Illinois Workers Comp: Burn Injury Settlement Guide (2026)
A plain-language estimate based on Illinois benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
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 Illinois.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: Illinois's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Burn Injury claims typically resolve.
Illinois pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1903/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, Illinois'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 injuries carry a wide settlement range because the underlying medical outcomes are so different — a first-degree burn and a third-degree burn covering a large area are barely comparable cases.
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 Illinois — see the full Burn Injury resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Illinois Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 1095 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Burn Injury claim in Illinois?
In Illinois, the filing deadline is 1095 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 Illinois 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 Illinois?
Estimated range for Burn Injury in Illinois: $10,000–$30,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.