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Get a free estimate of your car accident settlement value. This calculator applies the same factors used to value real cases — comparative fault, a pain-and-suffering multiplier, and state-specific damage rules.
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Settlements add economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering). A pain-and-suffering multiplier — typically 1.5x to 5x depending on injury severity — is applied to economic damages. Comparative fault rules then reduce your recovery by your percentage of fault.
Most states reduce your recovery by your share of fault. Many bar recovery entirely once you are 50% or 51%+ at fault (modified comparative fault); a few states use pure comparative fault or stricter contributory rules. For example, if you are 20% at fault and damages total $100,000, you would typically receive $80,000.
Each state sets a statute of limitations — commonly 2 to 4 years from the date of the accident, with shorter windows for wrongful death and claims against government entities. Missing the deadline usually forfeits your right to sue, so consult an attorney well before it approaches.
Many states cap non-economic damages (pain and suffering), and some cap punitive damages, while economic damages are generally uncapped. Caps and their amounts vary widely by state and are adjusted over time, so a local attorney can tell you exactly what applies to your case.
A calculator is a starting point — an experienced attorney can often uncover damages and strategies that raise your recovery. Most offer free consultations and work on contingency.