Plain-English guides to U.S. personal injury and compensation claims: your rights, the settlement process, filing deadlines and what to expect at each step.
The personal injury claim statute of limitations is the deadline for filing a lawsuit after an injury. Most states allow two to three years, but government claims, medical malpractice, and the discovery rule can change your date — sometimes dramatically.
Burn injury car accident settlements typically range from about $8,000 for minor burns to well over $1 million for catastrophic injuries. Here's what drives the number and how long it takes.
A broken leg from a car accident typically settles for somewhere between $25,000 and $250,000, driven by medical bills, lost income, permanent impairment, and the at-fault driver's insurance limits. Most cases resolve in six to eighteen months.
A child's facial dog bite settlement is usually built around the scar, future medical care, and the dog owner's insurance limits. Most resolve somewhere between $20,000 and $150,000, while permanent disfigurement can push six figures.
For a truly minor slip and fall, hiring a lawyer usually costs more than it adds. Once a claim is realistically worth more than about $3,000–$5,000, a free consultation is worth your time.
A rotator cuff tear from a car accident typically settles somewhere between $25,000 and $150,000 for the shoulder injury alone, but the number swings widely based on MRI findings, surgery, wage loss, state law, and policy limits.
Most wrongful death lawsuits cost families nothing out of pocket. Attorneys work on contingency — typically 33% to 40% — and case expenses of roughly $5,000 to $50,000 are advanced by the firm and repaid from the settlement. Here's how the numbers break down by case type and state.
A personal injury claims examiner works for the insurance company, not for you. Here's how to talk to them, what to avoid saying, how they value your claim, and when to bring in an attorney.
A step-by-step guide to handling a personal injury claim after a car accident — from the crash report and medical records to negotiating with the adjuster or filing suit.
A personal injury claim calculator estimates a settlement range using your medical bills, lost wages, and an injury severity multiplier. Here's how to run it step by step — and where the number breaks down.
The personal injury claim process runs from medical care and evidence gathering through settlement talks and, if needed, a personal injury lawsuit. Here is every step in order, with realistic timelines.
Car accident settlement examples show how injury type, liability disputes, and documentation decide what you're paid — and how long the check takes to arrive. Here's the process, step by step.