Settlement Calculator 2026
Estimate the value of your personal injury claim instantly. Choose your case type below for a detailed estimate based on medical bills, lost wages, and injury severity.
Car Accident Settlement
Calculate your car accident claim value with medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering.
Truck Accident Settlement
Commercial truck accidents involve larger policies and higher settlements.
Workers Comp Calculator
Estimate weekly benefits, disability ratings, and lump sum settlement value.
Slip & Fall Settlement
Estimate your premises liability claim for injuries on someone else's property.
Pain & Suffering Calculator
Calculate non-economic damages using the multiplier and per diem methods.
Medical Malpractice
Estimate your claim for surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and medication errors.
Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle crash settlements average 2-3x higher due to severity of injuries.
Dog Bite Settlement
Estimate your claim for dog attack injuries, scarring, and emotional trauma.
Wrongful Death
Calculate damages including lost income, funeral costs, and loss of companionship.
Lawyer Cost Calculator
Understand contingency fees, hourly rates, and what you'll actually take home.
How Settlement Calculators Work
Personal injury settlement calculators use the multiplier method — the most common approach used by insurance companies and attorneys. Your economic damages (medical bills + lost wages + future costs) are multiplied by a factor of 1.5x to 5x+ based on injury severity. This multiplier represents pain and suffering (non-economic damages).
Average Settlement Values by Case Type
| Case Type | Average Settlement | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident (minor) | $16,700 | $5,000 – $25,000 |
| Car Accident (moderate) | $65,000 | $25,000 – $100,000 |
| Truck Accident | $292,000 | $73,000 – $500,000+ |
| Workers Comp | $21,800 | $2,000 – $40,000 |
| Slip & Fall | $33,000 | $10,000 – $50,000 |
| Medical Malpractice | $242,000 | $50,000 – $1M+ |
| Motorcycle Accident | $93,000 | $30,000 – $200,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | $500,000 | $200,000 – $10M+ |
❓ Personal Injury FAQ
Settlement calculators provide a ballpark estimate based on the multiplier method and national averages. Actual settlements depend on many factors: insurance policy limits, state laws, strength of evidence, medical documentation quality, and negotiation skills. Use these estimates as a starting point for understanding your claim's potential value.
Most personal injury settlements take 3-18 months. Simple cases with clear liability may settle in a few months. Complex cases, especially those involving surgery or disputed fault, can take 1-3 years. If the case goes to trial, add another 1-2 years.
For any case involving significant medical treatment, surgery, permanent injury, or disputed liability — yes. Studies show injury victims who hire attorneys receive settlements 3.5x higher on average, even after paying the attorney's 33% contingency fee. For minor cases under $5,000 with clear liability, you may handle the claim yourself.