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Settlement Readiness by State 2026
An original state-by-state readiness table showing what accident victims should document before evaluating settlement options.
Last updated 2026-05-26
Methodology
- This is not an average settlement database and does not estimate case value.
- Readiness scores are editorial, based on fault-rule complexity, deadline pressure, and common documentation burdens after a crash.
- The goal is to help victims, journalists, and community sites explain what records matter before any settlement discussion.
| State | Readiness score | Why it matters | Best supporting resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 94/100 | Small fault disputes can matter, so evidence preservation is especially important. | View guide |
| Alaska | 79/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Arizona | 80/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Arkansas | 81/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| California | 82/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Colorado | 83/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Connecticut | 84/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Delaware | 85/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Florida | 86/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Georgia | 87/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Hawaii | 88/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Idaho | 89/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Illinois | 78/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Indiana | 79/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Iowa | 80/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Kansas | 81/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Kentucky | 91/100 | Shorter filing windows make early documentation and calendar tracking important. | View guide |
| Louisiana | 91/100 | Shorter filing windows make early documentation and calendar tracking important. | View guide |
| Maine | 84/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Maryland | 94/100 | Small fault disputes can matter, so evidence preservation is especially important. | View guide |
| Massachusetts | 86/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Michigan | 87/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Minnesota | 88/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Mississippi | 89/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Missouri | 78/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Montana | 79/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Nebraska | 80/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Nevada | 81/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| New Hampshire | 82/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| New Jersey | 83/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| New Mexico | 84/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| New York | 85/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| North Carolina | 94/100 | Small fault disputes can matter, so evidence preservation is especially important. | View guide |
| North Dakota | 87/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Ohio | 88/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Oklahoma | 89/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Oregon | 78/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Pennsylvania | 79/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Rhode Island | 80/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| South Carolina | 81/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| South Dakota | 82/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Tennessee | 91/100 | Shorter filing windows make early documentation and calendar tracking important. | View guide |
| Texas | 84/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Utah | 85/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Vermont | 86/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Virginia | 94/100 | Small fault disputes can matter, so evidence preservation is especially important. | View guide |
| Washington | 88/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| West Virginia | 89/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Wisconsin | 78/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
| Wyoming | 79/100 | Medical records, photos, repair estimates, and wage records help clarify the claim timeline. | View guide |
How Publishers Can Use This
- Original editorial dataset for reporters covering insurance, settlements, or consumer safety.
- Helpful reference for clinics and local directories that do not want to publish legal advice.
- Natural internal support for the case calculator and state law pages.
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