Mississippi · 16 body parts

Mississippi workers comp settlement chart

Mississippi'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 $562/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by Miss. Code §71-3-63.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - Miss. Code §71-3-17 (uses impairment rating + multiplier, no fixed scheduled-loss for back)
Neck rating-based - Miss. Code §71-3-17 (uses impairment rating + multiplier, no fixed scheduled-loss for neck)
Shoulder rating-based - Miss. Code §71-3-17 (impairment rating)
Knee rating-based - Miss. Code §71-3-17 (impairment rating; leg loss 175 weeks)
Hand 150 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
Arm 200 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
Leg 175 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
Foot 125 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
Eye 100 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
Hearing loss (one ear) 40 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
Hearing loss (both ears) 150 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
Thumb 60 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
index_finger 35 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
middle_finger 30 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
ring_finger 20 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)
little_finger 15 - Miss. Code §71-3-17(c)(1)

Mississippi uses scheduled losses for limbs/digits/eye/ear per §71-3-17(c)(1). Back, neck, and shoulder injuries use AMA Guides impairment rating × statutory multiplier under §71-3-17. Maximum cumulative PPD weeks: 450.

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This state uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) instead of a fixed body-part schedule. Consult a workers comp lawyer in your state for a detailed estimate.

Wage replacement %66.67%
Max weekly cap$562
StatuteMiss. Code §71-3-17 (uses impairment rating + multiplier, no fixed scheduled-loss for back)

Estimate only. Actual settlements reflect impairment rating, future medical, attorney fees, and Compromise & Release negotiations. Not legal advice.

FAQs

What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Mississippi?

Mississippi'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 Mississippi?

25% of recovery, set by Miss. Code §71-3-63.

Are settlement amounts in Mississippi taxable?

No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).