North Dakota · 16 body parts

North Dakota workers comp settlement chart

North Dakota'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 $1,488/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by NDCC 65-09-01.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Neck rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Shoulder rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Knee rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Hand rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Arm rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Leg rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Foot rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Eye rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Hearing loss (one ear) rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Hearing loss (both ears) rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
Thumb rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
index_finger rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
middle_finger rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
ring_finger rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12
little_finger rating-based - NDCC 65-05-12

North Dakota does not use a fixed schedule of weeks for specific body parts. Permanent partial impairment is determined by a physician using the most recent edition of the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, as per NDCC 65-05-12.

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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$1,488
StatuteNDCC 65-05-12

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 Dakota?

North Dakota'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 North Dakota?

20% of recovery, set by NDCC 65-09-01.

Are settlement amounts in North Dakota taxable?

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