The most common question we get is, “How much can I get?” Clients often turn to Google for answers, finding “Personal Injury Calculators” that promise to tell them the value of their claim in seconds.
The Myth: “I can use an online calculator to find out exactly how much money I will get. It says my case is worth $100,000!”
The Fact: Online calculators are marketing gimmicks, not legal tools. They can add up your Economic Damages (medical bills and lost wages), but they are incapable of calculating Non-Economic Damages. This includes pain, suffering, anxiety, and the loss of enjoyment of life. No algorithm knows how your back injury prevents you from picking up your toddler or how your scars affect your self-esteem. Only a human attorney can argue the value of your human suffering.
The Pro Tip: Start a “Pain Journal” today. Don’t just list a number (e.g., “Pain is 7/10”). Write down what you missed because of the pain.
- “Missed my daughter’s soccer game because I couldn’t sit in the bleachers.”
- “Could not sleep for more than 2 hours due to neck spasms.” This journal becomes evidence we use to maximize your non-economic damages.
Conclusion: Your case value is unique to you. Don’t trust a robot; trust an experienced attorney to fight for the full value of your losses.
