Many factors affect how much you will receive, such as:
- how badly you are injured
- how long you receive medical treatment
- the amount of your bills
- whether your earning capacity is reduced
- how much insurance the party who is at fault has
- whether there is any extra insurance (such as an umbrella policy or uninsured motorist coverage)
- whether the employer of the party who is at fault is also liable
- whether the party who is at fault has any large assets
- whether the party who is at fault has any defenses