Estimate your weekly workers' comp benefit, total payout, and permanent disability value based on your state's benefit formula and injury.
Workers' comp attorneys typically charge 15–25% of your settlement — and only if you win. They fight for maximum impairment ratings, challenge return-to-work orders, and negotiate lump-sum settlements that are often 3–4× the weekly benefit value. Especially important if your claim is disputed or involves a permanent injury.
Get a Free Workers' Comp Consultation →Workers' compensation benefits replace a portion of your pre-injury wages while you recover. Most states pay 66â…”% (two-thirds) of your Average Weekly Wage (AWW) for temporary total disability — with a maximum weekly cap that varies by state. Some states pay up to 70% and have higher caps.
Your AWW is usually calculated as your average gross weekly earnings over the 52 weeks prior to your injury. If you worked part of the year, the calculation may differ. Tips, overtime, and other compensation may or may not be included depending on your state.
Permanent impairment is rated on a percentage scale by an authorized physician. Each body part has a maximum number of "weeks" assigned to it under your state's schedule. For example, an arm might be worth 312 weeks — a 20% impairment rating on an arm would be worth 62.4 weeks of benefits. Higher impairment ratings and higher wages produce larger permanent disability awards.
Many workers' comp cases settle as a lump-sum payment — typically calculated as the present discounted value of all future weekly benefits. A workers' comp attorney negotiates this settlement and can often achieve amounts significantly higher than what the insurer initially offers.