Anyone who suffers a hand injury in a car accident that another person caused could be entitled to compensation, depending on the circumstances. Below is more information about settlement amounts for hand injuries in car accidents.
After reviewing this information, talk to a Portland car accident attorney to learn if you have a case.
First, one survey finds that the national average for a car accident hand injury settlement is $630,000, while the median is $70,000. This means there are many cases that involve major hand injuries, as well as relatively minor ones.
Everything boils down to how serious the injury is and whether it affects your abilities to work and enjoy life. For instance, losing several fingers in a car crash where the other party was negligent could get you a settlement of $1 million or more.
Further, losing one or both hands because of a car accident could result in millions in compensation. However, if you lose one finger or suffer a wrist injury, you might receive $100,000 or $200,000. Minor hand injuries that heal in a few weeks or months are worth much less, usually under $50,000.
Below are a few sample hand injury verdicts and settlements from across the country. Remember, all injury cases are different and we can’t assume that you will receive a certain amount because your case resembles one of the ones below. Talk to your Portland car accident attorney to get a firm idea of what your compensation could be:
- 2014: A car with two people inside was hit by another car that came across two lanes of traffic and slammed into them head on. The crash victim had severe cuts on his right hand but it healed relatively quickly. That’s why the victim only received a $19,000 settlement.
- 2012: A man was riding his motorcycle on the Beltway around Baltimore when a truck used an emergency U-turn area to go in the other direction. He pulled into the victim’s path and had serious injuries that included a broken thumb and elbow. He also had damages to his arm and broken ribs. This serious accident netted a $390,000 settlement.
- 2011: A woman was hit from behind when she was at a stop sign. She hit her hand on the dashboard and window and had to wear a cast for several weeks. The woman also had a lot of pain. But the plaintiff’s attorney showed that the woman had the injury before the crash. Still, she got a $22,000 verdict.
Remember to have a Portland car accident attorney review your case to find out if you can get compensation for your hand injury.
