Arizona workers comp settlement chart
Arizona'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 $538/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by A.R.S. § 23-1081(H) (25% of increase in benefits secured by attorney's efforts). Note: Back and neck injuries are typically unscheduled in AZ, compensated based on loss of earning capacity, not a fixed schedule..
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | - | - | |
| Knee | - | - | |
| Hand | 150 | $80,769 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(4) |
| Arm | 200 | $107,692 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(3) |
| Leg | 175 | $94,231 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(2) |
| Foot | 125 | $67,308 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(5) |
| Eye | 140 | $75,384 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(1) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 50 | $26,923 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(10) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 200 | $107,692 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(11) |
| Thumb | 60 | $32,308 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(6) |
| index_finger | 30 | $16,154 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(7) |
| middle_finger | 20 | $10,769 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(8) |
| ring_finger | 15 | $8,077 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(9) |
| little_finger | 10 | $5,385 | A.R.S. § 23-1044(B)(9) |
Arizona has a scheduled loss system for specific extremities and sensory organs. Injuries to the back, neck, shoulder, knee, and other parts of the body not specifically listed in the schedule are considered 'unscheduled' and are compensated based on the loss of earning capacity, not a fixed number of weeks.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Arizona?
Arizona'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 Arizona?
25% of recovery, set by A.R.S. § 23-1081(H) (25% of increase in benefits secured by attorney's efforts). Note: Back and neck injuries are typically unscheduled in AZ, compensated based on loss of earning capacity, not a fixed schedule..
Are settlement amounts in Arizona taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).