The new non-economic damages cap will increase to $350,000 on 1/1/2023 and by $40,000 per year for the next 10 years until it reaches $750,000. Once it reaches $750,000, it will increase 2% per year. The new wrongful death non-economic damages cap will be set at $500,000.
In California, there is no cap on pain and suffering unless the case involves medical malpractice. In malpractice cases, you can only demand $250,000 in pain and suffering unless your Orange County car accident lawyer can show intent or gross negligence.
There is no limit on economic damage recoveries for any type of personal injury case in California. The only damage cap California imposes is on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.
Average Car Accident Settlement Amounts Received in California. According to settlement data from across the United States, most reported cases generally settle for between $14,321 and $28,215. The average is around $21,000.
