A medical bill total or online calculator cannot reliably determine the value of a California injury claim. Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez discusses the factors that matter in the accompanying video. An evaluation considers what can be proved, the available defenses and potential sources of payment. A settlement estimate is not a guarantee of a verdict or recovery.
Responsibility and causation matter
Counsel must examine how the incident occurred and whether the evidence supports legal responsibility. Photographs, witnesses and records can strengthen or weaken that showing. Medical causation is a separate issue: an injury or treatment expense must be connected to the incident under the applicable standards. Disclose earlier conditions and later accidents honestly.
Document the losses you are claiming
Medical records, billing information, work restrictions and verified income records help support an evaluation. Explain daily limitations with concrete examples. Future care or earning effects may require appropriate professional support. Do not assume every billed charge or requested amount will necessarily be recoverable.
Coverage and collection affect practical recovery
A supported damages claim and an available source of payment are different questions. Insurance limits, coverage disputes and collectability may affect settlement options. Litigation can also involve expense and risk. Ask counsel how these issues influence the range being discussed and which assumptions remain uncertain.
Consider the net result
Before accepting an offer, discuss attorney fees, case expenses and any liens or reimbursement claims. Ask which deductions are known and which are estimates. Compare the proposed resolution with the risks and costs of continuing. A useful consultation begins with complete records, rather than a promised dollar figure based only on the type of accident.
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