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Estimate what a personal injury or dog-bite claim might be worth, by state. Enter your medical bills and losses to see a rough range — built on the factors that actually drive value, with your state's fault rule and filing deadline.
⚠ A rough estimate, not a prediction or an offer.
No tool can predict a settlement. This shows the factors and a wide range to help you understand value — consult a personal-injury attorney about your case.
There is no formula that predicts a settlement, but most start from the same rough math: add up the economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage), then estimate pain and suffering as a multiple of those damages — about 1.5× for minor injuries up to 5× or more for catastrophic ones. The result is a wide range, not a number, because the real value depends on the facts, the available insurance limits, the venue, and negotiation.
Your state's fault rule matters too: in "pure contributory" states (Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and DC) being even 1% at fault can bar recovery entirely, while most states reduce the award by your share of fault. And every state sets a deadline (statute of limitations) to file — often 2 or 3 years. Pick your state above for its specific rules, or read the underlying dog bite laws by state.