Wrongful Death Settlement Calculator

Understanding Wrongful Death Settlements

Wrongful death settlements are designed to compensate surviving family members for the financial and emotional losses resulting from the death of a loved one due to another party's negligence or wrongful act. Our wrongful death settlement calculator provides estimates based on standard calculation methods used in legal practice.

Settlement Calculation Methodology

The settlement is calculated using these formulas:

Lost Income = Annual Income × Years Remaining Until Retirement

Base Damages = Lost Income + Medical Expenses + Funeral Expenses + Legal Costs

Pain & Suffering = Base Damages × (Pain & Suffering % / 100)

Loss of Companionship = Base Damages × (Loss of Companionship % / 100)

Total Settlement = Base Damages + Pain & Suffering + Loss of Companionship

Example Calculation:

• Annual Income = $75,000
• Years Remaining = 10 → Lost Income = $750,000
• Medical & Funeral Expenses = $25,000
• Legal Costs = $25,000
• Base Damages = $750,000 + $25,000 + $25,000 = $800,000
• Pain & Suffering 25% → $800,000 × 0.25 = $200,000
• Loss of Companionship 15% → $800,000 × 0.15 = $120,000
• Total Settlement = $800,000 + $200,000 + $120,000 = $1,120,000

Factors Affecting Settlements

Actual settlements vary based on jurisdiction, evidence strength, the deceased's age and health, dependents, and specific circumstances. This calculator provides a baseline estimate for informational purposes using our wrongful death settlement calculator methodology.