the amount of money they would've gotten in damages wouldn't be

[EngLearner]

Although either aspect is possible, I think I had a point in that a stative verb in the main clause attracts the perfect aspect in the because-clause:

If you sued a big company and won, you wouldn't have enough money to cover your expenses because you wouldn't have gotten much in damages.

In contrast, a non-stative verb in the main clause attracts the simple aspect in the because-clause:

If you injured your back like that, the boss would fire you because the quality of your work would fall off.

This conforms to your advice, @jutfrank, in posts #8 and #19.