Illinois workers comp settlement chart
Illinois'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 $1,993/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by 820 ILCS 305/16a.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | - | - | |
| Knee | - | - | |
| Hand | 205 | $408,631 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(10) |
| Arm | 255 | $508,297 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(9) |
| Leg | 215 | $428,564 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(11) |
| Foot | 167 | $332,884 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(12) |
| Eye | 150 | $298,998 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(16) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 50 | $99,666 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(17) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 200 | $398,664 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(17) |
| Thumb | 70 | $139,532 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(1) |
| index_finger | 40 | $79,733 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(2) |
| middle_finger | 35 | $69,766 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(3) |
| ring_finger | 30 | $59,800 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(4) |
| little_finger | 25 | $49,833 | 820 ILCS 305/8(e)(5) |
Illinois provides specific scheduled loss benefits for certain extremities and sensory organs. For non-scheduled body parts like back, neck, shoulder, and knee, permanent partial disability is typically determined by an impairment rating based on the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, which is then converted to a monetary award. TTD benefits are duration-based, not capped by a fixed number of weeks.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Illinois?
Illinois'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 Illinois?
20% of recovery, set by 820 ILCS 305/16a.
Are settlement amounts in Illinois taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).