Oregon Personal Injury Settlement Calculator
Estimated Settlement & Recovery
Non-Economic Damages: $0.00
What Is the Oregon Personal Injury Settlement Calculator?
This calculator is a simple tool that estimates how much money you might recover in a personal injury case. It factors in things like:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Injury severity
- Attorney fees
- Your share of fault
It uses real formulas based on Oregon’s comparative fault laws and standard industry practices.
Why Use a Calculator Like This?
Because guessing doesn’t work.
Too many people undervalue or overestimate their claims. This tool helps you make a data-informed estimate so you can:
- Decide whether to hire a lawyer
- Know what’s fair in settlement talks
- Plan ahead financially
It’s not a substitute for legal advice, but it gets you much closer to a real number.
How the Calculator Works (Breakdown of Each Input)
Let’s decode what each field means — and why it matters.
1. Your Percentage of Fault (0–100%)
Oregon uses a modified comparative fault rule (51% bar). If you’re 51% or more at fault, you get nothing. If you’re 50% or less, your damages are reduced proportionally.
Example:
You’re 20% at fault. The total damages = $50,000
Your adjusted settlement = $50,000 – 20% = $40,000
2. Medical Expenses (Past & Future)
Enter the total cost of your treatments, surgeries, therapy, and any future care needs. This is one of the biggest parts of economic damages.
3. Lost Wages (Past & Future)
If the injury caused you to miss work — or reduced your earning capacity — include those losses here.
4. Property Damage
Mainly relevant for car accidents. Add in the cost to repair or replace your vehicle or any other property affected.
5. Injury & Recovery Severity
This is where non-economic damages come in — the pain, suffering, mental anguish.
Severity options:
- Minor (multiplier: 1.5)
- Moderate (multiplier: 3.0)
- Severe (multiplier: 4.5)
These multipliers estimate pain and suffering based on your medical and wage losses.
Formula example:
(Medical + Wages) × Multiplier = Non-economic damages
6. Insurance Policy Limit (Optional)
If you know the at-fault party’s policy limit, include it. If your calculated damages exceed that number, your recovery is capped.
7. Attorney’s Fee Percentage
Personal injury lawyers usually take 33.3% pre-litigation and up to 40% if litigation begins. You can also select 0% if you’re handling the case solo.
This affects your net recovery, not the total settlement.
8. Case Costs & Medical Liens
These are out-of-pocket legal or medical costs that must be repaid from your settlement. Include:
- Court filing fees
- Expert witness costs
- Medical liens
Example Calculation: How It All Comes Together
Let’s say:
- You’re 10% at fault
- Medical expenses: $20,000
- Lost wages: $5,000
- Property damage: $5,000
- Injury severity: Moderate (3.0 multiplier)
- No policy limit
- Attorney fee: 33.3%
- Case costs: $2,000
Step-by-step:
- Economic Damages = $20,000 + $5,000 + $5,000 = $30,000
- Non-Economic Damages = ($20,000 + $5,000) × 3.0 = $75,000
- Total Before Fault = $30,000 + $75,000 = $105,000
- 10% Fault Reduction = $10,500
- Settlement After Fault = $94,500
- Attorney Fee (33.3%) = ~$31,485
- Minus Costs ($2,000) =
- Net Recovery = $94,500 – $31,485 – $2,000 = $61,015
That’s your estimated take-home from the settlement.
Important Legal Note
This calculator assumes you’re within Oregon’s 51% fault threshold. If you’re 51% or more at fault, the law blocks any recovery.
Also, this is not legal advice — it’s a financial estimate. Always talk to a licensed Oregon attorney for guidance.
Key Takeaways
- The calculator gives a realistic ballpark of what your claim might be worth.
- Your fault percentage and injury severity heavily influence the result.
- You can see your net recovery after fees and costs — not just the top-line number.
- It’s fast, free, and helps you make smarter legal decisions.