Type what is [case] worth. The system pulls live data from MerusCase and computes eight settlement components:

  1. PD — estimated from QME WPI ratings, DOI-year rate tables (LC 4658), occupation/age adjustments
  2. TD — calculated from DOI-year min/max rates (LC 4453), payment history, gap analysis
  3. SJDB voucher — $6,000 for DOI 2013+ (LC 4658.7), typical buyout $2K-$6K
  4. Penalties — LC 5814 (up to 25%), LC 4650(d) (automatic 10% self-increase)
  5. Mileage — $0.725/mile (2026 IRS rate) for all medical travel
  6. Future medical — annual cost x life expectancy x present value factor
  7. Interest — 7% simple per annum (LC 5800)
  8. Attorney fees — 9-15% per WCAB approval (LC 4906/CCR 10844)

Then: net-to-client after fees, liens, and costs advanced. The number you walk into negotiation with.