Beverly Hills Injury Claim Value Calculator

Shared fault. California uses pure comparative fault: any recovery is reduced by the injured person's own share of fault, even above 50% (Li v. Yellow Cab Co., 1975). Fault is often disputed and is decided on the evidence, not on a self-estimate.

Medical bills. For insured treatment, California courts usually limit past medical damages to the amount actually paid, which is often well below the billed amount (Howell v. Hamilton Meats, 2011). Your health plan, Medi-Cal or Medicare may also claim repayment from any recovery.

Medical bills. Treatment on a lien is paid from any recovery. Courts have allowed full billed amounts as evidence of value in some lien cases (Pebley v. Santa Clara Organics, 2018), but these bills are often challenged and reduced.

Medical bills. Keep every bill and receipt. What counts toward economic damages is generally the reasonable cost of necessary treatment, which can depend on the amount actually paid or owed.

What usually matters for this injury. Soft tissue injuries often do not show up on X-rays, so insurers frequently dispute them. Consistent treatment records, how long recovery took and how the pain limited work, sleep and daily life tend to carry the most weight.

What usually matters for this injury. Imaging documents a fracture clearly. What shapes this part of a claim is whether surgery, plates or screws were needed, how long recovery took, and any lasting stiffness, loss of motion or arthritis risk.

What usually matters for this injury. Disc injuries are often argued to be age-related or pre-existing. Before-and-after imaging, your treating doctors' opinions and whether injections or surgery were needed are usually central.

What usually matters for this injury. Concussion and brain injury symptoms, such as headaches, memory problems, mood changes and trouble focusing, may not appear on standard scans. Neuropsychological testing and accounts from family and coworkers often show the effect on daily life.

What usually matters for this injury. These claims usually involve lifetime care, home and vehicle modifications and lost earning capacity, often projected by life care planners and economists. Loss of independence weighs heavily in the non-economic part.

What usually matters for this injury. The size, location and visibility of scarring, the need for grafts or revision surgery, and the emotional effect of a changed appearance are all considered.

What usually matters for this injury. Prosthetics and their replacement over a lifetime, rehabilitation, job retraining and the loss of activities you enjoyed are central to both parts of the claim.

What usually matters for this injury. Internal injuries can be life-threatening and are often found only through imaging or surgery. Hospital records, surgical notes and any long-term organ damage drive this part of the claim.

What usually matters for this injury. In general, the more serious and longer-lasting the injury, and the more it changes daily life, the more weight this part of a claim carries. Medical records and accounts from people who know you matter most.

Still in treatment. Your losses are not final yet. The full picture usually becomes clear once a doctor says you have reached maximum medical improvement.

No doctor yet. Gaps in treatment are one of the most common reasons insurers dispute an injury. Get checked for any symptoms, even mild ones.

Lasting effects. A permanent or long-term injury mainly affects future medical care, lost earning capacity and non-economic damages. These are usually proven through medical and, in serious cases, economic or vocational experts.

Insurance limits. California's minimum auto liability coverage is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident (since January 1, 2025). Many drivers carry only the minimum, and the policy limit often sets a practical ceiling on what the insurer pays. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may add to it.

Insurance and responsible parties. Commercial trucks usually carry far more liability coverage than personal cars; interstate freight carriers must carry at least $750,000 under federal rules. The driver, the trucking company and others, such as a loading company or repair shop, may share responsibility.

Fault disputes. Insurers often try to shift blame onto riders, and lane splitting and helmet use come up often when fault is argued. The other driver's policy limit also matters; California's minimum is $30,000 per person.

Rideshare coverage. California requires Uber and Lyft to carry $1,000,000 in liability coverage from the moment a driver accepts a ride until the passenger gets out. Coverage is lower when the app is on but no ride has been accepted, and the driver's personal policy applies when the app is off.

Insurance limits. The driver's policy limit often sets a practical ceiling on what the insurer pays; California's minimum is $30,000 per person. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy can often apply even when you were on foot.

Insurance limits. The driver's policy limit often sets a practical ceiling on what the insurer pays; California's minimum is $30,000 per person. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy can often apply even when you were riding a bike.

Proving the hazard. A property owner or business is generally responsible only if it knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition and did not fix it or warn about it. Photos, incident reports and surveillance footage matter, and footage is often deleted quickly.

Insurance limits. The responsible party's insurance policy often sets a practical ceiling on what an insurer pays, whatever the injury is worth. Recovering more usually depends on other coverage or other responsible parties.

Uninsured vehicle. Under Proposition 213 (Civil Code § 3333.4), an uninsured driver or vehicle owner usually cannot recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Economic losses can still be recovered, and there is an exception when the other driver is convicted of DUI for the crash.

Six-month deadline. Claims against a city, county, state agency or public transit operator usually must be presented within six months of the injury (Government Code § 911.2), long before the two-year lawsuit deadline.

Filing deadline. Most California injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). Time may be running short in your case.

Filing deadline. Most California injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). Exceptions exist, for example for minors and some injuries discovered later. Speak with an attorney right away.