Estimate non-economic damages two ways.
Rough estimate only. Not legal advice — consult an attorney.
The multiplier method multiplies medical expenses by a severity factor; the per-diem method multiplies a daily rate by recovery days. We show both so you can compare.
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Pain and suffering is the hardest part of any claim to price, because there’s no invoice for it. Two methods dominate. The multiplier method takes your medical bills and multiplies them by a factor tied to severity — the approach insurers reach for most. The per-diem method assigns a daily dollar value to your suffering and multiplies by the days you spent recovering.
Neither method is "correct" — they’re negotiating anchors, and the truth usually lands between them. Compare both here, then lean on whichever better fits your story: per-diem reads well for a long, defined recovery; the multiplier suits serious or permanent injuries where bills alone understate the harm.
Non-economic damages for physical pain, emotional distress and reduced quality of life.
Medical bills times a factor (1.5–5) based on injury severity.
A daily dollar value for suffering times the number of recovery days.
Compare both — per-diem suits defined recoveries, the multiplier suits severe injuries.
No — consult an attorney.