Settlement Value Calculator
Estimate your lawsuit settlement worth
Case Details
Economic Damages
Past and future medical bills
Past and future income loss
Out-of-pocket expenses, travel, etc.
Liability Assessment
How much is defendant at fault?
Reduces recovery proportionally
Litigation Risk
Settlement Estimate
Enter your case details and click "Calculate"
Get estimated settlement value ranges
When to Use Settlement Value Calculator
Auto Accident Claims
Estimate the value of car accident injury claims including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering
Personal Injury Cases
Calculate potential settlement value for slip and fall, product liability, and other injury claims
Settlement Negotiations
Evaluate settlement offers against calculated case value to make informed decisions
Trial vs Settlement Decision
Compare expected trial outcomes with settlement offers accounting for litigation risk
Employment Disputes
Estimate damages for wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment claims
Contract Disputes
Calculate breach of contract damages and expected recovery amounts
Frequently Asked Questions
How is settlement value calculated?
Settlement value is typically calculated by adding economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage) to non-economic damages (pain and suffering). Non-economic damages are often estimated using a multiplier of 1.5x to 5x applied to medical expenses, depending on injury severity.
What is the multiplier method for settlements?
The multiplier method estimates pain and suffering by multiplying medical expenses by a factor of 1.5 to 5. Minor injuries use lower multipliers (1.5-2x), moderate injuries use 2-3x, serious injuries use 3-4x, and severe/permanent injuries may use 4-5x or higher.
What factors affect settlement value?
Key factors include: severity of injuries, total medical expenses, lost income, property damage, liability clarity, insurance policy limits, jurisdiction, evidence strength, and whether the case goes to trial. Comparative negligence can reduce settlement value proportionally.
What are economic vs non-economic damages?
Economic damages are quantifiable financial losses like medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages compensate for intangible losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.
How does liability percentage affect settlement?
In comparative negligence states, your settlement is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you're 20% at fault for a $100,000 case, you'd receive $80,000. Some states bar recovery if you're 50% or more at fault (modified comparative negligence).
What is expected settlement value?
Expected settlement value accounts for litigation risk by multiplying the potential verdict by the probability of winning. If your case is worth $100,000 but you have a 60% chance of winning, the expected value is $60,000. This helps evaluate settlement offers.
Should I accept a settlement offer?
Compare the offer to your expected value after accounting for litigation costs and risk. Consider: attorney fees (typically 33-40%), court costs, time to trial, emotional toll, and certainty of payment. Consult an attorney before accepting any settlement.
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