Workers' Compensation Settlement Calculator
Rough settlement range for a workers' compensation claim — medicals, lost wages, impairment.
Estimated total settlement
$50,200
- Medical (past + future)
- $18,000
- Lost wages (TTD)
- $7,200
- Permanent impairment
- $25,000
- After 20% attorney fee
- $40,160
Workers comp is state-specific — benefits and payout structures vary wildly. Some states cap TTD at a percentage of state average weekly wage. Always consult a workers comp attorney in your state; initial consultation is typically free.
About this calc
Estimate a workers' comp settlement combining medical bills, temporary disability (lost wages), and permanent impairment. States vary enormously — this is a starting figure for negotiation.
FAQ
- What does a workers' comp settlement cover?
- Three components: medical treatment (past + future), temporary disability pay (typically 2/3 of your weekly wage while you can't work), and a lump sum for any permanent impairment rated by an IME doctor.
- How is the impairment rating determined?
- An independent medical examiner (IME) assigns a permanent impairment percentage based on the AMA Guides — e.g. 10% for a serious back injury. Each state then multiplies that by a state-specific dollar amount per percent of body.
- What's the attorney fee for workers comp?
- Lower than personal injury — typically 15-25% and state-capped. Some states cap attorney fees entirely once above a threshold.
- Why are workers comp settlements so variable by state?
- Each state sets its own benefit caps, wage replacement ratio, impairment rates, and cost-of-living adjustments. A 10% impairment in California can settle for 3-4x the same injury in Alabama.