Online tools often work by asking a few questions and then generating a range based on typical patterns. The problem is that burns aren’t “typical” in the way calculators assume.
In practice, value turns on details like:
- Burn depth and location (hands, face, joints, or torso can affect function differently)
- Whether you needed grafting, surgery, or ongoing wound care
- How your symptoms evolve (some problems worsen after the initial healing stage)
- Whether your treatment was consistent and aligned with medical recommendations
Minnesota insurers frequently focus on whether the medical records support causation and severity. If an AI estimate doesn’t reflect what your doctors documented, it can lead you to either undervalue or overvalue your claim.


