This tool provides general cost estimates for informational purposes only. It is NOT legal advice. Costs vary significantly based on individual circumstances. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for specific guidance.

Settlement Net Estimator

Estimate how much of a personal-injury settlement you may receive after attorney contingency fees and case costs are deducted. This is an illustrative tool only — your actual net will be determined by your signed attorney agreement.

How the estimate works

The calculator applies a simple formula:

Client net = Gross settlement × (1 − contingency %) − case costs

Gross settlement — the total amount the defendant or insurer agrees to pay.
Contingency fee — a percentage of the gross that goes to your attorney (typically 25–40%; one-third is most common before litigation).
Case costs — out-of-pocket expenses advanced by your attorney (medical records, experts, filing fees, depositions, etc.) that are reimbursed from the settlement.

Source: Nolo: Contingency Fee Basics; ABA Model Rule 1.5 (Fees)

Illustrative estimate only, not legal advice; actual fees/costs vary and are set by your attorney agreement. The typical one-third contingency is a common pre-litigation rate (ABA Model Rule 1.5(c); Nolo, 'Contingency Fee Basics'), but your agreement may differ.

Settlement Net Estimator

Enter the gross settlement amount, your attorney's contingency fee percentage, and anticipated case costs to see an illustrative breakdown.

Gross Settlement Amount

Total amount before any deductions

Attorney Contingency Fee

Typically 25–40%; default is 33.33%

Total Case Costs

Expenses advanced by attorney (medicals, experts, filing fees)

The one-third (33.33%) default reflects the most common pre-litigation contingency rate in the United States. Nolo: Contingency Fee Basics; ABA Model Rule 1.5 (Fees).