Settlement Estimator
Estimate potential legal settlement amounts based on damages, liability, case strength, and attorney fees. See net settlement after fees.
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This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.
Inputs
Results
Estimated Settlement
$7,500.00
≈ 8 smartphones
Net Settlement (After Fees)
$5,025.00
≈ 5 smartphones
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your documented economic damages: medical bills, lost wages, future costs.
- Set a Pain and Suffering Multiplier based on injury severity.
- Review estimated settlement range — economic damages plus non-economic multiplier.
- Check against any applicable damage caps in your jurisdiction.
- Use as a baseline when evaluating settlement offers from an insurance company.
How the result changes with Liability Percentage
| Liability Percentage | Estimated Settlement | Net Settlement (After Fees) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $1,500.00 | $1,005.00 |
| 35% | $5,250.00 | $3,517.50 |
| 65% | $9,750.00 | $6,532.50 |
| 90% | $13,500.00 | $9,045.00 |
What each input means
- Medical Expenses
- Total medical bills and future medical costs
- Lost Wages
- Income lost due to injury
- Property Damage
- Cost to repair or replace damaged property (vehicle, belongings, etc.).
- Pain & Suffering
- Estimated value for pain and suffering (typically 1-5x medical expenses)
- Liability Percentage
- Percentage of fault assigned to the other party (0-100%)
- Case Strength
- How strong is your case? (0-100%)
- Attorney Fee Percentage
- Attorney contingency fee percentage (typically 33-40%)
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersMedical Expenses = 5000, Lost Wages = 3000, Property Damage = 2000, Pain & Suffering = 10000 = 7 input(s) provided
- Calculate Estimated SettlementEstimated Settlement7500 = $7,500
- Calculate Net SettlementNet Settlement5025 = $5,025
- Calculate Total DamagesTotal Damages20000 = $20,000
- Calculate Attorney FeesAttorney Fees2475 = $2,475
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