Personal Injury Settlement Calculator

Legal disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimated value only and should not be considered legal advice. If you want to know more about your rights to compensation, contact our experienced West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys for a free consultation and detailed evaluation of the specific facts of your case.

How to Calculate Your Personal Injury Settlement Value

Our personal injury claim calculator considers economic and non-economic damages, applying relevant Florida law to comprehensively evaluate your claim.

First, we calculate your economic damages according to Florida statutes. Under Florida's personal injury laws, these expenses form the foundation of your claim.

Then we factor in "pain and suffering" — what Florida courts recognize as non-economic damages. To calculate this, Florida personal injury attorneys typically use a multiplier system based on injury severity:

• Minor injuries (1.5-2.0x): Think fender-bender injuries like whiplash.
• Moderate injuries (2.5-3.0x): Such as broken bones from a Tampa intersection crash.
• Serious injuries (3.5-4.0x): Like disc injuries from an Orlando highway accident.
• Severe injuries (4.5-5.0x): Including permanent disabilities from major accidents.

For example, if you have $10,000 in medical bills and lost wages from a Miami car accident, and your injury falls into the moderate category with a 2.5x multiplier, your estimated settlement could be $25,000 ($10,000 × 2.5).

However, every Florida personal injury case is unique. While this calculator provides an estimate under Florida law, factors like accident location, available insurance coverage (including Florida's PIP insurance), and the amount of evidence proving negligence can affect your final settlement. Florida's comparative negligence laws may also impact your compensation.

Types of Damages You Can Recover in Your Personal Injury Case

Understanding the full scope of damages you can recover is vital for ensuring you receive fair compensation. Florida law recognizes various types of damages designed to make you whole after an accident. Here's what you may be entitled to:

Economic Damages

Economic damages are your direct financial losses and all accident-related expenses:

• Current and future medical expenses: All medical treatments, surgeries, hospital stays, and anticipated future care, including specialist visits.
• Lost wages and income: Current lost wages, bonuses, commissions, benefits, and future reduced earning capacity due to career limitations.
• Property damage repairs: Repair or replacement costs for vehicles and personal property, including temporary replacement expenses.
• Rehabilitation costs: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and necessary medical equipment or home modifications.
• Medical equipment and prescriptions: Medication costs, medical devices, and mobility aids for immediate and long-term needs.
• Transportation expenses: Medical appointment travel costs, including special transportation if required by injuries.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate you for the personal impact of your injuries:

• Physical pain and suffering: Physical pain and discomfort, including both immediate and chronic conditions.
• Emotional distress: Psychological impacts like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, including treatment costs.
• Loss of life enjoyment: Inability to participate in previous activities, hobbies, and lifestyle.
• Loss of consortium: Impact on the relationship with your spouse, including companionship and support.
• Permanent disability impacts: Lifelong effects of disabilities or disfigurement affecting quality of life.
• Mental anguish: Psychological suffering, trauma, fear, and emotional impact.
• Reduced quality of life: Overall impact on daily activities, independence, and general well-being.

Every case involves a unique combination of these factors, which together determine the potential settlement value. Professional legal evaluation is essential to understand how these factors apply to your specific situation under Florida law.

Your Final Personal Injury Settlement Amount: What You'll Actually Receive

After reaching a settlement in your injury case, you might wonder about the actual amount that will reach your pocket. Your final take-home amount typically reflects your total settlement minus several important deductions. These usually include:

• Your attorney's contingency fee (typically 33-40% of the settlement, depending on whether the case was litigated).
• Any medical liens from healthcare providers who treated you.
• Case-related expenses, like medical expert and accident reconstruction expert fees.
• Health insurance reimbursements, especially to Medicare, if applicable.

For example, if your case settles for $100,000, and you have a 33% attorney's fee, $20,000 in medical liens, and $2,000 in case expenses, your approximate take-home amount would be $45,000. However, our team works diligently to negotiate down medical liens and maximize your net recovery whenever possible.

Rest assured, our personal injury attorneys in West Palm Beach provide a detailed breakdown of all deductions before finalizing your settlement, ensuring you understand exactly where each dollar goes. Our goal is to secure the deserved settlement while minimizing deductions to maximize your take-home amount.

Why Choose South Florida Justice for Your Personal Injury Claim

When you're suffering from a personal injury, choosing the right legal team makes all the difference in your recovery and compensation. At South Florida Justice, we combine aggressive legal advocacy with genuine care for our clients, delivering exceptional results that have earned us recognition across Florida.

Take the First Step Toward Fair Compensation: Contact Us!

While our personal injury calculator provides a helpful estimate, every case deserves individual attention. Don't navigate your personal injury claim alone. The insurance company will try to take advantage of you and pay you as little as possible. We won’t let them. Schedule your free consultation now to get experienced legal guidance and protect your rights.