Massachusetts Amputation — Finger/Hand Settlement Calculator & Estimate (2026)
A plain-language estimate based on Massachusetts benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$19,200 – $48,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Massachusetts.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: Massachusetts's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Amputation — Finger/Hand claims typically resolve.
Massachusetts pays 60% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1922.48/week. For a Amputation — Finger/Hand claim, the typical temporary disability period is 16 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 2.0x–5.0x. 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, Massachusetts's formula puts your weekly benefit at $600. Over the typical 16-week recovery window for Amputation — Finger/Hand, that's $9,600 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 2.0x–5.0x range is what produces the $19,200–$48,000 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 range doesn't include several things that can meaningfully change a real settlement: your specific impairment rating once you reach MMI, whether the case is disputed, and any future medical treatment beyond the initial injury.
Surgery is common for Amputation — Finger/Hand, 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 — Finger/Hand Claims
Because amputation injuries are permanent by definition, the settlement calculation skips much of the negotiation over impairment rating that occurs in other injury categories — the loss itself sets the baseline value.
Common causes: Machinery, power tools, 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 Massachusetts — see the full Amputation — Finger/Hand resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Massachusetts Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 5 days
- Filing deadline: 1460 days
- Attorney contingency fee: Flat dollar amount ($466.72-$6,534.05 depending on case type/complexity), not a percentage of the award
- State agency: Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the filing deadline is 1460 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 Massachusetts workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically Flat dollar amount ($466.72-$6,534.05 depending on case type/complexity), not a percentage of the award of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Amputation — Finger/Hand claim in Massachusetts?
Estimated range for Amputation — Finger/Hand in Massachusetts: $19,200–$48,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.