How much compensation should I ask for in a crush injury that broke three toes and l lost two and a half months of work?

Insurers will often add up the amount of lost wages + medical treatment expenses and then multiply the total by a single digit factor. They then believe that a claim is worth that amount and may offer same. Other insurers have computer programs in which an adjuster enters various variables and the program gives a value or range of values for a case. In some states there are Jury Verdict reporting services that can be searched for cases with facts similar to yours and/or injuries similar to yours to determine the possible value/range of values. Lawyers who have handled similar cases re: your negligence facts and/or your damages will have some educated guesses on the value of your case and you should think about consulting a local Michigan lawyer for such an opinion. Part of your damage calculation will be what are the medical findings in regards to any loss of use, permanency of any injury, what effect will any residuals have on your life, whether future treatment is contemplated, etc. You do not really state enough facts to allow a range of values to be given. Nor is an internet forum the best place to get all the detail necessary to give an educated/experienced "guess" as to the range of value. Again, a legal consultation would seem, to my way of thinking, to be the prudent way to get your question answered.

It's impossible to tell without more info. Consult a personal injury lawyer.

If this is a worker's compensation case, there is a formula which is followed for the value.

Not clear. Is this a worker comp case? Auto case with crushed toes? Help me out with more facts here.

Unfortunately, you haven't provided enough information to determine the amount of compensation you should demand. The best way to protect your rights and maximize your recovery is to discuss your case with a competent attorney.

Assessment of damages in a personal injury case requires detailed analysis of liability, the injuries, and the effect of those injuries upon the individual. This analysis includes application of legal principles, evidentiary factors, medical documentation, out of pocket expenses, calculation of future losses and experience in your jurisdiction as to likely range of prospective jury awards. A "cookie-cutter" approach, a standard answer or a formula would be a disservice to someone such as yourself, who needs the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. To answer the question properly, one would need extensive examination of all the evidence, particularly the medical records. Here's a small sample of what you didn't tell us: Which three toes were broken? What kind of fractures? Did you require surgery? What were the medical expenses? Did you need physical therapy? What is the extent of the nerve damage and the soft tissue damage? You can't seriously expect to get any kind of meaningful response without this information. Many people use this site to ask what their case is worth. Our answers are always: Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer in your area. That is the best way to get the best result in your case.

Talk to a lawyer.

No one can say how much you should ask for in compensation. How much are the medical bills? Are future medical expenses anticipated? If so, how much? Surgery? How much do you earn? How much did you lose in wages? How did the accident happen? Go hire a lawyer who knows what they are doing.