North Carolina workers comp settlement chart
North Carolina'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 $1,273/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by NC Gen. Stat. § 97-90(c).
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 300 | $381,900 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(15) |
| Neck | 300 | $381,900 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(16) |
| Shoulder | 225 | $286,425 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(17) |
| Knee | 120 | $152,760 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(19) |
| Hand | 200 | $254,600 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(8) |
| Arm | 240 | $305,520 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(9) |
| Leg | 200 | $254,600 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(11) |
| Foot | 162 | $206,226 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(10) |
| Eye | 120 | $152,760 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(12) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 70 | $89,110 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(13) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 150 | $190,950 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(14) |
| Thumb | 75 | $95,475 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(1) |
| index_finger | 45 | $57,285 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(2) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $38,190 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(3) |
| ring_finger | 25 | $31,825 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(4) |
| little_finger | 15 | $19,095 | NC Gen. Stat. § 97-31(5) |
North Carolina has a comprehensive statutory schedule for permanent partial disability, including specific weeks for back and neck injuries.
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Estimated PPD settlement (scheduled-loss)
$200,010
300 weeks × $667 per week
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 North Carolina?
North Carolina'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 $1,273/week).
What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in North Carolina?
25% of recovery, set by NC Gen. Stat. § 97-90(c).
Are settlement amounts in North Carolina taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).