Most AI tools work by taking a few inputs (age, injury type, relationship, estimated losses) and producing a “range.” The problem is that wrongful death cases are rarely driven by averages.
In Northbrook, common scenarios create fact-heavy disputes, such as:
- Liability disagreements after commute-related crashes (speed, lane position, distraction, and visibility)
- Causation fights when injuries worsen over time or when there are multiple medical contributors
- Insurance coverage and policy arguments that can limit what a family can recover
A calculator may not account for those disputes—so it can either understate or overstate what’s realistically recoverable.


