ANSWER: A number of factors figure into the monetary value of your personal injury claim.  For instance, the value of your case is impacted by the nature and extent of your injuries; the amount of your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other financial losses; pain and suffering; and present and future disability.  Even when those factors are considered, there are significant variations in the value of a claim based on the amount of insurance involved or the assets of the defendant, any partial fault on the part of the injured person, the victim’s willingness/ability to invest a long period of time in litigating the claim versus the need for a relatively quick settlement, and more.  Assessing the value of your case isn’t an exact science, however, an experienced personal injury lawyer will know how to weigh the various factors to give you an overall picture of the strengths and weaknesses of your case and a potential settlement value.  However, you must know that there is never a guarantee of any recovery.