In practical terms, a calculator is useful for:
- Estimating medical expenses to date and reasonable future care needs
- Listing lost wages and work-impact costs (including missed shifts)
- Identifying potential out-of-pocket expenses (transportation, prescriptions, follow-up treatment)
What it can’t do is predict how insurers and defense counsel will treat your case under the facts. In truck crashes, disputes often turn on:
- Whether the injury is supported by objective medical findings
- Whether the crash was preventable and who should be held responsible
- How much coverage is available across the trucking and insurance layers
A calculator may give you a range, but Massachusetts claims are still won or lost on proof.


