Case Valuation Factors Explained

Summary

The value of a personal injury case depends on factors like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. For self-employed individuals without formal tax returns, alternative proofs like bank statements, client contracts, and written statements can be used to demonstrate income. Consulting another attorney may provide additional methods to substantiate your claim.

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I'm trying to figure out how much my case is worth ? I've been waiting months for my attorney to tell me how much I'm goin to demand granted I didn't have very high medical bill the inconvenience of all this is drastic enough I had ran out of gas is a turn lane and a county bus tried to pass me and hit me and they were ruled at fault
Hey Anthony! The value of your case depends on several factors:
- Medical bills and future medical expenses.
- Lost wages due to inability to work.
- Pain and suffering.
- Property damage.
- Impact on your daily life.
Have you discussed these factors with your attorney?
Yes I mentioned loss of wages and she told me unless I had a previous year tax return where I file my self employed wages which I don't do because I'm a freelance worker I do junk removal well when the bus hit me I had a utility trailer behind my truck and it more or less totaled my trailer which put my junk removal business to a halt
It sounds like you have a strong case for compensation, considering the bus was at fault and your business has been severely impacted. Since you don't have formal tax returns to show your earnings, you might want to gather:
- Bank statements showing deposits from your business.
- Contracts or invoices from clients.
- Any other documentation that shows your income and business operations.
Have you explored whether there are any alternative methods to prove your lost earnings with your attorney?
I've been more or less paid in cash mostly and not really when I mentioned it she just cut me off quit said I couldn't do it without tax return prove
Anthony, it seems like you have a valid claim, especially with the impact on your business. Since you are paid in cash, consider gathering:
- Written statements from clients about your services and payments.
- Any records of cash deposits.
- A detailed account of your work schedule and earnings.
Have you tried discussing these alternative proofs of income with another attorney?
No that why I'm here
Anthony, it seems you have a strong case, especially with the bus being at fault and the impact on your business. Consulting another attorney could provide you with alternative methods to prove your income. Would you like assistance in finding another attorney or more information on how to proceed with gathering this documentation?