function calculateCompensation() {
var settlement = parseFloat(document.getElementById('settlementAmount').value) || 0;
var feePct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('attorneyFeePercent').value) || 0;
var expenses = parseFloat(document.getElementById('litigationExpenses').value) || 0;
var referralPct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('referralFeePercent').value) || 0;
var liens = parseFloat(document.getElementById('medicalLiens').value) || 0;
if (settlement <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid settlement amount.");
return;
}
// Calculation Logic
var grossAttorneyFee = settlement * (feePct / 100);
var referralPayout = grossAttorneyFee * (referralPct / 100);
var handlingFirmNet = grossAttorneyFee – referralPayout;
// Client gets the settlement minus the attorney's gross fee, expenses, and liens
var clientNetPayout = settlement – grossAttorneyFee – expenses – liens;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('grossFeeRes').innerText = '$' + grossAttorneyFee.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('referralRes').innerText = '$' + referralPayout.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('firmNetRes').innerText = '$' + handlingFirmNet.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('clientNetRes').innerText = '$' + clientNetPayout.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resultArea').style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding Case Connect Compensation Models
In the legal industry, specifically personal injury and mass torts, "Case Connect" refers to the strategic partnership between referring attorneys and the firm handling the litigation. Calculating the exact compensation requires a deep dive into contingency fees, referral agreements, and net recovery logistics.
How the Calculation Works
Most legal settlements follow a strict hierarchy of distribution. The primary variables include:
Gross Settlement: The total amount recovered from the defendant or insurance provider.
Attorney Fee: Typically ranging from 33.3% to 40% of the gross recovery.
Referral Fee: A percentage of the attorney fee (not the total settlement) paid to the originating attorney or Case Connect partner.
Expenses & Liens: Costs incurred during discovery, expert witnesses, and medical bills that must be repaid before the client receives their net check.
Example Breakdown
Consider a settlement of $100,000. If the contingency fee is 33.3%, the gross attorney fee is $33,300. If there is a 25% referral agreement through Case Connect, the referring entity receives $8,325 (25% of $33,300). If litigation expenses were $2,000 and medical liens were $10,000, the client's net recovery would be $54,700.
Why Transparency Matters
Using a Case Connect Compensation Calculator ensures that all parties—the handling firm, the referring partner, and the client—have realistic expectations of the final disbursement. This prevents disputes during the closing phase and ensures compliance with ethical rules regarding fee-sharing agreements.