Delaware Amputation — Toe/Foot Settlement Calculator & Estimate (2026)
A plain-language estimate based on Delaware benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$16,800 – $37,300
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Delaware.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: Delaware's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Amputation — Toe/Foot claims typically resolve.
Delaware pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $891/week. For a Amputation — Toe/Foot claim, the typical temporary disability period is 14 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.8x–4.0x. 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, Delaware's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 14-week recovery window for Amputation — Toe/Foot, that's $9,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.8x–4.0x range is what produces the $16,800–$37,300 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
What's missing from this number: your permanent impairment rating (assigned after MMI), disputed liability, and future medical treatment — all of which can move a real settlement well outside this range.
Surgery is common for Amputation — Toe/Foot, and a surgical case typically settles toward the higher end of this range — or above it — since surgery usually means a longer recovery and a higher permanent impairment rating.
About Amputation — Toe/Foot Claims
Like finger and hand amputations, foot and toe losses are usually compensated under a state's scheduled-loss table, though the specific weeks awarded depend on which part of the foot was affected.
Common causes: Machinery, heavy equipment, crush incidents
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 Delaware — see the full Amputation — Toe/Foot resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Delaware Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 30%
- State agency: Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Amputation — Toe/Foot claim in Delaware?
In Delaware, 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.
Should I hire an attorney for my Amputation — Toe/Foot workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 30% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Amputation — Toe/Foot claim in Delaware?
Estimated range for Amputation — Toe/Foot in Delaware: $16,800–$37,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.