Texas · 16 body parts

Texas workers comp settlement chart

Texas's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 70% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,234/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by TX Labor Code §408.221.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for back. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Neck rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for neck. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Shoulder rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Knee rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Hand rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Arm rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Leg rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Foot rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Eye rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Hearing loss (one ear) rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Hearing loss (both ears) rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
Thumb rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
index_finger rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
middle_finger rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
ring_finger rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.
little_finger rating-based - Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.

Texas uses an impairment rating system based on the AMA Guides (4th Edition) to determine impairment income benefits, calculated as 70% of the average weekly wage multiplied by the impairment rating and 3 weeks per percentage point. There is no fixed schedule of weeks per body part.

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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 %70%
Max weekly cap$1,234
StatuteTexas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for back. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123.

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 Texas?

Texas'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 Texas?

25% of recovery, set by TX Labor Code §408.221.

Are settlement amounts in Texas taxable?

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