We are often asked here at The Legal Mediator how much people can expect for certain injuries following a car accident and how compensation is calculated. In terms of how compensation is calculated for common car accident injuries, this is most often based on the location of the injury and the severity of the injury. To get a better understanding of what kind of payouts we generally find, let’s take a look at some of the most common injuries which we see, and what the average is for them. 

Minor Injuries

Minor injuries is an umbrella term which refers to injuries such as soft tissue damage and whiplash, as well as tight muscles and some level of trauma. The average payout for these commonly suffered injuries is between $10,000 and $25,0000. The reason why these ranges are so broad is that it very much depends on the location of … Read the rest