Average Compensation and Duration in Workers' Comp Cases
average duration: 15.7mo
average compensation: $21,800
hired lawyer: 68%
One of the biggest concerns for injured workers is how much they will receive through their workers’ compensation cases. To get a better idea of what workers are getting for their workers' comp claims, in 2016 we surveyed our readers across the nation to find out about their experiences. Here’s what read more
AVERAGE COMPENSATION
$21,800
We recently surveyed readers who had work-related injuries or illnesses to find out whether they fared better with a lawyer, by how much, and whether they believed an attorney was worth the cost. See what we learned read more
AVERAGE COMPENSATION
$21,800
Average Duration
15.7mo
Our survey showed that employees who file workers' comp claims for back injuries are very likely to receive compensation. Learn how much readers got in benefits, how long their cases took, and more. read more
AVERAGE COMPENSATION
$23,600
Average Duration
17.9mo
To get an idea about trends in California's workers' compensation system, we asked readers in that state about their experiences with filing claims for work-related injuries, including reasons for delays. read more
To get an idea about trends in California's workers' compensation system, we asked readers in that state about their experiences with filing claims for work-related injuries, including reasons for delays. read more