Premises Liability Settlement Calculator

Premises liability settlements combine your medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Your recovery is then reduced by your share of fault under comparative or contributory negligence rules. Commercial properties and businesses typically carry larger insurance policies, which often results in higher settlements.

Slip and fall settlements average $15,000–$75,000 for moderate injuries. Serious cases involving broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or permanent disability often exceed $100,000. The property owner's degree of negligence and your comparative fault are the primary value drivers.

Most states allow 2–3 years from the date of injury. Claims against government entities (public sidewalks, parks, government buildings) typically require a notice of claim within 60–180 days of the incident — missing this early deadline can permanently bar your claim.

You must establish: (1) the owner owed you a duty of care, (2) they knew or should have known about the hazard, (3) they failed to fix or warn about it, and (4) this caused your injury. Document the hazard immediately, gather witness contact information, and seek medical care — all three strengthen your case significantly.