Pain and Suffering Multiplier Calculator
Estimate non-economic damages using an adjustable multiplier.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
Estimated net case value
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- Economic damages: —
- Non-economic estimate: —
- Gross value after fault: —
- Fees, costs and liens: —
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Quick summary: Estimate non-economic damages using an adjustable multiplier.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate non-economic damages using an adjustable multiplier.
How to use it
Enter Economic damages used for multiplier ($); Lost wages and income ($); Other economic damages ($); Non-economic damages multiplier; Claimant fault reduction (%); Attorney contingency fee (%); Case costs, liens and reimbursements ($). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
Economic damages are added to a multiplier-based non-economic estimate, reduced for entered fault, then attorney fees, costs and liens are subtracted.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Economic damages used for multiplier ($) | 30000 |
|---|---|
| Lost wages and income ($) | 0 |
| Other economic damages ($) | 0 |
| Non-economic damages multiplier | 2 |
| Claimant fault reduction (%) | 0 |
| Attorney contingency fee (%) | 33.33 |
| Case costs, liens and reimbursements ($) | 5000 |
| Estimated net case value | $55,003.00 |
|---|---|
| Economic damages | $30,000.00 |
| Non-economic estimate | $60,000.00 |
| Gross value after fault | $90,000.00 |
| Fees, costs and liens | $34,997.00 |
Important limitations
Settlement values vary widely by jurisdiction, evidence, policy limits, caps, causation, comparative fault and negotiation. This is not legal advice.
A multiplier is not evidence of an award
The output is an arithmetic scenario using the damages and multiplier entered. The calculator does not derive the multiplier from case facts, local law, liability, insurance limits or comparable decisions. Use it to understand how a proposed multiplier changes a total, not to describe a legally owed or likely settlement. Preserve the underlying bills and avoid entering the same loss twice in separate damages fields.