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Settlement Calculator: Estimate Your Payout

Unsure what your personal injury, car accident, or class action claim might be worth? Our settlement calculator is designed for claimants, attorneys, and anyone researching legal compensation. It uses industry-standard formulas and up-to-date payout data to help you estimate your claim value instantly.

  • Fast, free, and anonymous—results update instantly
  • Tailored to your injury type, expenses, and severity
  • Incorporates both economic and non-economic damages
  • Helps you prepare for negotiations or simply understand your options
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Estimate Your Settlement ‐ Quickly and for Free

Choose your claim situation. See payout types.
Enter the total of all medical expenses related to your injury.
Add up wages or salary lost due to injury (optional).
Adjust Multiplier: 2.5
Select or adjust the multiplier that matches your injury. Multiplier guide.
Enter your own estimated fault percent (0-100). Fault and settlements.
Disclaimer: This tool provides a general estimate based on averages and formulas. Actual settlements depend on many individual factors, including jurisdiction, insurance, evidence, and negotiation. For a precise valuation, consult a qualified attorney.

How Are Settlements Calculated?

Most settlements use this formula:

  • Economic Damages (medical bills, wages) +
  • Non-Economic Damages (pain & suffering, using a multiplier)
  • Minus Your Percent at Fault

See settlement process or average payout tables for more examples.

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What does this calculator do? It guides you through the key variables—medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, fault, and more—to project a payout range for your situation. Each estimate is grounded in real-world settlement data and the same methodology used by insurance adjusters, attorneys, and courts.

Who is this for? Anyone with a potential claim: from car accidents and workplace injuries to slip and fall, medical malpractice, product liability, and class actions. Attorneys and legal professionals use similar logic to estimate settlement ranges before negotiations begin.

How Our Settlement Calculator Works

The calculator is based on the most widely accepted approach in the industry:

Note: Results are estimates only. Real settlements depend on negotiation, documentation, venue, and unique case facts.

Step-by-Step Calculator Instructions & Example Walkthrough

  1. Select Claim Type: Choose the scenario that best fits your claim (e.g., Car Accident, Slip & Fall, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Workplace Injury, or Other).
  2. Enter Medical Bills: Input your total medical expenses (hospital, doctor, therapy, prescriptions, etc.).
  3. Add Lost Wages: Enter the total amount of income lost due to the injury (optional but recommended).
  4. Choose Injury Severity: Select the level that best describes your injury. This affects the pain & suffering multiplier:
    • Minor: Soft tissue, sprains, fast recovery (Multiplier: 1.5)
    • Moderate: Broken bone, surgery, concussion (Multiplier: 2.5)
    • Severe: Permanent disability, long-term impact (Multiplier: 4)
  5. Percent At Fault: Indicate your own percentage of fault (0 for none). This will reduce the payout if applicable.
  6. Calculate: Click the button to see your instant estimate. Review the breakdown, and adjust your inputs as needed.
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Example:
Claim Type: Car Accident
Medical Bills: $14,000
Lost Wages: $3,000
Injury Severity: Moderate (2.5)
Percent At Fault: 0%
Estimate: $42,500 ([$14,000 + $3,000] x 2.5 = $42,500)

See more settlement payout tables or review common settlement FAQs for additional guidance.

Settlement Calculator FAQs

Minor injuries (sprains, soft tissue): 1.5–2.5. Moderate injuries (broken bones, surgery): 2.5–4. Severe or permanent injuries: 4–5+. The calculator automatically selects typical multipliers for each severity, but real claims may justify higher or lower values based on evidence and jurisdiction.

Yes. The multiplier method is designed to estimate non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment. For more details, see our Pain & Suffering Guide.

Your settlement is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if your damages are $30,000 and you are 25% at fault, your payout may be reduced to $22,500. Some states have a bar on recovery if your fault exceeds 50%—review your state law or consult an attorney for specifics.

Yes, but with caution. If your injury aggravated a pre-existing condition, the calculator estimate assumes you can document new or worsened symptoms. Insurers often try to reduce settlements by blaming prior injuries. Keep careful records and obtain medical opinions showing how the incident worsened your condition.

The calculator assumes a single responsible party, but in real cases with multiple defendants (for example, a multi-car pileup or product with several manufacturers), settlements may be apportioned by degree of fault. Your total recovery could increase, but collecting from each party may be complex. Consult legal guidance if multiple parties are involved.

This calculator estimates the total present value of your settlement, not the payout schedule. Structured settlements pay you over time (monthly or yearly). Your lump sum may be lower if paid out over years due to discounting. For more, see our Settlement FAQ.

No. The calculator offers a general estimate for reference. Every claim is unique, and the actual settlement depends on your facts, negotiation, and jurisdiction. Use this as a starting point, and always consult an attorney for a personalized assessment.
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