A client’s first question is often how much their case is worth. The truth is that this is practically an impossible question to answer right after a collision. A number of factors affect ICBC settlement values and many cannot be determined directly following the motor vehicle accident.
Factors affecting the value of your claim might include:
- The severity and duration of your injuries
- Nature of your occupation
- How long you were off work
- Whether you mitigated your damages
- Your age
- Pre-existing state of health
- Extent of the loss of enjoyment of your life
- Need for future care
- Whether or not you have counsel
- Treatment you receive
- The degree to which you recover and how long it takes
There are different types of damages you can claim as part of your settlement including
- General damages for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
- Special damages for out-of-pocket expenses
- Loss of housekeeping capacity
- Future loss of housekeeping capacity
- Past wage loss
- Loss of future earning capacity
- In-trust claims
- Cost of future care and medical treatment
For more information about what damage you can claim contact one of our lawyers.