Car Accident Settlement Calculator (2026)
Preliminary legal information — researched from cited sources, but not yet reviewed by a licensed attorney. Rules and exceptions may change the result in an individual case.
Quick answer
A typical car accident settlement covers your medical bills, lost wages, and a pain-and-suffering amount of roughly 1.5 to 5 times those costs, reduced by any share of fault assigned to you. Minor-injury claims often settle between $10,000 and $25,000; serious injuries settle far higher.
Estimate what your car accident claim may be worth in your state, including how shared fault and state rules change the outcome.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average car accident settlement?
Reported averages for injury claims cluster around $20,000–$30,000, but the spread is enormous: minor soft-tissue claims may settle under $15,000 while serious-injury cases reach six or seven figures.
Does being partly at fault reduce my settlement?
Yes. In comparative-negligence states your award is reduced by your fault percentage. In a few contributory-negligence states, any fault can bar recovery entirely.
Should I accept the insurer's first offer?
First offers are usually well below case value. Compare the offer with your calculated range and consider a free case review before signing anything.
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