US 2028 Personal Injury Settlement

2028 PI settlement formula: medical + lost wages + (medical × multiplier 1.5-5 for pain/suffering). Multiplier higher for severe + permanent injuries.

Medical bills ($)

Lost wages ($)

Future medical/lost ($)

Severity

2028 Settlement

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Net to Client

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Economic damages	—
Pain & suffering	—
Total settlement	—
Attorney fee (33%)	—
Net to client	—

Personal injury settlement formula 2028: Economic damages (medical bills + lost wages + future expenses) + Non-economic damages (pain & suffering = medical bills × multiplier 1.5-5). Multiplier depends on injury severity, permanence, impact on life. Attorney typical contingency: 25-40% of recovery, average 33.3%.

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Last updated May 2026. Sources: ABA.