Settlements & Compensation – Page 2

Most California injury cases end in a settlement rather than a trial verdict. What a claim is worth depends on the documented losses, the strength of the evidence on fault, and the insurance available to pay.

Damages generally fall into two groups: economic losses such as medical bills, lost wages and future care, and non-economic losses such as pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Under California’s pure comparative fault rule, any share of fault assigned to the injured person reduces the recovery by that percentage. Some rules limit recovery: under Civil Code §3333.4, an uninsured driver injured in a crash generally cannot recover non-economic damages, with exceptions.

The guides below explain how claims are valued, how negotiations work and what affects timing. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See our insurance claims page for help with your claim.