The neutral settlement reference
Pick your case type, enter your damages, and get an instant range built on real method — adjusted for your state. Free, no sign-up, and we're not a law firm.
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Every claim type has its own calculator with average data, real examples, and state adjustments.
Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian & bicycle crashes.
Explore 3Slip & fall, dog bite, premises & general negligence.
Explore 1Workplace injuries, disability ratings & benefit estimates.
Explore 1Nerve damage, whiplash, back, shoulder, knee & more.
Explore 1Diminished value (17c) & total-loss claims.
Explore 2Attorney fees, pain & suffering, statute of limitations.
ExploreHow it works
We use the same approaches attorneys and insurers use — and we show our work. No method is hidden behind a contact form.
Pain & suffering = medical costs × a severity multiplier (1.5–5). Higher for serious, permanent injuries.
A daily dollar value × the number of recovery days — an alternative way to value the same harm.
Your state's comparative-negligence rule and your share of fault are applied automatically to the result.
Not legal advice. SettleWorth is an informational tool. Estimates are illustrative and don't predict the outcome of any specific claim.
Real data
There is no single "average" settlement — figures vary by injury, fault and state, and many numbers online come from law-firm marketing. Below are the figures backed by credible public sources; open each calculator for a range based on your own case.
| Case type | Reported figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dog bite | $69,272 avg. claim (2024) | Triple-I / State Farm |
| Personal injury | ~$52,900 avg. | Martindale-Nolo |
| Car accident | ~$8,200 median | Martindale-Nolo |
| Slip and fall | $10K–$150K typical | Nolo |
| Truck, workers' comp & others | Varies widely — no reliable public average | — |
Sources: Insurance Information Institute, Martindale-Nolo and U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Self-reported surveys and insurer data are not controlled studies; your case can differ.
Questions
A calculator gives you a realistic range, not a guaranteed number. It applies the same methods professionals use — multiplier or per-diem for pain & suffering, plus your state's fault rules — but the real outcome depends on evidence, insurance limits, and negotiation. Treat the result as a well-informed starting point.
No. SettleWorth shows your estimate instantly, with no email or phone required. We're a neutral tool, not a lead-generation funnel for a law firm.
The multiplier method values pain & suffering as your medical costs times a factor of 1.5–5 based on severity. The per-diem method assigns a daily dollar value for each day of recovery. Our calculator lets you try both and compare.
Yes — significantly. States follow different comparative-negligence rules, and a few (Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington D.C.) can bar recovery entirely if you share any fault. The calculator applies your state's rule for you.