Free Legal Estimate Tool – United States
Dog Bite Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential dog bite compensation using the multiplier method. Combines economic damages, injury severity, state laws, and case-specific factors for a realistic settlement range.
How the Calculator Works
Settlement Formula (Multiplier Method)
Economic Damages = Medical + Lost Wages + Property Damage
Non-Economic Damages = Economic Damages × Adjusted Multiplier
Gross Settlement = Economic + Non-Economic Damages
Net Settlement = Gross × (1 − Fault %)
Non-Economic Damages = Economic Damages × Adjusted Multiplier
Gross Settlement = Economic + Non-Economic Damages
Net Settlement = Gross × (1 − Fault %)
How to Use This Calculator
1
Enter Victim InfoSelect age, gender, state, and incident details.
2
Describe the DogChoose breed classification and prior aggression history.
3
Detail InjuriesSelect Dunbar severity, body location, injury types, and psychological impact.
4
Add Economic DamagesEnter medical bills, lost wages, and property damage amounts.
5
Set LiabilityAdjust fault percentage and insurance limit. Results update instantly.
Worked Example
Scenario: 35-year-old female, California, Level 4 bite to face, permanent scarring, moderate PTSD.
Economic Damages: $15,000 medical + $5,000 lost wages = $20,000
Base Multiplier: 3.5 (Level 4) + 0.8 (face) + 0.5 (scarring) + 0.5 (PTSD) + 0.2 (female face) = 5.5×
Non-Economic: $20,000 × 5.5 = $110,000
Gross Settlement: $20,000 + $110,000 = $130,000
Net (0% fault): $130,000
Average Settlement Ranges (2024–2025)
Minor (Level 1–2)
$5,000 – $15,000
Moderate (Level 3)
$15,000 – $50,000
Severe (Level 4–5)
$50,000 – $250,000+
