Accident victims who file personal injury claims often have many questions regarding their personal injury claim settlement. Questions pertaining to medical bills, attorney fees, and more. Answers to these questions can relieve some of the stress involved in the settlement process. One of the first questions often asked concerns limits on the amount of compensation. While there are no minimum or maximum amounts on personal injury claims, some states do set limits on malpractice injuries which override any compensation the jury awards above the cap. Typically, compensation is awarded based on the nature and extent of the injury, the economic damages incurred and how long the injury is expected to last. Medical bills are most definitely included in the personal injury claim settlement; in fact, they are typically the main reason for the personal injury claim. Medical bills are lumped in with economic damages. Economic damages include lost wages, medical bills, rental car expenses, and more. Attorney fees are, of course, always an area of question. Personal injury claims are typically handled on a contingency fee. The attorney is paid a percentage of the compensatory award if they win; if they lose, they are not paid. These and other questions can be answered by a qualified personal injury attorney whose job is to collect an award for injuries sustained.