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Pennsylvania workers comp settlement chart

Pennsylvania'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 $1,325/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by 77 P.S. § 998.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - Not a scheduled loss; compensated via impairment rating under 77 P.S. § 552
Neck rating-based - Not a scheduled loss; compensated via impairment rating under 77 P.S. § 552
Shoulder rating-based - Not a scheduled loss; compensated via impairment rating or loss of use of arm under 77 P.S. § 513(2)
Knee rating-based - Not a scheduled loss; compensated via impairment rating or loss of use of leg under 77 P.S. § 513(3)
Hand 200 $265,000 77 P.S. § 513(1)
Arm 250 $331,250 77 P.S. § 513(2)
Leg 215 $284,875 77 P.S. § 513(3)
Foot 175 $231,875 77 P.S. § 513(4)
Eye 150 $198,750 77 P.S. § 513(5)
Hearing loss (one ear) 60 $79,500 77 P.S. § 513(8)
Hearing loss (both ears) 260 $344,500 77 P.S. § 513(9)
Thumb 100 $132,500 77 P.S. § 513(10)
index_finger 50 $66,250 77 P.S. § 513(11)
middle_finger 35 $46,375 77 P.S. § 513(12)
ring_finger 30 $39,750 77 P.S. § 513(13)
little_finger 26 $34,450 77 P.S. § 513(14)

Pennsylvania provides specific loss benefits for enumerated body parts. For unscheduled body parts like the back, neck, shoulder, and knee, compensation is typically based on an impairment rating (IRE) under 77 P.S. § 552. There is no statutory maximum number of weeks for Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits; however, an IRE can be requested after 104 weeks of TTD, which may convert benefits to partial disability if impairment is less than 35%.

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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$1,325
StatuteNot a scheduled loss; compensated via impairment rating under 77 P.S. § 552

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 Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania?

20% of recovery, set by 77 P.S. § 998.

Are settlement amounts in Pennsylvania taxable?

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