Georgia workers comp settlement chart
Georgia'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 $850/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by O.C.G.A. § 34-9-108(b).
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 300 | $255,000 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(15) |
| Neck | 300 | $255,000 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(16) |
| Shoulder | 225 | $191,250 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(17) |
| Knee | 175 | $148,750 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(18) |
| Hand | 160 | $136,000 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(6) |
| Arm | 225 | $191,250 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(7) |
| Leg | 225 | $191,250 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(11) |
| Foot | 135 | $114,750 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(10) |
| Eye | 150 | $127,500 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(12) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 75 | $63,750 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(13) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 150 | $127,500 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(14) |
| Thumb | 60 | $51,000 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(1) |
| index_finger | 40 | $34,000 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(2) |
| middle_finger | 35 | $29,750 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(3) |
| ring_finger | 25 | $21,250 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(4) |
| little_finger | 20 | $17,000 | O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263(a)(5) |
Georgia provides a specific schedule of weeks for permanent partial disability for listed body parts, including the back and neck, as outlined in O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263.
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$200,010
300 weeks × $667 per week
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Georgia?
Georgia's Schedule of Losses provides up to 300 weeks of permanent partial disability for total loss of back use, multiplied by your weekly benefit (66.67% of average wage, capped at $850/week).
What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Georgia?
25% of recovery, set by O.C.G.A. § 34-9-108(b).
Are settlement amounts in Georgia taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).