New Post: Car Accident Settlement - After suffering injuries in a motor vehicle collision, there are several factors that might significantly influence any car accident settlement or verdict. Some of those factors can be pivotal in determining the amount of any settlement or verdict. Since you certainly want to pursue the maximum value of your claim or lawsuit, keep the following five factors in mind. Evidence of Fault Another driver might be held 100 percent at fault for an accident like a rear-end collision while the victim was waiting for a red light to turn green. This type of evidence might consist of the police accident report, traffic, dash cam or surveillance camera footage of the crash, passenger, eyewitness statements, and photos of the vehicles of the respective parties.  Sometimes, drivers even admit fault to the investigating police officer. In many states, a plea of guilty to an underlying traffic ticket can significantly influence any car accident settlement or verdict. The Nature and Extent of Your Injuries Is your injury temporary or permanent? Nearly all strains or sprains involving muscles, tendons, and ligaments are going to clear up in six to eight weeks. These types of injuries are not as compensable as permanent injuries. Here are a few examples of permanent injuries: • Severe traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries • Traumatic amputations • Burns from fire, explosions or electrocution • Fractures, especially if surgery was required a