Find Out What Your Atlanta Injury Claim Could Be Worth
If you were hurt in an accident in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, you deserve to know what your case is actually worth before you talk to an insurance company. Our free Personal Injury Settlement Calculator gives you an instant estimate based on the factors that matter most in a personal injury claim: your medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.
At Hodgins & Kiber, our mission is simple. Your win is our mission. Use this tool to get started, then contact our team for a free, no-risk case evaluation.
What You Will Need
To get the most accurate estimate, have this information ready:
- Medical bills received so far, including emergency care, treatment, and therapy
- Estimated costs for any future medical care you may need
- Income or wages lost while you were unable to work
- Any property damage costs from the accident
- A sense of how your injuries have affected your daily life
What Can Be Included in Your Settlement?
Medical Expenses
Your claim can include all accident-related medical costs, past and future. This covers emergency room visits, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, chiropractic care, prescription medications, and any ongoing treatment related to your injuries. For serious injuries like spinal damage or traumatic brain injuries, long-term care costs can make up a significant portion of your claim.
Lost Wages and Earning Capacity
If your injuries kept you out of work, you can recover the income you lost during recovery. If your injuries are permanent or limit your ability to return to the same job, your claim may also account for reduced future earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering
Insurance companies often fight hardest against pain and suffering damages because they are harder to put a number on. These damages cover physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, loss of enjoyment of life, and the mental toll of recovering from a serious accident. They are real losses and they belong in your claim.
Property Damage
If your vehicle was damaged or totaled, your claim can include repair or replacement costs along with reimbursement for a rental car.
What Affects Your Settlement Amount?
Several factors determine how much your claim is ultimately worth.
The severity of your injuries matters most. Cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or permanent disability tend to carry significantly higher value than minor injuries with a short recovery period.
Georgia’s comparative fault rule also applies. Under Georgia law, you can recover compensation as long as you are less than 50 percent at fault for the accident. Your award will be reduced in proportion to your share of fault, which is why having an attorney who can protect your liability standing is so important.
Strong medical documentation is another key factor. Complete, consistent records from your treating physicians, specialists, and therapists give your claim credibility and make it harder for insurers to minimize your injuries.
Finally, the at-fault party’s available insurance coverage can affect how much is recoverable. An attorney can help identify all potential sources of compensation.
Do Not Let the Insurance Company Decide What Your Case Is Worth
Insurance adjusters are skilled at settling claims for less than they are worth. They may contact you quickly after an accident with an offer that sounds reasonable but falls far short of covering your actual damages. Common tactics include disputing the seriousness of your injuries, questioning whether your treatment was necessary, or suggesting you were partially at fault.
Knowing your estimated claim value before you negotiate puts you in a much stronger position.
Talk to Hodgins & Kiber Today
This calculator gives you a solid starting point, but no online tool can replace the guidance of an experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney. Hodgins & Kiber represents injury victims throughout Atlanta and Georgia in car accident, truck accident, motorcycle, rideshare, pedestrian, spinal injury, and traumatic brain injury cases.
Your consultation is free. You pay nothing unless we win.
Contact Hodgins & Kiber (404) 975-1467 today for your risk-free case evaluation.
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only. Results are estimates and are not a guarantee of recovery. Use of this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please consult a licensed attorney to evaluate the specific facts of your case.