Personal injury claimants often have a lot of questions before going to trial to settle a personal injury case. Knowing ahead of time the answers to these questions can make the process of a personal injury claim easier. Is there a limit to the personal injury award? Personal injury awards have no limit, there is no minimum or maximum to the amount of money the jury can award. The compensation awarded depends on several factors, including the nature and extent of the injury; the amount of time the injury is expected to last; the amount of the economic damages incurred, including lost wages, medical bills and more. How do I collect my award? Collecting on a personal injury award is usually as simple as notifying the insurance company of the judgement. Typically, the insurance company will write a check for the amount of the damages up to the point that the insurance covers. If there is difficulty collecting the award, an attorney that specializes in collecting on judgments should be consulted. What is a typical and appropriate contingency fee for the attorney? Attorney's fees for personal injury cases are usually based on the complexity of the case and the anticipated costs of taking the case to trial. Typically, the fee is a percentage of the anticipated award. The percentage maximum varies from state to state, though 33 1/3% is the usual fee to be expected.