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Calculate expected settlement after fees.
Quick answer: Settlement Calculator
Structured-settlement or lump-sum trade: discount rate turns future payments into present value.
Example: $1,800/mo for 15 years discounted at 7.5% might PV around $180k - even if nominal sum is $324k.
Calculations follow the documented formula on this page; rounding and input units can change the last digit-treat outputs as educational estimates unless you reconcile with source systems.
* This is an estimate. Actual amounts may vary slightly based on input assumptions.
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Calculate expected settlement after fees.
Inputs on this page: Claim Amount, Attorney Fee (%). Assumptions stay visible so you can reproduce the figure elsewhere.
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The Formula
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The result is calculated using standard industry formulas and validated input ranges.
Worked check: $1,800/mo for 15 years discounted at 7.5% might PV around $180k - even if nominal sum is $324k.
Keep the same assumptions and open a neighbor calculator when your question branches: Accident Compensation Calculator, Legal Fee Estimator, Privacy Policy Generator, Terms and Conditions Generator. Each page documents its own formula beside the fields.
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$1,800/mo for 15 years discounted at 7.5% might PV around $180k - even if nominal sum is $324k.
Re-enter the same numbers in the calculator above to confirm the page math matches the interactive result.
People who care about settlement use Settlement Calculator as a planning sandbox: Tax treatment of settlements varies by damage type - don’t DIY that.
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Run Settlement Calculator in the browser and read the breakdown beside the form.
Transparent formula
The formula and worked example on this page match what the calculator uses.
Privacy friendly
No account required; inputs stay in your session unless you choose to share them.
Cross-device ready
Layout works on mobile, tablet, and desktop for the same field labels.
Official references for context. Calculator outputs are planning estimates—confirm material decisions with the primary authority or a qualified professional. See our methodology and editorial policy.
Reviewed July 18, 2026 · Content stamp 2026-07-18
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Yes, the Settlement Calculator is completely free with no hidden limits.
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Structured-settlement or lump-sum trade: discount rate turns future payments into present value.
$1,800/mo for 15 years discounted at 7.5% might PV around $180k - even if nominal sum is $324k.
Tax treatment of settlements varies by damage type - don’t DIY that. Inflation eats fixed payments - index if negotiating, when possible. Compare three buyers; shark rates hide in “admin fees.”
No. Use it as a transparent planning check, then verify critical outcomes in your own systems or with a qualified professional when stakes are high.
Compare units, rounding, compounding, and tax basis side by side. This page documents: The result is calculated using standard industry formulas and validated input ranges.
Factoring companies buy your stream at a discount. This shows the math behind “cash now” offers - lawyer review still mandatory before you sign rights away. Formula reference: The result is calculated using standard industry formulas and validated input ranges.
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Product editor | Last reviewed July 18, 2026
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