InjuryCompGuide

Understand what your injury claim is worth.

Personal injury settlements depend on medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and fault percentage. Our estimator walks through the math so you know what to expect before talking to an insurer or attorney.

Personal Injury Settlement Estimator

Educational estimate only. Not legal advice. Consult an attorney for your case.

Estimated Settlement Range

Medical expenses (past + future)$20,000
Lost wages (past + future)$8,000
Pain & suffering (3x multiplier)$60,000
Attorney fee (typical 33%)$29,040
Your estimated net$58,960

Range: $29,480$117,920. Actual settlements vary widely.

How personal injury compensation works

Economic damages are the foundation.

Medical bills, lost wages, and future costs form the base of any settlement. These are documented and relatively straightforward to calculate.

Pain and suffering is the largest variable.

Non-economic damages are typically calculated using a multiplier of your medical expenses — ranging from 1.5x to 10x depending on severity.

Fault percentage reduces your recovery.

In most states, if you are partially at fault, your recovery is reduced proportionally. Some states bar recovery entirely if you are more than 50% at fault.

How personal injury settlements work

A plain-English guide to the settlement process, from filing a claim to negotiating a final number.

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