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Estimate Your Legal Costs & Injury Compensation

People have told us they needed a simple way to estimate the potential costs of hiring a personal injury lawyer or get a rough idea of their expected compensation based on the severity of their injury—whether from a car accident, slip and fall, or workplace injury. They wanted a tool that factors in both current and future medical expenses, as well as lost wages, to help them understand what their claim might truly be worth.

Calculate Your Claim (Settlement) (NOW)

Quickly estimate your potential settlement by considering medical expenses, lost wages, ongoing treatment costs, and the severity of your injury—helping you understand what your claim might actually be worth before speaking with an injury attorney.

Estimate Personal Injury Attorney Fees (NOW)

Get a clear estimate of how much hiring a personal injury attorney might cost, factoring in contingency fees, hourly rates, case complexity, and additional legal expenses—so you know what to expect before committing to legal representation.

Check Injury Attorney Costs

Estimate the legal fees for your personal injury case.

1. Fee Structure Type:

Choose the fee structure typically used in personal injury cases. Select "Contingency Fee" if the attorney takes a percentage of the settlement, or "Hourly Rate" if fees are billed per hour. Do not mix both methods.

2. Expected Settlement Amount ($):

Provide a realistic estimate of the total settlement value (excluding property damage). Include medical expenses, lost wages, and anticipated future costs—do not add unrelated expenses. For additional insight, feel free to check out how much is your injury claim worth.

3. Contingency Fee Percentage (%):

Select the percentage that your attorney would charge from the settlement. This generally ranges from 30% to 40%, depending on case specifics and jurisdiction.

4. Hourly Rate ($):

Input the hourly rate charged by your attorney. Use the precise rate as agreed and avoid estimating bonuses or additional fees.

5. Estimated Hours:

Provide a conservative estimate of the number of hours your attorney is expected to work on your case. Do not overestimate to avoid inflated fee calculations.

6. Additional Expenses ($):

Include costs such as court filing fees, administrative charges, and other direct expenses related to your case. In most contingency fee cases, these expenses are advanced by the law firm and later deducted from the settlement, so you typically don't pay them upfront. For hourly arrangements, these costs are billed separately. Do not include any expenses that are already covered by the settlement.

7. Case Complexity:

Select the complexity level of your case. "Low" means straightforward, while "High" indicates a case requiring extensive investigation and expert testimony. Choose based on factual complexity.

8. Your Injury Type:

Select the category that best fits your injury. This selection influences fee estimations—cases like Medical malpractice or Wrongful death typically use lower contingency percentages. Provide an accurate classification to improve the estimate.

9. Additional Expert & Documentation Costs ($):

Estimate the fees for expert witnesses, accident reconstructions, medical report assessments, and any necessary documentation. In contingency cases, attorneys usually front these costs and recoup them from your recovery, while in hourly cases, they are billed directly to you. Only include expenses directly tied to your case.

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Estimated Attorney Cost Breakdown
Projection Based on Your Inputs.

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Additional Expenses	$0
Expert & Documentation Costs	$0
Expected Settlement Amount	$0
Total Estimated Cost	$0
Net Settlement	$0

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Check Your Compensation Amount

See What Your Injury Settlement Could Be Worth.

1. Medical Expenses ($):

List the combined total of every medical expense related to your injury - this includes hospital stays, doctor visits, diagnostic tests, medications, and rehabilitation sessions, regardless of whether you paid for them directly or they were covered by insurance. If you have not yet sought treatment but continue to experience pain or discomfort, use the daily rate method (as described in our additional guidelines) to estimate what your future costs might be.

2. Property Damage ($):

Estimate damage to your vehicle or other property, like phones, laptops, or clothing. If unsure, include a reasonable estimate and adjust later. Leave as zero if not applicable.

3. Lost Earnings ($):

Enter the total income lost while unable to work due to your injury. Include wages, self-employment earnings, or lost business income. If you used paid leave, only input unpaid lost wages. If unsure, estimate conservatively.

4. Future Lost Income ($):

Estimate income you expect to lose due to ongoing treatment, recovery, or long-term disability. Include lost wages, self-employment income, or business losses. If unsure, consider consulting a legal or financial expert.

5. Estimated Future Medical Expenses ($):

Estimate future medical costs, including follow-up treatments, surgeries, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and long-term care. If unsure, consider expected doctor recommendations or similar past expenses.

6. Severity of Injury:

Select how severe your injury is. Mild injuries have less impact, while severe injuries lead to higher multipliers for pain and suffering.

7. Recovery Time:

Choose your estimated recovery period. Longer recoveries typically result in higher compensation for pain and suffering.

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Estimated Settlement Breakdown
Settlement Projection Based on Your Inputs.

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Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering)	$0
Total Settlement Estimate	$0

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