Workers' Comp Settlement for a Leg Injury by State (2026)
How all 50 states and D.C. pay for a leg injury. 32 states pay a fixed schedule, from $44,000 in Alabama to $571,540 in Pennsylvania for total loss at the top weekly rate. 5 states pay it from a whole-person impairment rating; for those we show the award for a 10% rating.
| State | How it is paid | Illustrative benefit | Amount basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 410 weeks | $571,540 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| District of Columbia | 288 weeks | $533,396 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Iowa | 220 weeks | $492,140 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| New York | 288 weeks | $369,072 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Hawaii | 288 weeks | $357,120 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| New Hampshire | 140 weeks | $325,220 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| North Carolina | 200 weeks | $289,200 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Connecticut | 155 weeks | $182,125 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Virginia | 175 weeks | $263,727 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Michigan | 215 weeks | $258,215 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Ohio | 200 weeks | $256,200 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Nebraska | 215 weeks | $250,690 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Delaware | 250 weeks | $240,680 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Illinois | 215 weeks | $233,202 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| South Carolina | 195 weeks | $232,038 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| New Mexico | 200 weeks | $229,332 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Wisconsin | 500 weeks | $227,000 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| South Dakota | 160 weeks | $184,320 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Kansas | 200 weeks | $181,000 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Georgia | 225 weeks | $180,000 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Arizona | 50 months | $168,603 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Louisiana | 175 weeks | $158,025 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| West Virginia | 180 weeks | $145,015 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Missouri | 207 weeks | $140,383 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Arkansas | 184 weeks | $131,560 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Idaho | 200 weeks | $124,850 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Indiana | 45 degrees | $110,475 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Utah | 125 weeks | $114,625 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Oklahoma | 275 weeks | $103,125 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Massachusetts | 39 × the state average weekly wage | $78,280.80 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Rhode Island | 312 weeks | $56,160 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Alabama | 200 weeks | $44,000 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Vermont | whole-person % × 405 weeks | $77,517 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Tennessee | whole-person % × 450 weeks | $60,885 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Alaska | whole-person % × $273,000 | $27,300 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Texas | 3 weeks per whole-person point | $27,600 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Florida | whole-person %, 2–6 weeks per point | $20,370 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| California | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Colorado | 208 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Kentucky | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Maine | 215 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Maryland | 300 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Minnesota | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Mississippi | 175 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Montana | wage loss | — | No comparable amount |
| Nevada | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| New Jersey | 315 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| North Dakota | a multiplier of 234 | — | No comparable amount |
| Oregon | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Washington | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Wyoming | wage loss | — | No comparable amount |
Max award is for total loss on a schedule, or for a 10% rating where the state uses whole-person ratings, at the top weekly rate. "Whole-person %" means the award depends on your doctor's whole-person impairment rating. "Wage loss" means there is no rating-based award and benefits depend on lost earnings. Open each state for the full rule and a calculator.
Leg injuries: confirm the member and lasting restrictions
Ask whether the report covers the leg, a particular joint or the whole person. Keep findings about walking, balance, limb length and restrictions on standing or lifting. Multiple injuries to the same limb need the applicable combination rules; adding their percentages can overstate the award.
What you need for a useful estimate
- Identify the state and injury date.
- Check whether the rule uses a body part, whole-person rating or lost earnings.
- Use the exact rating unit in the medical report and the accepted wage.
- Open the state guide to separate permanent benefits, temporary disability and settlement terms.
Total-loss amounts and 10% rating amounts are different scenarios, not comparable settlement averages. Table order does not show which state pays more for the same claim. Applicable law depends on the employment and injury circumstances; this comparison does not mean you can freely choose a state.
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.