A personal injury lawyer should review your case and be able to give you an estimate of potential damages you will receive if you win your case. Damages can be estimated after examining the following factors: physical and mental pain and loss of enjoyment of life, economic hardship or financial loss, impairment of future earning capacity, and physical impairment and disfigurement. Your payment amount can also vary or be completely eliminated in some states if the court determines you were partially or fully responsible for your injuries.