Our Formulas Are Public
Every calculator on Settlebrook uses the two methods actually used in US personal injury practice: the multiplier method, which multiplies economic damages by a severity factor from 1.5x to 5.0x, and the per diem method, which multiplies a daily rate by the number of recovery days. We do not use proprietary black-box scoring.
The exact formula each tool runs is described on the tool page itself. Your inputs never leave your browser — Settlebrook collects no personal data and requires no signup.
State Law Figures Come From Official Sources
Statutory figures on Settlebrook state pages — maximum weekly benefit rates, damage caps, statutes of limitations, and fault rules — are verified against primary sources: state statutes, state workers compensation agencies, and published court decisions. That includes agencies such as the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, and the Arizona Industrial Commission.
Where a recent law changed the rules, we state the current rule rather than the outdated one still repeated on many websites. Florida's 2023 HB 837 reform is a clear example: it moved Florida to modified comparative fault and shortened the negligence statute of limitations to two years, and our Florida pages reflect that.
How Often Content Is Reviewed
State pages are reviewed against current law on a rolling basis, and each page displays its last review date. When a legislature changes a benefit schedule, cap, or deadline, the affected pages are updated as part of the next review cycle.
What Settlebrook Deliberately Does Not Do
Settlebrook does not provide legal advice, does not evaluate individual cases, does not connect users with law firms in exchange for fees, and does not collect or sell user data.
The calculators produce informational estimates. Actual settlement values depend on evidence, insurance limits, venue, and negotiation — factors no calculator can assess. Anyone with an active claim should consult a licensed attorney in their state.
Who Runs Settlebrook
Settlebrook is an independent editorial project. Content is produced and reviewed under the standards on this page, and every calculator page carries a disclaimer and a plain-language explanation of its method.
Questions or corrections: use the contact page. Corrections to legal figures are prioritized.