# Settlement payout structures in mass tort litigation

> How global settlement matrices work and how individual plaintiff compensation is calculated.

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**Last updated:** 2026-06-11

Mass tort settlements are often structured using a settlement matrix or grid that assigns point values based on injury severity, age, medical history, duration of use, and other objective factors.

Higher points translate to higher settlement amounts within the total settlement fund. Some matrices also include tiered compensation for catastrophic injuries, multiple comorbidities, or surgical interventions.

Our case evaluator provides illustrative payout ranges based on your answers. Actual settlement amounts depend on the specific settlement agreement, available fund, number of claimants, and other variables no website can predict.

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