AI tools typically generate an output based on generalized patterns—injury description, age, and broad care assumptions. In real California settlement negotiations, the amount is much more tied to:
- Documented neurological findings (not just a diagnosis label)
- Causation proof (what caused the injury and when it became apparent)
- Future medical and support needs supported by a life-care plan
- Liability evidence (traffic scene facts, witness credibility, maintenance history)
In practice, two people with the same spinal injury classification can face very different settlement outcomes depending on how their medical records read and whether functional limits are clearly tied to the accident.


