A good calculator generally estimates a range based on inputs like:
- Hospital and treatment costs (including follow-up care)
- Lost wages and reduced ability to work
- Property damage (when it’s part of the same claim process)
- Injury seriousness and expected recovery timeline
- Non-economic impacts such as pain, limitations, and mental distress
For Stafford riders, the practical value of a calculator is less about predicting an exact number and more about helping you organize your claim. If you can’t clearly explain your losses—especially the ones that aren’t obvious at first—offers tend to stay low.


