Let’s make no mistake about it. Your case is about money. Why? Because a jury can’t wave a magic wand and put you back in the same physical condition you were in before you were injured. If they were able to take away the pain and the physical impairments, you’d gladly run out of the courtroom without a single dollar.  But in our system of justice, they can’t, and so the next best thing a jury can do is to decide how much money you should receive to help make up for what’s been taken away from you.

When you come in to a Delaware auto accident attorney’s office, one of the questions you have the right to ask is “how much is my case worth?”  That’s a reasonable question, and you shouldn’t hesitate to ask it. However, if the attorney gives you his opinion as to the value of your case, it’s time to find a different attorney. Here’s why.

Before a good Delaware auto accident attorney can place a value on your case, there are a lot of questions that have to be investigated and addressed. Here’s a list of just some of the issues we investigate for you and get answers to before we place a value on your case:

What are your symptoms?  How severe is the pain? How long does it last?

What’s your doctor’s diagnosis?

Can the doctor relate your symptoms to the accident?

Did you have any preexisting problems that may be contributing to your present symptoms?

How much treatment have you had so far, and what did it consist of? 

In the opinion of your doctor, will future medical treatment be necessary?

If so, what will this treatment be, how often will you need it, and how long into the future
will you need this treatment?

What will the cost of this future treatment be?

What restrictions will your doctor place on your physical activities?

Will these restrictions interfere with your ability to perform your job?

If you need a different kind of work, will you make less money over the rest of your life?

How will your injuries interfere with your activities of daily living, including hobbies, sports, social life and relationship with family members?

Whose fault was the accident?

Our job is to learn as much as possible about you. Your life before the accident, your life now, and what your life will probably look like in the future. Only then can we get you the money your case is worth.

If you are looking for an attorney who will answer your questions honestly and candidly, contact us online or call us at (302) 239-1140.