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A chart showing the average motorcycle accident settlement amount based on data from Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.

Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement Amount

The average motorcycle settlement amount is approximately $79,334.61, which was derived from retrieving settlement amounts from motorcycle accident cases in the last 8 years (between 2015 and 2023).
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How To Claim Lost Wages After A Car Accident

Types of Lost Wages That Can Be Reimbursed Lost wages refer to money, income, and benefits that you are unable to earn after a car accident. Examples of lost wages include: Regular Earnings – Compensation for your regular hourly wages or salary you would have earned if you did not have to miss work due to your injuries. Miscellaneous/Unique Earnings – Outside of your regularly-scheduled routine compensation, ...
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Kansas Damage Caps

Damage caps are limitations on the amount a plaintiff (the injured party) can recover in a lawsuit. Such limitations are fixed dollar amounts that represent the absolute maximum a plaintiff can recover for one incident, even if a jury decides that their losses are worth more than the maximum amount allowed. The following damages are subject to damage caps in the state of Kansas: Non-economic...
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A chart showing the average pedestrian accident settlement amount based on data from Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.

What is the Average Pedestrian Accident Settlement Amount?

The average settlement amount for a pedestrian accident claim is approximately $36,253.73. This figure is based on data from past pedestrian accident settlements within the last 6 years (2015 – 2021). In most cases, the average settlement amount for a pedestrian hit by a car can range from $10K to $75K for minor injuries (such as whiplash or a broken bone). The settlement payout can...
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How is Fault Determined After an Auto Accident?

Attorneys and insurance companies determine fault based on the evidence they have at hand. Often fault is determined largely based on the police report filing by the reporting officer. However, the insurance company will corroborate the police report with their insured and if the injured party isn’t represented, they’ll tell them that they need to give a recorded statement regarding the wreck before they’ll make...
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How Long Do Workers Comp Settlements Take?

You can receive a workers’ comp settlement offer at any time throughout a case. However, most cases are settled within 6 months and are almost always paid out after the injured worker has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) - the point where a doctor has determined the injured worker has recovered.
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Missouri Helmet Law for Motorcyclists

Under the Missouri helmet law, motorcycle operators and passengers older than 26 are not required to wear a helmet if they have health insurance.
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How Long Does A Settlement Take For A Car Accident Case?

Note: This data is based on real case data from 18,000+ car accident cases. Average case length values should not be interpreted as an expected case timeline. AUTO ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT TIMELINE No matter the case (car, truck, or motorcycle accident), an auto accident settlement often follows the same timeline or process: Claim is filed – An injured party files a claim for compensation with the insurance company ...
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Missouri Damage Caps

Big corporations have spent decades marketing the myth of the “frivolous lawsuit.” According to them, the only way to protect helpless corporations from the people they hurt is to limit (“cap”) how much money (“damages”) those injured people can receive at trial.  In Missouri, whether damages can be capped depends on two main factors–the type of damage, and the defendant.  Economic damages, also known as...
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Why Is My Car Accident Settlement Taking So Long?

A common question received by personal injury attorneys is “why is my car accident settlement taking so long?” Despite each case being unique, there are some common reasons why car accident settlements can seem like they are taking a long time to progress. Car accidents can take a long time to settle for the following reasons: In most cases, a personal injury lawyer is not...
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