How much do insurance companies pay for neck injuries?
How much do insurance companies pay for neck injuries?
In an average car accident case that involves a relatively minor soft tissue neck or back injury, the accident victim may expect to receive a settlement anywhere between $2,500 and $10,000 from the at-fault person’s insurance company.
What’s the average settlement for a neck injury?
For an average car accident that involves minor soft tissue back or neck injury (like whiplash), you may expect a settlement anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000. In cases where procedures such as physical therapy and injections are necessary, the settlement may be up to $30,000.
How much should I settle for neck injury at work?
According to NCCI data from 2017 to 2018, the average amount for a workers’ compensation settlement for neck injuries was $61,510.
How much is a broken neck worth in a car accident?
Whiplash injuries are caused because of the stretching and tearing of the ligaments and muscles of the neck due to a sudden stop in a car accident. Settlements involving neck injuries can vary significantly; our cases have settled anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 for neck injuries alone.
How do you prove a neck injury?
Medical records from before the accident will also be necessary as proof that your neck pain was not a pre-existing condition. Pharmaceutical records showing what medications you have taken for the pain. Imaging results such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.
What makes a neck injury worth a settlement?
Fair or not, many insurance companies will gauge the seriousness of an injury based on the nature and cost of the medical treatment required. A neck injury requiring spinal fusion or another surgical intervention will be “worth” more than a strained neck requiring a few weeks in a brace.
Who is the best neck injury injury lawyer?
A top injury lawyer for over three decades, Anthony Castelli has seen just how painful, debilitating and lasting a neck injury can be. He has been winning big verdicts and settlements for his clients for more than 30 years, and he will put all of his skills, resources and experience to work in recovering maximum compensation on your behalf.
How much can I get for neck injury?
Just how much a personal injury victim can get in a neck injury settlement depends on many factors. Attorney Anthony Castelli will discuss these factors with you and the potential value of your case during a free consultation. For your case evaluation, please call Anthony at 513-621-2345.
Which is more serious neck injury or brace?
A neck injury requiring spinal fusion or another type of surgery will necessitate a larger settlement payment compared to a strained neck requiring only a brace as treatment. Further, injuries requiring treatment by physicians – as opposed to chiropractors, or even physical therapists – are viewed by many insurance adjusters as “more serious”.