Damages Estimate Calculator

What this is: a calculator for step 3 of the roadmap: add up what you're owed. Enter each loss you can prove, subtract anything already paid to you, and see a total. It's a worksheet for your own planning, not a ruling on what a court will award.

Tips: only count amounts you can back up with a receipt, estimate, invoice or record. Don't count the same loss twice. For more on what usually counts, see how much you can sue for.

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Rules, deadlines, fees and forms vary by state and court. Check your court's rules or self-help center before you act.

In the Playbook (members):

• An itemized calculator by category, with a proof checklist for each
• Filing and service costs kept separate
• A state dropdown comparing your total to the small claims limits we've verified
• A copy-and-print summary for your file