Settlement Calculator
Estimate the total settlement amount in a legal case, including general damages, special damages, and final net after contingency fees.
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How to Use the Settlement Calculator
- Enter General Damages – Input the amount for pain, suffering, or non-economic losses (e.g., $50,000). Must be a non-negative number.
- Enter Special Damages – Input the amount for medical bills, lost wages, or other economic losses (e.g., $15,000). Must be non-negative.
- Enter Contingency Fee (%) – Input the attorney’s percentage fee (e.g., 33 for 33%). Must be between 0 and 100.
- Click “Calculate” – Or press Enter after filling any field. The results will appear below.
Results Explained:
- Total Settlement = General Damages + Special Damages.
- Attorney Fees = Total Settlement × (Fee % / 100).
- Net to Plaintiff = Total Settlement − Attorney Fees.
All values are in US dollars ($). Inputs must be numbers only; negative values or invalid entries will show an error.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A settlement calculator estimates the total compensation in a legal case by summing general and special damages, then deducting attorney contingency fees to show the net amount you receive.
General damages compensate for non-economic losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Special damages cover economic losses such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damage.
Net settlement = (General Damages + Special Damages) - (Contingency Fee Percentage * (General Damages + Special Damages)).
