Free calculator to estimate the value of an injury claim in California.

This tool is only useful for minor to moderate personal injury claims. An experienced attorney should always handle serious injury cases.

Our research shows the average settlement for a moderate accident claim in California is $50,154, with average payouts ranging from $7,439 for minor injuries to $1,373,155 for life-threatening injuries.

California Injury Settlement Calculator

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Where did the accident occur?

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This state uses Pure Contributory Negligence rules.

This state uses Pure Comparative Fault rules.

This state uses 50% Modified Comparative Fault rules.

This state uses Modified Comparative 51% Fault rules.

When did the accident occur?

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You are Within the statutory deadline for filing an injury claim.*

The Statute of limitations is 2 years.

* Note: The statutory deadline may be extended in certain circumstances, such as if you were underage at the time of the accident. Contact an attorney to discuss your eligibility for compensation.

The Statute of limitations is 3 years.

* Note: The statutory deadline may be extended in certain circumstances, such as if you were underage at the time of the accident. Contact an attorney to discuss your eligibility for compensation.

The Statute of limitations is 4 years.

* Note: The statutory deadline may be extended in certain circumstances, such as if you were underage at the time of the accident. Contact an attorney to discuss your eligibility for compensation.

The Statute of limitations is 5 years.

* Note: The statutory deadline may be extended in certain circumstances, such as if you were underage at the time of the accident. Contact an attorney to discuss your eligibility for compensation.

The Statute of limitations is 6 years.

* Note: The statutory deadline may be extended in certain circumstances, such as if you were underage at the time of the accident. Contact an attorney to discuss your eligibility for compensation.

The Statute of limitations is 1 year.

* Note: The statutory deadline may be extended in certain circumstances, such as if you were underage at the time of the accident. Contact an attorney to discuss your eligibility for compensation.

Medical Expenses

Total the full amount of your medical expenses for treatment to date, before any payments from Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance.

Other Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Add up the amounts for any other expenses related to your injury, like child care, lawn service, etc.

Transportation Expenses

Total the costs of mileage, parking fees, and/or taxi fare to and from medical appointments.

Lost Income

Include lost overtime, commissions, sick days, and vacation used while unable to work.

How severe was your injury?

Mild

Moderate

Severe

✓ Mild
Recovered quickly from minor bumps, bruises, soreness. Checked out and released by a medical provider. Minor car damage.

✓ Moderate
Missed several days of work, required follow-up medical care or physical therapy for soft-tissue injuries, or mild concussion, but fully recovered. Minor to moderate car damage.

✓ Severe
Lost weeks of work, broken bones, stitches, moderate concussion, may have stayed overnight at hospital, but fully recovered. Airbags deployed, vehicles had to be towed. *

* Note: Claims for more severe injuries that require surgery, lengthy hospitalization, or that may result in permanent scarring or disability are beyond the scope of this calculator. Always hire an experienced attorney for serious injury cases.

Did you share any blame for causing the accident?

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Estimate your percentage of fault

Please enter a number from 0 to 100.

Your claim may be reduced by

value because of the shared fault rules in your state.

Your claim may be reduced by

value because of the shared fault rules in your state.

Your claim may be reduced by

value because of the shared fault rules in your state.

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