This calculator is designed to help you estimate the potential value of a personal injury claim. It combines financial losses with pain and suffering to give you a general idea of what a case might be worth. It is not an exact number, and it is not legal advice, but it can be a helpful starting point.

Personal injury cases are complex, and many important details cannot be captured by a calculator alone. That is why we strongly recommend speaking directly with Moton Legal Group to fully understand your rights and options.

Step-by-Step: Using the Calculator

1. Economic Damages (Also Called “Special Damages”)

These are the out-of-pocket financial losses caused by the injury.

Common examples include:

• Medical Bills (Past): Emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, therapy already received

• Future Medical Care: Ongoing treatment, future surgeries, rehabilitation, medications

• Lost Wages (Past): Income you already missed because you could not work

• Future Lost Earnings: Reduced ability to earn money in the future

• Property Damage: Vehicle damage or personal property losses

• Other Out-of-Pocket Costs: Prescriptions, travel to appointments, medical devices, home assistance

These numbers form the foundation of most injury claims.

2. Pain & Suffering (Also Called “General Damages”)

Pain and suffering represents the human impact of your injury. This includes:

• Physical pain

• Emotional distress

• Loss of enjoyment of life

• Permanent limitations or scarring

The calculator gives you two common methods used in personal injury cases:

Multiplier Method

Your economic damages are multiplied by a number (often between 1.0 and 5.0) based on:

• Severity of the injury

• Length of recovery

• Permanency

• Impact on daily life

Example:
$20,000 in medical bills × 2.5 = $50,000 in pain & suffering

Per Diem Method

A daily dollar amount is assigned to your pain and suffering and multiplied by the number of days you were affected.

Example:
$150 per day × 180 days = $27,000

Insurance companies and courts may argue over which method applies.

3. Adjustments That Affect Your Case Value

Comparative Fault

If you were partially responsible for the accident, your recovery may be reduced by that percentage.

Example:
If you are 20% at fault, your total recovery may be reduced by 20%.

Demand Buffer (Optional)

Some people choose to add a buffer when estimating a demand amount to allow room for negotiation with insurance companies.

4. Attorney Fees and Medical Liens (Optional)

The calculator can also estimate:

• Attorney contingency fees (often a percentage of recovery)

• Medical liens that may need to be repaid (insurance, hospitals, providers)

This helps you see a rough estimate of net recovery, but actual numbers vary significantly.

Important Things This Calculator Cannot Measure

Even the best calculator cannot fully account for:

• Strength of liability evidence

• Insurance policy limits

• Witness credibility

• Medical documentation quality

• Venue and jury tendencies

• Insurance company tactics

• Negotiation strategy

This is why personal injury valuation is difficult and highly case-specific.

RESULTS VARY PER CASE

Personal injury cases are not formula problems. Two people with similar injuries can receive very different outcomes depending on the details. Insurance companies rarely offer fair compensation without strong legal pressure.

If you or a loved one has been injured, the smartest next step is to speak with an experienced attorney who can review the full picture.

Talk to Moton Legal Group

If you want a real evaluation, not just an estimate, consider calling Moton Legal Group.

They can:

• Review your accident details

• Explain how Georgia law applies to your case

• Identify hidden factors that affect value

• Deal directly with insurance companies

• Fight for full and fair compensation

A consultation can give you clarity that no calculator ever could.