Dog Bite Settlement Calculator

Estimate potential compensation for dog bite injuries in the US or UK. Get a transparent breakdown of economic damages, pain & suffering, liability reductions, attorney fees, and your estimated net‑to‑client.

Case Basics

Jurisdiction Sets default multipliers and ranges (you can still customize below).

Known Insurance Policy Limit (optional, $/£) We’ll cap estimates at this amount if provided.

Your % fault (comparative negligence)

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Some states are contributory (any fault may bar recovery). We’ll warn you if selected.

US State / UK Nation

Weekly Earnings (for wage loss)

Economic Damages

Past Medical

Future Medical

Lost Wages

Future Earnings

Property Damage

Out‑of‑Pocket

Tip: Include travel, meds, therapy copays, childcare, and any documented expenses.

Injury & Impact

Injury Severity (base multiplier)

Location premium

Scarring

Psychological Impact

Complications

Age factor

Recovery status

Modifiers adjust the non‑economic damages (pain & suffering) by adding percentages to the base multiplier.

Legal & Fees

Attorney Fee %

Case Costs (filing, experts, records)

Medical Liens/Reimbursement

Range Strategy

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Estimated Settlement

Damages Summary

Economic: —

Pain & Suffering (×—): —

Gross & Adjustments

Gross (pre‑fault): —

After Fault (0%): —
Policy Cap: —

Net to Client (Estimate)

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Fees: — • Costs: — • Liens: —

Expected Range:— to —

How this calculator works

Step 1: Add all economic losses (medical bills, wage loss, property, out‑of‑pocket).
Step 2: Choose an injury severity multiplier and adjust with modifiers (location, scarring, PTSD, infection, age, recovery).
Step 3: We compute a gross value (economic + non‑economic), apply your % fault, and cap at any known policy limit.
Step 4: We deduct attorney fees, costs, and liens to estimate your net to client amount. Results are an estimate based on inputs and public guidelines; not legal advice.

Dog Bite Settlement FAQs

US vs UK—what’s different?

US values are often expressed with a medical multiplier plus liability rules varying by state. UK values frequently reference Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) bands plus special damages. This tool supports both styles.

What multiplier should I pick?

Start with injury severity and adjust using modifiers. The tool shows your final effective multiplier before fault.

Will my fault reduce compensation?

In comparative fault jurisdictions, awards reduce by your percentage of fault. Some US states apply contributory negligence (any fault may bar recovery)—consult a solicitor/attorney.

Are settlements taxable?

Personal injury compensatory damages for physical injuries are generally not taxable in the US (exceptions apply). UK rules vary by head of loss. Always seek tax advice.