What is the average settlement in a Fairfax, Virginia car accident case for a fractured ankle?

 

A: While statistics are probably available for the average settlement for auto accident in Fairfax, Virginia resulting in a fractured ankle, that information, by itself, would not be very helpful to determining what your case ought to settle for.  First, because a fractured ankle is a somewhat unique injury to have sustained in a car crash, there probably isn’t an awful lot of data.  Second, determining a settlement value requires you to consider a variety of things, including medical bills, lost wages, whether the driver was intoxicated, available insurance, and permanent disability. 

Just knowing what the “usual” settlement figure is will not help you figure out the right value to settle your case for.  Each and every case is unique and should be treated as such.  A seasoned personal injury lawyer can help you determine a range of potential values that you might receive if the case went to trial.  He can then negotiate with the insurance company to attempt to reach a settlement within that range.  If you are unable to settle your case with the auto insurance company, your Virginia personal injury attorney can file your lawsuit for you and take you through the litigation process.