damages that you incurred as compensation.

Factors that influence a herniated disk injury valuation include the type of accident, type, and cost of car damage, the extent of injuries, the type and cost of treatment and future treatments, surgery, the lost wages from the time that it kept you out of work, loss of future earning capacity, any disability or scarring that resulted, other injuries sustained, and the non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. These are different for everyone so the valuation truly depends on your specific situation. Many of these will be looked at objectively and determine if there is an objective basis for what you are claiming.

On average, juries award herniated disk victims after a car accident around $360,000. The value varies wildly, so it is best to consult an attorney to get a better estimate of what you could receive in damages. It could be drastically less or more depending on your circumstances.

It is also important to keep in mind that Illinois follows the law of modified comparative negligence. This means that if the plaintiff is liable for the accident to some extent, they can only recover damages in the amount that they were not at fault as long as it is below 50%. For example, if the jury or judge determines that you were 20% liable for the car accident, you will receive 80% of the settlement amount while the defendant receives 20% of it. This is a topic that you can also discuss in further detail with your attorney.

If another person caused your injuries, you can file a claim against them for monetary damages. Medical care for a herniated disk is not cheap, and it certainly is not cheap when it involves surgery or potential complications that you may have had to deal with. With our help, we can help you recover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages that resulted from another person’s actions.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 1,000 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 135 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.