How We Calculate Case Values

Our calculator draws from multiple authoritative sources to produce state-specific estimates: • State statutes and civil procedure codes for statutes of limitations, damage caps, and negligence rules • Published tort reform legislation and amendments • Workers' compensation administrative rules and benefit schedules for all 51 jurisdictions • AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (editions 3–6) and state-specific rating schedules • Published jury verdict and settlement data from legal research databases • Federal statutes including FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Section 1983 for employment and civil rights calculations

Each estimate follows a structured methodology: 1. Your economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future costs) are totaled based on your inputs. 2. Non-economic damages (pain and suffering) are estimated using multipliers derived from published settlement data for your injury severity and case type. 3. State-specific adjustments are applied: your state's negligence system (comparative or contributory fault), any statutory damage caps, and case-type-specific rules. 4. For workers' compensation, we apply your state's benefit rate, maximum weekly benefit, waiting period, and impairment rating system to calculate TTD, PPD, and PTD benefits. 5. The final estimate is presented as a range to reflect the inherent variability in legal outcomes. Our calculator does not account for variables that require professional legal judgment, such as the strength of your evidence, the specific judge or jurisdiction, insurance policy limits, or the quality of legal representation.

We review and update state legal data on a rolling basis: • Statutes of limitations, negligence systems, and damage caps are verified against current state codes quarterly. • Workers' compensation benefit rates and maximums are updated annually when states publish new schedules. • Each state page displays a "Laws current as of" date so you can assess recency. • When significant tort reform legislation is enacted, affected states are updated within 30 days. Despite our best efforts, laws change frequently. Always verify current rules with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before making decisions about your case.

This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney. Key limitations: • Settlement outcomes depend on case-specific facts that a calculator cannot evaluate (evidence quality, witness credibility, insurance limits, venue). • Jury verdicts can deviate significantly from calculated estimates in either direction. • The calculator uses generalized data and cannot account for local court tendencies, individual judge practices, or recent unpublished decisions. • Workers' compensation calculations are based on published state benefit schedules and may not reflect administrative interpretations or recent rate changes. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed attorney in the state where the incident occurred.