How much is a neck injury worth in Alabama workers' comp?
There is no fixed dollar amount for a neck injury in Alabama. Not on the schedule; paid as a non-scheduled disability at 66 2/3% of the wage difference for up to 300 weeks. Below: the exact rule, the 2026 weekly maximum ($1,219) and what to ask for before you accept an offer.
How a neck injury is paid in Alabama
Not on the schedule; paid as a non-scheduled disability at 66 2/3% of the wage difference for up to 300 weeks.
General rule for permanent injuries in Alabama: 66 2/3% of the difference between pre-injury AWW and what the worker can earn after the injury, for up to 300 weeks.
What is different in Alabama
Alabama pays scheduled members (arm 222 weeks, leg 200 weeks) proportionally to the loss of use; injuries off the schedule are paid on actual wage loss, not on an impairment percentage. Permanent total disability cannot be paid as a lump sum without both employer and employee consent.
Neck injuries: check the cervical findings
Ask whether the rating report addresses the cervical spine alone or also documents arm symptoms and neurological findings. Keep the imaging report, treatment history and restrictions on lifting or turning your head. Do not enter an arm rating into a whole-person field without the applicable conversion.
How to check an offer when there is no fixed figure
This page cannot reliably estimate a permanent award from the injury name and wage alone. The state rule above identifies whether lost earnings, a special rating method or another category applies. To check an offer, request the calculation used, injury date, accepted wage, applicable rating and benefits still outstanding. The weekly calculator below estimates only temporary total disability under its assumptions; it does not value the settlement. See the state benefit overview.
Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The statutory benefit described here and a settlement value are different figures. Request an itemized proposal identifying the benefits included, amounts already paid, deductions, future medical treatment and rights being resolved. Which benefits can be settled and what approval is required depend on state rules. This page does not calculate future medical costs or predict a negotiated outcome.
While you recover: temporary disability in Alabama
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,219 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | 27.5% of state AWW (or actual wage if lower); $322 for injuries 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30; 2026-27 dollar figure not confirmed |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 21 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
Estimate your weekly check
Assumes temporary total disability and no post-injury work earnings. It does not calculate partial disability, retroactive payments, offsets or special low-wage rules. Confirm the injury date and the insurer's wage calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How is a neck injury paid in Alabama workers' comp?
Not on the schedule; paid as a non-scheduled disability at 66 2/3% of the wage difference for up to 300 weeks.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Alabama in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,219 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30).
Is there a waiting period in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama does not pay the first 3 days of lost time, but pays them back once disability lasts more than 21 days.
Which law sets these amounts?
Ala. Code §§25-5-57, 25-5-59, 25-5-68. The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in Alabama
Law and official sources
Includes secondary sources
Statute: Ala. Code §§25-5-57, 25-5-59, 25-5-68; Ala. Code §25-5-57(a)(3)
- law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-25/chapter-5/article-3/section-25-5-57/
- law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-25/chapter-5/article-3/section-25-5-68/
- secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0452150045
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Alabama workers' compensation agency.
Estimate only. Your real award depends on your doctor's rating, your wage records, offsets and settlement terms. This page is general information, not legal advice.