Washington workers comp settlement chart
Washington's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 60% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,412/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by RCW 51.52.120 (capped at 25% of the increase in award secured by attorney's efforts).
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | - | - | |
| Knee | - | - | |
| Hand | - | - | |
| Arm | - | - | |
| Leg | - | - | |
| Foot | - | - | |
| Eye | - | - | |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | - | - | |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | - | - | |
| Thumb | - | - | |
| index_finger | - | - | |
| middle_finger | - | - | |
| ring_finger | - | - | |
| little_finger | - | - |
Washington's PPD system uses a category-based monetary award system, not a fixed number of weeks. Compensation is a percentage of a maximum allowable amount, determined by impairment ratings (e.g., AMA Guides) for unspecified disabilities or fixed percentages for specific amputations/losses per RCW 51.32.080. Back and neck injuries are not assigned fixed weeks but are rated based on impairment.
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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.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Washington?
Washington'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 Washington?
25% of recovery, set by RCW 51.52.120 (capped at 25% of the increase in award secured by attorney's efforts).
Are settlement amounts in Washington taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).