Every case is different, but our Santa Monica Personal Injury lawyers typically consider a few factors for every case that comes through the door, including:

1. Injuries. This can include concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), broken bones, soft issue injuries, whiplash, etc. Also considered are any out of pocket costs you’ve already covered for medical bills, ambulance transportation, any specialized medical equipment, future treatment costs, etc.
2. Economic injuries. This are things like lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and other finite “damages” that can easily be calculated, such as your past and future medical expenses. 
3. Pain and suffering. When compared to economic injuries, pain and suffering is much hard to put a dollar value on. With that being said, it’s often one of the largest categories of damages we’re able to recover for our clients. Typically, the more severe the injuries, the higher value is attributed to pain and suffering. 
4. Property damage. The costs of replacing your property (vehicle, home, etc.) or repairing it are figured into your settlement. It’s important to note that property damage settlements are often separate from bodily injury settlements. We do not charge a fee for any money we recover for our clients’ property damage.