The amount of a settlement or jury award varies greatly depending on many factors including the facts of the case and the extent of your injuries. Expenses such as medical bills, car repair bills, lost wages, and other monetary losses can help start the calculation process. Determining your compensation for pain and suffering is more difficult and is generally what is reasonable compensation for your injuries. There are many ways to calculate the pain and suffering component. Some lawyers take a multiple of the medical bills. For example, if your medical bills are $100,000, the pain and suffering award could be three times that amount at $300,000. Some lawyers just present a fair number depending on many factors such as the severity of the case, the jury, the judge, and the insurance company. At Schlacter Law, our goal is to maximize this amount, putting more money in our clients’ pockets.