Louisiana workers comp settlement chart
Louisiana'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 $794/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by LA R.S. 23:1141.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | 200 | $158,800 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(ix) |
| Knee | 175 | $138,950 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(xi) |
| Hand | 150 | $119,100 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(viii) |
| Arm | 200 | $158,800 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(ix) |
| Leg | 175 | $138,950 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(xi) |
| Foot | 125 | $99,250 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(x) |
| Eye | 100 | $79,400 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(xii) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 100 | $79,400 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(xiii) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 200 | $158,800 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(xiv) |
| Thumb | 67 | $53,198 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(i) |
| index_finger | 41 | $32,554 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(ii) |
| middle_finger | 33 | $26,202 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(iii) |
| ring_finger | 22 | $17,468 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(iv) |
| little_finger | 15 | $11,910 | LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a)(v) |
Louisiana provides a fixed schedule of weeks for specific anatomical losses (extremities, eyes, hearing) under LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(a). For unscheduled injuries like back and neck, compensation for permanent impairment of a physical function is determined on a case-by-case basis, often using impairment ratings, and is limited to 100 weeks of benefits at 66.67% of wages per LA R.S. 23:1221(4)(h).
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Louisiana?
Louisiana'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 Louisiana?
20% of recovery, set by LA R.S. 23:1141.
Are settlement amounts in Louisiana taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).