What does multiplier method mean in personal injury?

A common shorthand used by US adjusters in which non-economic damages are estimated as a multiple (typically 1.5x to 5x) of the special damages. It is a starting point, not a rule of law. Severity, permanence, and the strength of medical evidence pull the multiplier higher; pre-existing conditions and weak liability pull it lower.

Where does multiplier method apply?

Multiplier method applies in: United States. See the country pages for jurisdictional detail.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page describes the term as it appears in published authority and practitioner usage. For advice on your specific case, consult a solicitor or attorney qualified in your jurisdiction.

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What does multiplier method mean in personal injury?
A common shorthand used by US adjusters in which non-economic damages are estimated as a multiple (typically 1.5x to 5x) of the special damages. It is a starting point, not a rule of law. Severity, permanence, and the strength of medical evidence pull the multiplier higher; pre-existing conditions and weak liability pull it lower.
Where does multiplier method apply?
Multiplier method applies in: United States. See the country pages for jurisdictional detail.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page describes the term as it appears in published authority and practitioner usage. For advice on your specific case, consult a solicitor or attorney qualified in your jurisdiction.

★ editorial note

This entry describes the term as it appears in published authority and practitioner usage. Nothing on this page is legal advice. For your specific case, consult a solicitor or attorney qualified in your jurisdiction. See /methodology for how we derive figures elsewhere on the site, /sources for the standing authority list, and /disclaimer for the scope statement.

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