Workers comp shoulder injury settlements in Kansas
A shoulder injury workers comp settlement in Kansas depends on the physician impairment rating (AMA Guides), multiplied by your weekly benefit. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
PPD weeks
-
rating-based
SOL
3 yr
to file claim
Fee cap
25%
of recovery
Statute
K.S.A. 44-510d(b) - Unscheduled injury, determined by whole body impairment rating multiplied by 425 weeks.
Kansas uses the AMA Guides for impairment rating.
High-risk class codes for shoulder injuries
Occupations most likely to file shoulder injury claims:
FAQs
What is the average shoulder injury workers comp settlement in Kansas?
Kansas uses AMA Guides physician impairment rating rather than a fixed body-part schedule. A workers comp lawyer will compute the expected settlement using the impairment rating × statutory weeks formula.
Do I need a lawyer for a shoulder injury in Kansas?
Shoulder injuries often involve disputed impairment ratings, surgical care decisions, and large lump-sum (Compromise & Release) negotiations. Most workers comp lawyers offer free consultations and only collect a fee if you recover.
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim for a shoulder injury in Kansas?
3 years from the date of injury. Shoulder injuries that develop over time (cumulative trauma) may have different deadline triggers.