emotional distress calculator

Settlement Estimate Tool

Estimate emotional distress value using severity, duration, treatment, evidence, liability, and recovery limits.

Start with the facts that usually drive value.

Claim type Liability strength Defendant conduct

These numbers help anchor a multiplier estimate.

Therapy / counseling costs

Medical / medication costs

Lost income linked to distress

The strongest claims usually have duration, treatment, and proof.

Severity level Moderate Duration of symptoms 6 months Clinical support Treatment consistency

Per-diem estimates need credible daily impact evidence.

Daily distress value $100 Life disruption Evidence strength Credibility / causation risk

Physical injury also occurred Public humiliation or reputation harm Medication or sleep disruption documented Symptoms are ongoing

A strong number means little if liability or collectability is weak.

Your responsibility / fault risk 0% Insurance / recovery limit

Use 0 if no known limit applies. Attorney fee 33% Case costs / liens