Enter amounts in U.S. dollars. Use documented expenses when available, keep estimates separate from confirmed costs, and avoid counting the same expense twice.
An arithmetic walkthrough
Example calculation
Suppose someone enters these illustrative figures:
Component
Example
Medical expenses to date
$4,000
Assumed future medical expenses
$1,500
Lost income to date
$2,000
Assumed future income loss
$500
Other injury-related expenses
$300
Illustrative pain & suffering assumption
$5,000
Illustrative total
$13,300
The calculator simply adds these amounts. The $5,000 pain & suffering assumption is supplied by the user; it is not a recommended figure. The resulting $13,300 is not a prediction of compensation.
Understanding the consequences
Medical evaluation can help clarify an injury’s consequences
Some consequences of an injury may become clearer over time. An appropriate medical evaluation can help document the condition, treatment needs, recovery, and effects on daily activities or work.
A diagnosis alone does not establish the value of a claim.
Do not use this calculator to decide whether you need medical care. Seek appropriate medical attention for symptoms that are new, worsening, or concerning.
Frequently asked questions
Does this calculator tell me what my claim is worth?
No. It adds your expenses and assumptions to create an illustrative total.
Does it calculate pain and suffering?
No. You may enter your own hypothetical amount. The tool does not recommend an amount or apply a multiplier.
What if I do not know an amount?
Leave it blank or at zero. That means no amount was included in the category; it does not establish that no loss exists.
Should I include future expenses?
Include them only if you want to explore an assumption. Keep supporting estimates and confirmed expenses clearly distinguished.
Will the total change?
Yes. Changing an entry changes the arithmetic total. Your understanding of expenses and losses may also change as more information becomes available.
Do I need to provide contact information?
No name, phone number, or email address is required to use this calculator.
What happens to my entries?
The calculator processes entries in your browser and does not submit them to us or save them in browser storage. Reloading the page clears your entries. Hosting infrastructure may process routine request information when you visit the site. Avoid entering names, medical records, or identifying information into amount fields.