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Workers' Comp Settlement Calculator
Estimate the value of a workers' compensation claim using your state's benefit rules — temporary disability wage replacement plus a permanent impairment award. No email required.
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Estimated California Settlement Value
Estimated total benefits
$51,336
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is a workers' compensation settlement calculated?
Most workers' comp settlements combine temporary total disability (TTD) wage-replacement benefits while you're off work with a permanent partial disability (PPD) award based on your impairment rating. TTD typically pays about two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a state maximum. PPD multiplies your impairment percentage by a state-defined number of weeks at your benefit rate.
Why does my state matter so much?
Workers' comp is governed entirely at the state level. The maximum weekly benefit, the wage-replacement percentage, the PPD schedule, and the statute of limitations all vary widely by state — the same injury can be worth very different amounts depending on where you were hurt.
What is an impairment rating?
After you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI), a physician assigns a permanent impairment rating (a percentage) reflecting lasting loss of function. That percentage drives the permanent partial disability portion of your settlement.
Should I accept the insurer's first offer?
Usually not. Initial workers' comp settlement offers are frequently below the defensible value of the claim, especially for permanent impairment. This is an estimate, not legal advice — most workers' comp attorneys offer free consultations and work on contingency.
Legal disclaimer: This calculator produces estimates based on generalized state benefit rules and standard formulas. It is not legal advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified workers' compensation attorney. Actual benefits depend on your state's current statutes, your medical evidence, impairment rating, and case specifics. Most workers' comp attorneys offer free consultations.