Settlement Ranges by Injury Type
The following ranges reflect historical settlement data for Los Angeles County motor vehicle accident cases, sourced from California Superior Court civil case records and verified by licensed California attorneys. Amounts vary significantly based on liability, insurance coverage, and case-specific factors.
Injury TypeSeverityEst. Range
Soft Tissue (Whiplash)
Minor/Moderate$3,500 – $15,000
Broken Bones / Fractures
Moderate$25,000 – $75,000
Spinal Fusion / Surgery
Severe$100,000 – $500,000
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Catastrophic$250,000 – $1M+
Source: California Superior Court — Los Angeles County civil case records (2025–2026) · Reviewed by Yosi Yahoudai, J.D. · CA Bar #SBN 250679
What affects your settlement amount?
- Severity and type of injuries sustained
- Whether you were partially at fault (Pure Comparative Negligence applies)
- Insurance policy limits of the at-fault driver
- Medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages
- Liable party (individual driver, employer, rideshare company, etc.)