How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth in Florida?

This is the question almost every injury victim asks first. The honest answer is: it depends. But here is a clear breakdown of how case values are determined in Florida.

Economic Damages

These are measurable financial losses: past and future medical expenses, lost wages and lost earning capacity, future rehabilitation costs, property damage, and out-of-pocket expenses related to your injury.

Non-Economic Damages

These compensate for losses that are real but harder to quantify: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.

Key Factors That Affect Value

Severity of injuries: Catastrophic injuries result in significantly higher settlements. Medical documentation: Consistent, thorough records directly impact case value. Liability clarity: Clear-cut fault cases settle for more. Available insurance: Policy limits can cap recovery. Life impact: Documented effects on work and daily life strengthen non-economic claims.

Never Accept the First Offer

Insurance companies routinely make early offers that are a fraction of what a case is truly worth. One of our clients was told to settle for a small amount by another attorney — after coming to Orlan Injury Law, he received a settlement 15 times larger.