Professional-grade valuation for Fatality Claims. Analyze settlement trajectories using 2026 SSA life tables, CDC mortality data, and survivor indemnity benchmarks.
Med-Mal Death Avg
$1,200,000
2026 Case Data
Truck Fatality Avg
$1,500,000
FMCSA Benchmark
Survival Delta
up to +150%
Pre-Death Pain
Representation Gap
3.5x Higher
IRC Industry Stat
A wrongful death settlement is a composite of two distinct legal actions: the **Wrongful Death** claim (damages to survivors) and the **Survival Action** (damages to the deceased's estate).
In 2026, valuation hinges on "Economic Loss of Support" filtered through 2026 SSA Life Expectancy tables. Our auditor accounts for **Hedonic Damages**—the intrinsic loss of life's pleasure—which acts as the primary "Expert Delta" in multi-million dollar verdicts.
Compensation for the pain and suffering experienced between injury and time of death.
Monetary value assigned to the loss of care, protection, and companionship for dependents.
The 'Invisible Delta' representing the lost pleasure of a life cut short.
"Fatality cases with legal representation statistically yield 3.5x higher net settlements due to 'Future Earning Capacity' forensics."
*Analysis based on Miller & Zois Fatality Verdict Database 2026.
Wrongful death recovery is heavily influenced by the legal standard of care applicable to the defendant.
Higher standard of care for public transit and commercial carriers (Buses, Airlines).
State-specific limits on non-economic damages (Loss of Companionship).
Forensic Valuation Framework
Sync with 2026 SSA Period Life Tables. Projected lifetime earnings adjusted for inflation and work-life probability.
Survival Action analysis. Documented pain, suffering, and consciousness duration prior to time of death.
Analysis of state-specific caps and loss of consortium eligibility for surviving family members.
A 'Survival Action' compensates for the pain and suffering the deceased felt before they died. 'Wrongful Death' compensates the family for their own loss (income, companionship).
Settlements are often front-loaded with 'lost future earnings.' If the deceased was young with a high 2026 life expectancy, the economic payout can exceed $3M-$5M depending on career path.
Determined by state statute. Generally includes the surviving spouse, children, and parents. Some jurisdictions allow dependents or life partners to claim loss of support.
Also known as 'loss of enjoyment of life.' It aims to quantify the value of the experiences, hobbies, and simple pleasures of life that the deceased can no longer enjoy.
Our private auditor provides an immediate actuarial estimate. Full litigation typically ranges from 18 to 36 months depending on the complexity of forensic evidence.
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