Colorado Workers Comp: Burn Injury Settlement Guide (2026)
See how Colorado law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,000 – $30,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Colorado.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Colorado's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Burn Injury claims.
Colorado pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1394/week. For a Burn Injury claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.5x–4.5x. See the full methodology for where this range comes from and what it doesn't include.
Here's the actual math: on a $1,000 average weekly wage, Colorado's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Burn Injury, that's $6,667 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.5x–4.5x range is what produces the $10,000–$30,000 estimate above. Your own number will differ based on your real wage — use the calculator on the homepage to plug in your actual figure.
What This Estimate Doesn't Account For
This is a starting range, not a final number. It doesn't account for your specific impairment rating, whether the insurer disputes the claim, or future medical costs tied to the injury.
Because surgery is a likely part of treatment for Burn Injury, whether it's actually needed in your case is one of the biggest single factors in where your real settlement lands relative to this range.
About Burn Injury Claims
Burn severity is measured by both depth and the percentage of body surface affected, which is why settlement values for this injury type vary more than almost any other category.
Common causes: Chemical exposure, fire, hot equipment
Surgery likelihood: high
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in Colorado — see the full Burn Injury resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Colorado Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Workers' Compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the filing deadline is 730 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a Colorado workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Burn Injury claim typically pay out in Colorado?
Estimated range for Burn Injury in Colorado: $10,000–$30,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.