Medical Malpractice Damages Estimator

Estimates potential medical malpractice damages including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Results are estimates only and do not constitute legal advice.

Medical Expenses

Past Medical Expenses ($):

Future Medical Expenses (Annual $):

Years of Future Medical Care Needed:

Lost Income

Past Lost Wages ($):

Annual Income Before Injury ($):

Years of Future Earning Capacity Lost:

Percentage Reduction in Earning Capacity (%):

Non-Economic Damages

Pain & Suffering Multiplier (1–5): Applied to total economic damages. Use higher values for severe, permanent injuries.

State Non-Economic Damages Cap ($ — 0 if none):

Discount Rate & Adjustments

Discount Rate for Future Damages (%): Used to calculate present value of future losses (typical range: 2%–5%).

Estimated Liability / Fault Percentage (%): Reflects likelihood of proving full liability (0–100%).

Formulas Used

Economic Damages

Past Medical Expenses: Actual costs already incurred (no discounting).
Future Medical Expenses (PV): PV = Annual Cost × [1 − (1 + r)⁻ⁿ] / r, where r = discount rate, n = years of care.
Past Lost Wages: Actual wages lost to date (no discounting).
Future Loss of Earning Capacity (PV): Annual Loss = Annual Income × (Reduction % / 100); PV = Annual Loss × [1 − (1 + r)⁻ⁿ] / r.
Total Economic = Past Medical + PV Future Medical + Past Wages + PV Future Earning Loss

Non-Economic Damages

Final Estimate

Assumptions & References

Future damages are discounted to present value using a standard annuity formula consistent with Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. v. Pfeifer, 462 U.S. 523 (1983).
This tool provides estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed medical malpractice attorney for case evaluation.