Get a realistic settlement range built on California's actual permanent-disability rules — not a generic national formula. Free and instant.
Unlike generic national calculators, this estimator uses California's actual permanent-disability rules. Your permanent-disability (PD) payout is built from two numbers: your weekly PD rate and your number of PD weeks.
It's two-thirds of your average weekly wage, capped by statute. For 2014-and-later injuries with a rating under 70%, the PD rate runs between $160 and $290 per week; for ratings of 70% or higher it's $240–$435 per week, plus a life pension after the PD weeks are paid.
California sets the number of weeks by your disability rating under Labor Code § 4658 — and it's non-linear: the weeks-per-point rise as the rating climbs. A 30% disability is worth far more than three times a 10% disability.
Add potential future medical care and any unpaid temporary disability, and you get a settlement range. This tool gives you that range; a QME/AME medical evaluation and an attorney's review determine the real figure. No fee unless we win.
The permanent-disability portion is your weekly PD rate (two-thirds of your average weekly wage, capped by statute) multiplied by the number of weeks set by your disability rating under Labor Code § 4658. Your final settlement can also include future medical care and any unpaid temporary disability — which is why we show a range, not a single number.
That's normal — your rating usually comes from a medical evaluation (QME or AME). This tool can estimate a range from the injured body part, but the real number depends on those medical reports, your age, and your occupation.
Yes. For injuries in 2013 and later, California's rating schedule adjusts your disability percentage based on your age at injury and your occupation, which can move your settlement up or down.
No. It's an educational estimate only. Actual value depends on medical evidence (QME/AME), apportionment to pre-existing conditions, and negotiation. The best way to maximize your settlement is to have an attorney review your medical reports.
