One of the most common questions our car accident attorneys get from clients is: “What is the average car accident settlement in Birmingham, Alabama?”
Thankfully, there is no maximum limit or cap on how much you can sue for a car accident in Birmingham. Basically, the value of car accident damages is whatever the jury says they are.
That being said, every case and plaintiff is different, so it is very difficult to predict the average car accident settlement.
Nevertheless we will provide a very general estimate of the average car accident settlement in this article.
However, we strongly encourage you to contact our experienced Birmingham car accident attorneys for a free consultation. We can review your specific situation and provide you with a more accurate estimate of your case’s value.
The Severity of Your Injuries
Of course, the extent of your injuries plays a role in the settlement value of a car accident case.
Our team will document your injuries to support the full value of your claim.
You may have the right to recover compensation for:
- Current medical care and treatment,
- Future medical treatment,
- Current lost income and benefits,
- Future lost income,
- Pain and suffering,
- Emotional trauma,
- Diminished earning capacity, and
- Diminished quality of life.
Insurance companies also consider any permanent scarring, disfigurement, or disability you suffered when calculating the value of your claim.
Car Accident Settlement Amounts Depend On Many Other Factors
The value of car accident cases depends on many different factors, not just the severity of injury.
For example, juries in Birmingham, AL tend to award more money than juries in other Alabama counties. We call this venue.
Other non-injury related factors that may impact the value of your case include:
- The likability of the plaintiff versus likability of the defendant
- Who is the defendant? Juries generally award more against company defendants than individuals
- Severity of the crash
- Luck of the draw with jury selection (not all juries are created equal)
- The defendant’s conduct – if conduct was wanton, a jury could award punitive damages
- Amount of available insurance coverage
Merely speculating, we estimate that the average car accident settlement in Birmingham is likely around $25,000. This is because most car accident injuries fall within Levels 1 and 2.
Birmingham Car Accident Settlement Value Chart
Generally speaking, below is a range of car accident settlement values. Again, every case is different so take these figures with a grain of salt:
| Severity of Crash and Injury | Case Value Range |
| Level 1 – Minor Injury | $5,000 – $25,000 |
| Level 2 – Medium Injury | $25,000 – $200,000 |
| Level 3 – Significant Injury | $200,000 – $1,000,000 |
| Level 4 – Catastrophic Injury or Death | $1,000,000 + |
Of course, the only way to truly identify what your settlement value might be is to consult a car accident lawyer in Birmingham.
An attorney can evaluate the details of your case and provide you with a more accurate estimate of your claim’s potential value.
Real-World Example of a Car Accident Settlement
An actual car accident settlement may help you better understand potential values of a case.
Our car accident attorneys recently secured a $960,000 settlement on behalf of a client who was t-boned by a funeral home’s hearse.
The crash shattered our client’s eye socket, which required surgery to repair. The collision also damaged our client’s vision.
Due to the significant collision and injuries, the insurance company settled the case near policy limits.
Contact a Birmingham Car Accident Attorney for Help
Trust the experienced Birmingham personal injury lawyers at the Fob James Law Firm to assist you through this challenging time.
We will fight tirelessly for you to help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries, trauma, and losses.
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We offer a free consultation and case analysis for Alabama car accident victims.
Contact the Fob James Law Firm online or call us to discuss your case’s settlement value with a top rated car accident attorney in Birmingham, AL.
Fob James
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large regional firm for several years where he obtained awards for both individual and corporate clients, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society.