Settlements for whiplash in car accident cases can range from $6,000 to $25,000 on average, but in some cases can reach up to $50,000 to $100,000.
Car accident settlement amounts in Arizona can vary enormously, but the rough average falls between roughly $10,000 and goes up to over $30,000. Some car accident cases settle for over a million dollars.
The average contingency rate falls between 20-40%, with most lawyers charging around 33% to 35% of the total amount recovered in a case. The exact percentage can vary depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer's experience, and the stage at which the case is resolved.
Ing to data from 2022 to now, the average car accident settlement in California for bodily injury is $26,501 and $6,551 for property damage. Comparing this to prior data, this is roughly a 10% increase in California car accident settlement amounts.
Settlements with No Injuries Settlements that involve only property damage are the ones with the lowest values. They can average around $10,000 to $15,000, depending on the amount of damage to your vehicle and any other property.
In general, car accident claims can take anywhere from three months to three years to settle with the negligent driver's insurance. Coverage, liability, damages, and the willingness of the other party's insurance to negotiate can impact how long it takes to resolve your accident claim.
Unfortunately, there is no set time period for settling claims with insurance companies. Some cases are resolved quickly, while others can drag on for months or longer if the insurance company refuses to treat the victim fairly.
If you caused an accident in Arizona, your insurance company will likely be responsible for paying the other driver's damages from your at-fault accident. This is because Arizona operates under a fault-based system for car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Thus, Arizona is not a no-fault state.
Arizona insurance companies generally have 40 days from when a claim is filed to reach a settlement. The insurer must acknowledge the claim within 10 working days, when they must send the claimant a proof-of-loss form.