New York workers comp settlement chart
New York'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 $1,196/week.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | 312 | $373,152 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| Knee | 288 | $344,448 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| Hand | 244 | $291,824 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| Arm | 312 | $373,152 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| Leg | 288 | $344,448 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| Foot | 205 | $245,180 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| Eye | 160 | $191,360 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 60 | $71,760 | NY WCL §15(3)(s) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 150 | $179,400 | NY WCL §15(3)(s) |
| Thumb | 75 | $89,700 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| index_finger | 46 | $55,016 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $35,880 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| ring_finger | 25 | $29,900 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
| little_finger | 15 | $17,940 | NY WCL §15(3)(a) |
New York uses a schedule for specific extremities and sensory organs. Injuries to the back, neck, and other non-scheduled body parts are compensated based on loss of wage-earning capacity (LWEC), not a fixed number of weeks.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in New York?
New York'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 New York?
New York does not set a flat fee cap; fees must be approved by the Workers Compensation Commission.
Are settlement amounts in New York taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).