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Is there aformula for calculating a fair Iowa car accident settlement?

 

A: If you have been injured in a car accident in Iowa, there is no formula for calculating a fair Iowa car accident settlement. There are a variety of issues specific to your accident that should be considered to help you estimate what compensation you really need.

Before you accept an Iowa car accident settlement from an insurance company, you should consult with an experienced Des Moines car accident lawyer to help determine if the settlement will adequately address your needs.

The reason there is no formula for an Iowa car accident settlement is that every accident case is different. But there are several factors that can help you estimate the value of an Iowa car accident settlement.

These factors include:
 

  • the cost of repairs to your vehicle and any other damaged property;
  • the cost of your current medical expenses;
  • the amount of time it took for you to recover from your injuries;
  • any time you lost from work as a result of your injuries;
  • other expenses related to your injuries (such as medical devices, or even home modifications that must occur if you become permanently disabled);
  • your future health costs; and
  • any physical or emotional pain or anguish that you suffered as a result of the accident. 


An Iowa car accident lawyer can help you estimate the value of your damages, including the economic damages (such as medical bills) and the non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering). If your insurer does not offer you the money you deserve, then an Iowa car accident lawyer may negotiate with the insurer, and if necessary, file a formal lawsuit against the responsible party.

Contacting a Iowa Car Accident Lawyer

Iowa negligence law may affect your personal injury claim. The Iowa car accident lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. That's why we provide this complimentary book; The Legal Insider's Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 888-792-3595.


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