Personal Injury Settlement Calculator
Understand the potential value of your injury claim. Select your injury type below to see average settlements, key factors, and example calculations.
Important: These calculators provide general estimates only. Every case is unique, and actual settlement values depend on many factors including liability, insurance coverage, and jurisdiction. For an accurate case evaluation, contact our attorneys for a free consultation.
How Personal Injury Settlements Are Calculated
Calculate Economic Damages
Add up all measurable financial losses: medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and future care costs.
Apply Pain Multiplier
Multiply economic damages by 1.5 to 5 (or higher for severe injuries) to account for pain and suffering.
Adjust for Factors
Consider liability clarity, insurance limits, documentation quality, and jurisdiction to refine the estimate.
Basic Settlement Formula
(Medical Bills + Lost Wages) × Pain Multiplier = Estimated Settlement
Example: ($20,000 medical + $10,000 lost wages) × 2.5 multiplier = $75,000 estimated settlement
Select Your Injury Type
Click on any injury type to view detailed settlement information, example calculations, and factors that affect your claim value.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Fractures
Broken Arm
Avg: $40,000 - $80,000
Broken Leg
Avg: $75,000 - $150,000
Broken Wrist
Avg: $30,000 - $60,000
Broken Ankle
Avg: $50,000 - $100,000
Broken Ribs
Avg: $25,000 - $75,000
Broken Collarbone
Avg: $40,000 - $80,000
Broken Pelvis
Avg: $150,000 - $300,000
Broken Hip
Avg: $200,000 - $400,000
Skull Fracture
Avg: $200,000 - $500,000
Facial Fractures
Avg: $75,000 - $200,000
Brain Injuries
Spinal Injuries
Burn Injuries
Catastrophic Injuries
Nerve Injuries
Psychological Injuries
Joint Injuries
Facial Injuries
Permanent Injuries
Fatal Injuries
Extremity Injuries
Factors That Increase Settlement Value
Clear Liability
When fault is undisputed, settlements tend to be higher
Documented Injuries
Medical records, imaging, and expert opinions strengthen claims
Consistent Treatment
Following doctor's orders and attending all appointments
Permanent Impairment
Long-term or permanent injuries result in larger settlements
Lost Earning Capacity
Inability to work or reduced income potential
Impact on Quality of Life
How the injury affects daily activities and relationships
Strong Legal Representation
Experienced attorneys negotiate higher settlements
Adequate Insurance Coverage
Higher policy limits allow for larger settlements
Value research paths
Use the calculator as the start of a stronger claim review, not the end.
A useful estimate should connect to exact local guides, data pages, FAQs, and attorney proof so the settlement question becomes more specific.
Turn the number into a local claim path
A value estimate is more useful when it points into the exact city and claim lane behind the injury question.
Priority guide
Los Angeles Sideswipe Accidents
Use this local guide when the question needs exact city context, roadway facts, treatment proof, and next-step options instead of a statewide overview.
Priority guide
San Diego Sideswipe Accidents
Use this local guide when the question needs exact city context, roadway facts, treatment proof, and next-step options instead of a statewide overview.
Priority guide
San Francisco Sideswipe Accidents
Use this local guide when the question needs exact city context, roadway facts, treatment proof, and next-step options instead of a statewide overview.
Check the proof before trusting the range
Use these supporting pages when the calculator raises questions about treatment, accident data, attorney fit, or next steps.
Data
Compare city accident data
Use city crash patterns to ground the settlement estimate in local roads, injury severity, and risk context.
FAQ
Answer settlement and insurance questions
Pair the estimated value with FAQ answers about evidence, medical bills, insurer tactics, and timing.
Authority
Compare attorney fit before intake
Use attorney/entity pages when the estimate suggests the claim needs a stronger negotiation strategy.
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