Compensation Claim Estimate Calculator

Work out compensation claim estimate instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Compensation Claim Estimate Calculator

A personal injury award is built from general damages for the injury itself and special damages for quantifiable financial loss. Any contributory negligence reduces the whole award proportionately, and interest is normally added on the reduced figure from a date set by the court.

Formulas

Gross claim

Gross = General damages + Special damages

Net award

Net = Gross x (1 - Contributory negligence %) x (1 + Interest %)

Worked example

With the default values below, Compensation Claim Estimate Calculator returns Indicative net award of $364,640.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

General damages (pain, suffering, loss of amenity): 250,000
Special damages (medical costs, lost earnings, expenses): 180,000
Contributory negligence attributed to claimant: 20
Interest awarded on damages: 6

Results

Indicative net award: $364,640.00
Gross claim before reductions: $430,000.00
Reduction for contributory negligence: $86,000.00
Interest on damages: $20,640.00

Step by step

1Values used
2Gross claim
3Net award
4Indicative net award= 364,640.00
5Gross claim before reductions= 430,000.00
6Reduction for contributory negligence= 86,000.00
7Interest on damages= 20,640.00

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are general damages assessed?

By reference to judicial guidelines or tariff brackets for the injury type and duration, supported by medical evidence.

Does contributory negligence apply to special damages too?

Yes. The reduction applies to the entire award, not just the general damages element.