Delaware workers comp settlement chart
Delaware'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 $996/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 30% by 19 Del. C. § 2322A.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | - | - | |
| Knee | - | - | |
| Hand | 200 | $199,200 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| Arm | 250 | $249,000 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| Leg | 250 | $249,000 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| Foot | 175 | $174,300 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| Eye | 200 | $199,200 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 75 | $74,700 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 175 | $174,300 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| Thumb | 75 | $74,700 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| index_finger | 50 | $49,800 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| middle_finger | 40 | $39,840 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| ring_finger | 25 | $24,900 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
| little_finger | 20 | $19,920 | 19 Del. C. § 2322(a) |
Delaware provides a schedule of losses for specific body parts. For unscheduled body parts like the back, neck, shoulder, and knee, permanent impairment is typically determined using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Delaware?
Delaware'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 Delaware?
30% of recovery, set by 19 Del. C. § 2322A.
Are settlement amounts in Delaware taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).