How Car Accident Settlements Are Calculated
Car accident settlements in Florida are calculated based on economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future medical costs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life). Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning your settlement is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Average Car Accident Settlement Amounts in Florida
Minor injury cases typically settle for $10,000–$50,000. Moderate injury cases typically settle for $50,000–$250,000. Severe injury cases can settle for $500,000 to several million dollars.
How Pre-Settlement Funding Can Help
Insurance companies know that injured victims are under financial pressure and often offer low settlements early in the process. Pre-settlement funding from Rapid Legal Funding gives you the financial stability to wait for a fair settlement.