Analyzing Data...
Gross settlement and net recovery are different. Breakdown math helps you compare proposals and avoid payout surprises.
A basic framework is gross settlement minus attorney fee minus case costs minus lien and reimbursement obligations.
Your final net can change if lien amounts or costs are updated near closing.
Use projected ranges, not single-point assumptions, when any lien or future expense is still uncertain.
Keep every line item tied to a document so you can validate assumptions quickly.