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Car Accidents, in numbers
Car accident claims, explained with real numbers.
Every figure sourced and dated. Updated 2026-09-01.
The average whiplash payout is $18,950; minor cases that finish treatment inside eight weeks typically resolve for $7,000 to $12,000, and minor-to-moderate injuries with clear liability generally land at $15,000 to $30,000.
The clock runs on two tracks
Property-damage claims typically pay in 30 to 45 days. Bodily-injury claims take 2 to 6 months because settlement waits on treatment. Insurers generally must acknowledge a claim and open the investigation within 15 days.
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