How Much Is a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Workers Comp Claim Worth in Florida?
A plain-language estimate based on Florida benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$5,300 – $16,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Florida.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: Florida's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claims typically resolve.
Florida pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1358/week. For a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.0x–3.0x. 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, Florida's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim), that's $5,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.0x–3.0x range is what produces the $5,300–$16,000 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
A few factors this estimate can't see: your actual impairment rating, whether liability is contested, and ongoing medical costs beyond the immediate claim.
Most Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claims resolve without surgery, which is part of why this range sits where it does — a surgical case, when it happens, is the exception rather than the pattern.
About Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Claims
Because mental health injuries aren't visible the way a fracture or burn is, these claims typically require documentation from a treating psychologist or psychiatrist establishing both the diagnosis and its connection to work.
Common causes: Workplace trauma, harassment, first-responder incidents
Surgery likelihood: low
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in Florida — see the full Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Florida Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: Declining tiered formula (~20% on first tier, lower on remainder), per Fla. Stat. §440.34
- State agency: Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim in Florida?
In Florida, 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 Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically Declining tiered formula (~20% on first tier, lower on remainder), per Fla. Stat. §440.34 of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) injury in Florida?
Estimated range for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) in Florida: $5,300–$16,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.