An AI estimate generally works by taking limited inputs—injury description, age, and a few other factors—and producing a rough damages range. That can make it feel like you’re getting clarity.
But in real spinal cord injury (SCI) claims, the biggest swings come from details a calculator can’t see:
- Objective neurological findings documented over time
- Whether medical records support when the spinal injury occurred and what caused it
- The documented need for lifetime supports (not just short-term treatment)
- Proof of how the injury affects daily function—mobility, transfers, bowel/bladder management, skin risk, and caregiving needs
In other words, a number can’t substitute for a record.


