What's Your Personal Injury Case Actually Worth?
A practical guide that breaks down exactly how personal injury case values are calculated—helping firms set realistic expectations and maximize settlements for every client.
"What's my case worth?" is the question every personal injury attorney hears in every consultation. How you answer it determines whether the client retains your firm—and whether they trust you throughout the process.
This guide demystifies personal injury case valuation with clear explanations of economic damages, non-economic damages, multiplier methods, and the factors that increase or decrease case value. It includes real-world valuation examples across common PI case types: auto accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries.
Use it to educate your team on valuation best practices, share relevant sections with clients during consultations, or reference it when preparing demand letters. The firms that communicate case value clearly and confidently are the ones that build lasting client relationships.
What You'll Learn
- How economic and non-economic damages are calculated
- The multiplier method and when to use it
- Factors that increase or decrease PI case value
- Valuation differences by case type (auto, slip/fall, med mal)
- How insurance companies calculate their offer ranges
- Setting realistic client expectations that build trust
- Demand letter strategies based on proper valuation
Table of Contents
- 1Introduction: The Case Value Question
- 2Chapter 1: Economic Damages Breakdown
- 3Chapter 2: Non-Economic Damages Explained
- 4Chapter 3: The Multiplier Method
- 5Chapter 4: Factors That Impact Case Value
- 6Chapter 5: Valuation by Case Type
- 7Chapter 6: How Insurance Companies Calculate
- 8Chapter 7: Setting Client Expectations
- 9Chapter 8: Maximizing Your Case Value
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