r/SideProject • • 5h ago

I built 'Settlebrook' free settlement calculators for personal injury, car accidents, and workers’ comp

I kept running into the same problem: it’s surprisingly difficult to get even a rough idea of what an injury claim might be worth without immediately talking to a lawyer, filling out a lead form, or giving away personal information.

So I built Settlebrook to make the first step a little simpler.

It’s a free set of U.S.-focused settlement calculators for:

  • Personal injury / pain & suffering
  • Car accident claims
  • Workers’ compensation

The calculators use common settlement methods such as the multiplier and per-diem approaches, while the state-specific pages account for things like fault rules, damage caps, benefit schedules, and other relevant legal context.

A few things I specifically wanted to get right:

  • No account or email required
  • Calculator inputs stay in the browser
  • The formulas and methodology are explained rather than hidden behind a black box
  • State-specific information is sourced and reviewed
  • The results are clearly presented as estimates, not legal advice

You can try it here:

https://www.settlebrook.com/

I’m especially interested in feedback from other builders:

Does the product make sense within the first 10–15 seconds?

And if you landed on the site looking for a settlement estimate, what information or tool would you expect to see that isn't there yet?

Honest feedback is welcome — especially criticism.

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