The unique nature of case valuations that are based not just on how each specific accident occurred, but also on the actual impacts and expenses incurred by each individual, means that there is no average settlement in Uber accident cases.
Many factors can affect the value of a given case, such as:
- The available insurance resources. While it is possible to sue an uninsured person and even obtain a judgment in your favor, it is very difficult to collect the judgment, as most individuals cannot afford to pay someone else’s medical expenses out-of-pocket. The availability of Uber’s uninsured/ underinsured motorist policy and increased coverage when the driver is carrying a passenger can help avoid some of the negative impacts that a lack of insurance can have on a case value.
- The clarity of liability. If you had some share of the blame for the accident that occurred, you can still file a claim against other at-fault parties; however, the amount of your award will be decreased by the percentage of responsibility you bear.
- Your age and overall health at the time of the accident. Your age can impact the amount of compensation that you can claim in certain categories, such as lost wages and loss of future earning capacity, as someone in the middle of their career would likely lose a higher dollar amount if their injury impacts their ability to earn an income than someone who is young and has little work experience, or someone who has reached retirement age and no longer earns an income. Overall health can affect the value of the case as the presence of pre-existing conditions for the injured person can give rise to objections that the pain they are enduring is related to the pre-existing condition rather than an injury suffered in the accident.
- Your patience. Negotiating a settlement can take a lot of time, and often the fairest settlement offer is not received until just before the trial begins or even after the trial has begun but before the court has made its decision on the case.