Average Settlement Amounts by Injury (2026)

Herniated Disc

Herniated disc settlements commonly range from $50,000 to $150,000 when treatment is conservative, and from $150,000 to $500,000+ when surgery such as a discectomy or fusion is required.

Slip and Fall

The average slip and fall settlement for injuries requiring medical treatment falls between $15,000 and $50,000, with fracture and surgery cases regularly exceeding $100,000.

Dog Bite

The average dog bite settlement paid by homeowner's insurers is around $50,000–$65,000, with claims involving children, facial injuries, or scarring frequently settling higher.

Soft Tissue Injury

Soft tissue injury settlements (sprains, strains, whiplash-type injuries) typically range from $10,000 to $30,000 with consistent medical treatment, and less when treatment is sparse.

Uber Accident

Uber accident settlements follow normal car accident values, but with access to Uber's $1 million liability policy when the driver was en route to or carrying a passenger — so serious-injury claims are rarely limited by a personal policy.

Lyft Accident

Lyft accident settlements mirror standard car accident values, with Lyft's $1 million commercial policy available when the driver was en route to a pickup or carrying a passenger.

Bicycle Accident

Bicycle accident settlements with documented injuries commonly range from $25,000 to $100,000, and considerably higher with fractures, head injuries, or surgery — cyclists tend to suffer worse injuries than vehicle occupants in comparable crashes.

Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian accident settlements are among the highest in auto claims because injuries are severe: typical ranges run from $50,000 for moderate injuries to $500,000+ for surgical and permanent-injury cases.

Burn Injury

Burn injury settlements range widely: second-degree burns often settle between $50,000 and $200,000, while third-degree burns requiring grafts frequently exceed $500,000 due to scarring, treatment costs, and psychological harm.

Whiplash

The average whiplash settlement falls between $10,000 and $30,000 with documented treatment; cases with lasting symptoms or disc involvement settle notably higher.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death settlements commonly range from $500,000 to several million dollars, driven by the decedent's earnings, dependents, insurance limits, and the conduct involved. There is no meaningful 'average' — policy limits shape most outcomes.

Concussion

Concussion settlements typically range from $20,000 to $80,000 for injuries that resolve within months, and can exceed $200,000 when post-concussion syndrome or cognitive effects persist.

Broken Bones

Broken bone settlements typically range from $25,000 to $75,000 for fractures treated with casting, and from $75,000 to $250,000+ when surgery, hardware, or permanent limitations are involved.

Hit and Run

Hit and run settlements are usually paid by your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage and follow normal injury values — typically $15,000 to $75,000 for documented injuries, capped by your UM policy limits.

Boating Accident

Boating accident settlements follow standard injury values — commonly $25,000 to $150,000 for treated injuries — but liability rules differ: federal maritime law can apply, and alcohol is a factor in a large share of cases.

Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse and neglect settlements commonly range from $100,000 to $500,000, with cases involving bedsores, falls with fractures, or wrongful death frequently settling higher.

Car Accident

The average car accident settlement for injury claims is roughly $20,000 to $30,000, but the range is wide: soft-tissue claims often settle for $10,000–$25,000 while surgical cases regularly exceed $100,000.