Personal Injury Settlement Calculator Santa Cruz, CA
Work out your likely compensation from medical bills, lost wages and California fault rules — free, instant, no sign-up.
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California: Your payout drops by your share of fault, but you can still recover even if you were mostly at fault.
Enter your medical expenses or lost wages — the estimate is built from them.
Law Office of Gina Occhipinti Borasi
4.8 · 19 reviews · Free consultation
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Braff Law Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers
5.0 · 12 reviews · Free consultation
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Taren Robert E
4.4 · 11 reviews · Free consultation
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Top-rated personal injury lawyers in Santa Cruz
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Law Office of Gina Occhipinti Borasi
Known for compassionate and clear communication, the Law Office of Gina Occhipinti Borasi specializes in personal injury cases, helping clients navigate insurance claims and legal processes. The team offers patient guidance through difficult times, with clients appreciating their thorough updates and empathetic approach, though some note occasional delays in response.
Braff Law Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers
With over 20 years of experience in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, Braff Law Firm combines legal and medical expertise to handle complex claims. The team offers thorough case evaluation and strategic litigation, and clients often highlight their attentive, understanding staff and personalized support throughout the process.
Taren Robert E
Specializing in disability cases, Taren Robert E offers focused legal support for those seeking benefits and appeals. The team is known for thorough negotiation and persistent advocacy, often helping clients secure disability after initial denials. Some clients note limited availability outside business hours but appreciate the professional and caring approach.
Santa Cruz Traffic Crash Statistics
All fatal traffic crashes in Santa Cruz, CA, 2024 (latest federal data)In 2024, 1 person died in 1 fatal traffic crash in Santa Cruz, CA (2 in 2023), according to NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
- Traffic deaths
- 12 in 2023
- Fatal crashes
- 12 in 2023
- 2022–2024 total
- 7people killed
- Pedestrians killed
- 1in the city
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2022–2024 data, compiled by TrustAnalytica. FARS covers crashes in which at least one person died; injury-only crashes are not included.
About this Personal Injury Settlement Calculator
This calculator uses the multiplier method, the starting point most insurance adjusters and personal injury lawyers use. It adds your financial losses (medical bills and lost wages) to a pain-and-suffering figure, which is those losses multiplied by a factor set by how serious the injury is: 1.5 to 2 times for minor injuries, up to 4 to 5 times for catastrophic ones. The type of accident adjusts the result, and it is then reduced by your share of fault under California law.
California rules this calculator applies
- Fault rule
- Pure comparative fault. Your payout drops by your share of fault, but you can still recover even if you were mostly at fault.
- Deadline to file
- You generally have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim in California. Claims against a government body usually need formal notice much sooner, and medical malpractice and wrongful death claims can have their own deadlines.
General information about California law, not legal advice, and the estimate is not a guarantee of any outcome. A lawyer can tell you how these rules apply to your case.