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Personal Injury Settlement Tracker

Track average settlement amounts by injury type, monitor major recent verdicts and settlements, and understand what factors drive personal injury case values across the United States.

Average Settlement Amounts by Case Type

Ranges represent typical settlements. Individual cases vary significantly based on injury severity, liability, jurisdiction, and other factors.

Car Accident

$15,000 – $500,000+

Key factors: Injury severity, liability, insurance limits

Medical Malpractice

$150,000 – $5M+

Key factors: Severity, causation strength, state damages cap

Slip & Fall

$15,000 – $250,000+

Key factors: Injury type, premises owner, surveillance evidence

Workplace Injury

$50,000 – $1M+

Key factors: Injury type, third-party liability, workers' comp

Product Liability

$75,000 – $5M+

Key factors: Defect type, injury severity, number of plaintiffs

Wrongful Death

$500,000 – $10M+

Key factors: Deceased's age/income, dependents, defendant size

Class Action

$100 – $10,000/person

Key factors: Class size, settlement fund, injury severity

Truck Accident

$100,000 – $3M+

Key factors: Carrier liability, injury severity, log violations

Recent Major Settlements & Verdicts

Company Amount Type Date
Johnson & Johnson Talcum powder ovarian cancer cases — federal jury verdict.
$890M Product Liability August 2026
McKesson Corp Opioid distribution liability — 3,000+ municipalities.
$2.1B Class Action August 2026
3M Company Combat Arms earplugs — hearing loss in military veterans.
$6B Product Liability 2023
Bayer AG Roundup glyphosate cancer liability — ongoing claims.
$10.9B Product Liability 2020
Walmart Slip and fall — black ice in Ohio parking lot. Jury verdict.
$3.2M Premises Liability July 2026
Tesla $400M Autopilot wrongful death lawsuit filed in federal court.
Pending Wrongful Death August 2026

What Determines Your Settlement Amount?

Medical Expenses

Past and future medical bills are the foundation of your claim. Higher medical costs generally mean higher settlements.

Lost Income

Wages lost due to your injury and any reduction in future earning capacity are fully compensable.

Pain & Suffering

Non-economic damages for physical pain and emotional distress — often 1.5–5x your medical expenses depending on severity.

Liability Strength

The clearer the defendant's fault, the higher your settlement. Disputed liability significantly reduces offer value.

Insurance Policy Limits

The at-fault party's insurance limits cap your recovery unless you pursue them personally or have underinsured coverage.

State Law

Damages caps, comparative fault rules, and local jury trends all significantly affect settlement values.

What Is Your Case Worth?

Settlement ranges are just averages. The best way to understand your case's value is a free consultation with a personal injury attorney who handles your type of claim.