Georgia Personal Injury Settlement Calculator
Estimated Settlement & Recovery
Non-Economic Damages: $0.00
What Is a Georgia Personal Injury Settlement Calculator?
A personal injury settlement calculator is a free online tool that gives you a rough estimate of what your Georgia injury claim might be worth.
It doesn’t replace a lawyer or official evaluation—it’s meant to help you understand how damages are calculated under Georgia’s laws.
The calculator you saw above uses key factors that courts and insurance companies consider when determining settlement values.
How the Georgia Settlement Calculator Works
Here’s how the calculator estimates your potential recovery step by step.
1. Enter Your Basic Case Details
You’ll input a few essential details:
- Your percentage of fault (from 0–49%)
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Injury severity
- Insurance policy limit (optional)
- Attorney fees and case costs
2. Georgia’s Comparative Fault Rule Applies
Georgia follows a “modified comparative fault” rule.
That means if you’re 50% or more at fault, you can’t recover any damages.
If you’re less than 50% at fault, your settlement is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Example: If you were 20% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you could recover $80,000.
3. The Calculator Multiplies for Pain and Suffering
The tool uses a severity multiplier to estimate non-economic damages (pain, suffering, emotional distress).
| Injury Severity | Example | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | Bruising, sprains | 1.5x |
| Moderate | Broken bones, fractures | 3x |
| Severe | Organ damage, PTSD, nerve injury | 4.5x |
The more severe your injury, the higher your pain and suffering value.
4. Applies Attorney Fees and Case Costs
If you hire an attorney, their contingency fee is subtracted from your total settlement.
Typical Georgia rates are:
- 33.3% if settled before litigation
- 40% if the case goes to trial
- 0% if you handle it yourself (not recommended for serious cases)
The calculator also lets you input case costs and medical liens that you’ll need to repay.
5. Shows Your Estimated Net Recovery
Finally, the calculator estimates:
- Total economic damages (medical bills, wages, property)
- Non-economic damages (pain and suffering)
- Final estimated settlement after fault and policy limits
- Your net recovery after attorney fees and costs
Example Settlement Calculation
Let’s look at a quick sample calculation.
| Input | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medical expenses | $15,000 |
| Lost wages | $5,000 |
| Property damage | $8,000 |
| Severity | Moderate (3x multiplier) |
| Fault | 10% |
| Attorney fee | 33.3% |
| Costs & liens | $2,500 |
Step-by-step:
- Economic damages = $15,000 + $5,000 + $8,000 = $28,000
- Non-economic damages = ($15,000 + $5,000) × 3 = $60,000
- Total = $88,000
- Less 10% fault = $79,200
- Attorney fee = 33.3% = $26,376
- Less costs = $2,500
- Net recovery = $50,324
That’s what the calculator will display as your estimated payout.
Georgia’s 50% Bar Rule Explained
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33), you can only recover damages if you’re less than 50% responsible for your own injury.
If you’re 50% or more at fault, your recovery is $0.
This is one of the most important parts of Georgia’s personal injury law—and it’s built into this calculator’s logic. If you input a fault of 50% or higher, it automatically shows a zero recovery.
Why This Calculator Is Useful
This tool helps you:
- Understand how fault affects your payout
- See how attorney fees and costs change your bottom line
- Estimate your pain and suffering using proven multipliers
- Get a realistic picture of what you might take home after everything
It’s not a substitute for legal advice, but it’s a great first step toward understanding your case’s value before speaking to a lawyer.
When to Speak With a Georgia Personal Injury Attorney
The calculator gives an estimate—but every real case has unique factors:
- Insurance coverage limits
- Permanent disability or long-term care needs
- Medical liens or Medicare reimbursements
- Liability disputes
- Future wage loss or job impact
An experienced Georgia personal injury attorney can evaluate all these variables, negotiate with insurers, and help you maximize your settlement.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides a rough estimate for informational purposes only.
It is not legal advice. Georgia follows a modified comparative fault rule (50% bar) — you can only recover damages if your fault is 49% or less.
Always consult a qualified Georgia attorney for an accurate case evaluation.