Minnesota car accident compensation varies widely from case to case. The most important factors are the severity and extent of your injuries. If you’re considering filing a car accident lawsuit, contact us online or call (651) 437-3148 to discuss your case’s potential value in a free consultation. We will make sure you know your full legal rights and options.
What Is My Minnesota Car Accident Case Worth?
If another person’s negligence caused your accident, you can sue the liable party for economic and non-economic damages. There is no exact formula for determining how much someone can sue for a car accident in Minnesota, but case values range from a few thousand dollars to several million.
Below are just a few of the high-value case results we have secured for our clients:
- $2,500,000 for a local couple severely injured in a car crash.
- $1,600,000 for another client severely injured in a car crash.
- $1,250,000 recovered for the family of a woman killed in a car crash.
- $600,000 for a college student hit by a negligent driver when crossing the street by campus.
- $300,000 for a local child who was hit by a motorized scooter.
- $200,000 for a family who lost a loved one in a car crash.
How Is a Car Accident Case's Value Calculated in Minnesota?
Your car accident case’s value will depend on the damages you suffered as a result of the crash. Our attorneys will use evidence like medical billing records, pay stubs, and property repair estimates to calculate your economic damages. We may also work with medical, financial, and vocational experts to determine the value of your future economic damages, such as ongoing medical care and lost earning potential.
Non-economic damages, such as pain, suffering, and lowered quality of life, are more subjective and challenging to assign a dollar value to. Don’t worry. Our attorneys have extensive experience evaluating non-economic damages in all kinds of personal injury scenarios. We will work closely with you to determine the full impact your accident and injuries have on your life.
What About Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages may also be available if the liable party showed a “deliberate disregard” for the safety of others. Unlike the compensatory damages discussed above, punitive damages are meant to punish the at-fault party and deter future misconduct.
Though Minnesota courts reserve punitive damages for extreme cases of misbehavior, when available, they can greatly increase your total compensation. The judge or jury will decide how much to award as punitive damages based on the nature, severity, and context of the defendant’s behavior.
Can I Collect Compensation If I Was Partly Responsible?
Yes. Minnesota follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can collect compensation so long as you were not more at-fault than the defendant. Your total compensable damages will also be reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault. To increase your compensation, our attorneys will work to prove you were minimally responsible for your crash.
How Can a Car Accident Attorney Help Me Receive More Compensation?
Insurance companies prioritize their bottom line, and they’ll do everything possible to reduce your compensation. With decades of combined personal injury experience, our car accident attorneys know how to counter their unscrupulous tactics. We can level the playing field, protect your rights, and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.
Though most cases result in an out-of-court settlement, we’re not afraid to go to trial if it’s in your best interest. Don’t wait to secure top-tier legal representation today—the skilled legal team at Sieben Polk P.A. is ready to fight for you. Contact us online or call (651) 437-3148 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
