Alabama workers comp settlement chart
Alabama's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 66.67% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,170/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 15% by AL Code § 25-5-90.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | - | - | |
| Knee | - | - | |
| Hand | 170 | $198,900 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| Arm | 222 | $259,740 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| Leg | 200 | $234,000 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| Foot | 150 | $175,500 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| Eye | 120 | $140,400 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 70 | $81,900 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 200 | $234,000 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| Thumb | 60 | $70,200 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| index_finger | 35 | $40,950 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| middle_finger | 30 | $35,100 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| ring_finger | 20 | $23,400 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
| little_finger | 15 | $17,550 | AL Code § 25-5-57(a)(3)a. |
Alabama uses a scheduled loss system for specific extremities and sensory organs. For unscheduled body parts (e.g., back, neck, shoulder, knee), PPD is based on a percentage of impairment to the body as a whole, with a maximum of 300 weeks.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Alabama?
Alabama's Schedule of Losses uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) rather than a fixed back-injury schedule.
What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Alabama?
15% of recovery, set by AL Code § 25-5-90.
Are settlement amounts in Alabama taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).