How Much Is a Fracture — Upper Extremity Workers Comp Claim Worth in Massachusetts?
See how Massachusetts law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$6,200 – $14,400
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
This estimate starts with Massachusetts's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Fracture — Upper Extremity claims.
Massachusetts pays 60% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1922.48/week. For a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.3x–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, Massachusetts's formula puts your weekly benefit at $600. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Fracture — Upper Extremity, that's $4,800 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.3x–3.0x range is what produces the $6,200–$14,400 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.
Whether surgery is needed for Fracture — Upper Extremity varies enough that it's one of the biggest single factors separating a case at the low end of this range from one at the high end.
About Fracture — Upper Extremity Claims
Fractures to the arm, wrist, or hand are usually confirmed by X-ray, which makes these claims among the more straightforward to document compared to soft-tissue injuries.
Common causes: Falls, machinery accidents, being struck
Surgery likelihood: moderate
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 Fracture — Upper Extremity 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.
Do I need a lawyer for a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim in Massachusetts?
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 can I expect to receive for a Fracture — Upper Extremity injury in Massachusetts?
Estimated range for Fracture — Upper Extremity in Massachusetts: $6,200–$14,400. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.