The Average workers’ comp Settlement amount is $29,750.10. However, this is non-specific and includes all workers’ comp settlements.Â
To understand the average settlement for workers’ comp cases involving surgeries, we must break down the data into settlement amounts for body parts and the surgeries involved with said injuries.Â
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Keep reading to understand what the average workers’ comp settlement is for cases involving surgery.Â
Breakdown Of Average Settlement By Body Part
Part of body | Medical | Indemnity | Total |
All claims average | $22,203 | $19,554 | $41,757 |
Head/CNS (a) | $60,722 | $33,563 | $94,285 |
Neck | $34,397 | $31,262 | $65,659 |
Multiple body parts | $32,271 | $29,986 | $62,257 |
Leg | $38,382 | $22,519 | $60,901 |
Hip/thigh/pelvis (b) | $35,739 | $24,416 | $60,155 |
Arm/shoulders | $25,821 | $24,017 | $49,838 |
Lower back | $17,643 | $21,685 | $39,328 |
Upper back | $16,183 | $19,256 | $35,439 |
Knee | $18,009 | $17,323 | $35,332 |
Face (c) | $18,435 | $15,200 | $33,635 |
Ankle | $16,561 | $14,159 | $30,720 |
Multiple trunk/abdomen | $17,788 | $11,455 | $29,243 |
Foot/toes | $14,948 | $13,103 | $28,051 |
Hand/fingers/wrist | $14,576 | $11,708 | $26,284 |
Chest/organs | $10,519 | $9,867 | $20,386 |
The data from NSC Injury Facts shows that the highest settlement amount is awarded in cases with injuries to the head, neck, multiple body parts, and hips.Â
We can also assume due to the nature of these injuries and the medical expenses quoted, that there was likely surgery involved.
Breakdown Of Average Settlement Amount By Cause Of Injury
Cause of injury | Medical | Indemnity | Total |
All claims average | $22,203 | $19,554 | $41,757 |
Motor vehicle | $49,395 | $39,757 | $89,152 |
Burn | $34,674 | $17,487 | $52,161 |
Fall/slip | $27,688 | $22,283 | $49,971 |
Caught | $27,587 | $19,489 | $47,076 |
Struck by | $21,634 | $18,470 | $40,104 |
Strain | $17,386 | $18,814 | $36,200 |
Cumulative injuries | $15,148 | $18,761 | $33,909 |
Striking against | $16,211 | $14,939 | $31,150 |
Misc. cause | $12,058 | $12,467 | $24,525 |
Cut/punch/scrape | $14,110 | $10,140 | $24,250 |
The data from NSC Injury Facts shows that the highest settlement amount is awarded in cases where the injuries were caused by motor vehicle accidents, burns, or slips and falls.Â
We can infer that those cases also most likely involved surgery.Â
Does Surgery Increase Settlement Payout For Workers Comp?
Yes, surgery typically increases the settlement payout for workers’ compensation claims. This is because surgery often signals a more severe injury, leading to higher medical expenses, longer recovery times, and potentially greater long-term or permanent disability. The factors that contribute to a higher payout in cases involving surgery include higher medical costs, extended recovery time, potential permanent disability, and increased pain and suffering
What Is The Highest Paid Workers Comp Settlement?
A $13.2 million workers’ compensation settlement in California is the highest on record, awarded to Rafael Pineda, an ironworker who suffered catastrophic injuries after being hit by a speeding car while commuting to work.Â
Initially, his claim was denied due to the “coming and going rule,†which typically exempts injuries sustained while traveling to or from work from workers’ compensation coverage.Â
After multiple law firms declined his case, a San Diego law firm took it on, leading to a prolonged trial.Â
The result was an unprecedented $13.2 million payout, covering past disability payments, medical care, and round-the-clock caregiving for life.
Whats Is The Average Settlement For Shoulder Surgery Claims?
The average workers’ compensation settlement for a shoulder injury requiring surgery is $49,838, based on the latest available data. This total is divided into two main components: medical expenses and indemnity payments.Â
The medical portion, which covers the costs associated with treatment and surgery, amounts to $25,821. The indemnity portion, which compensates for lost wages or permanent disability, totals $24,017.Â
These figures provide a general benchmark for what workers with similar injuries might expect from a settlement.
Takeaway
The average workers’ compensation settlement is $29,750, but this figure includes cases involving both surgical and non-surgical injuries.Â
To get a more accurate estimate of your settlement payout, it’s essential to consider the specifics of your injury.Â
A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you understand what compensation you may be entitled to.Â
At Shultz Legal, we offer free consultations to help you navigate the process and get back on your feet!
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