Massachusetts Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Settlement Calculator & Estimate (2026)
See how Massachusetts law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$24,000 – $72,000
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
This estimate starts with Massachusetts's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claims.
Massachusetts pays 60% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1922.48/week. For a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 20 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 2.0x–6.0x. 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 20-week recovery window for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that's $12,000 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 2.0x–6.0x range is what produces the $24,000–$72,000 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.
Because surgery is a likely part of treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), 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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claims
Few injury categories vary as widely as TBI. A mild concussion might resolve in weeks; a severe brain injury can mean lifelong care and permanent disability benefits.
Common causes: Falls, being struck by objects, vehicle accidents
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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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
Is there a time limit to file a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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 can I expect to receive for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) injury in Massachusetts?
Estimated range for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Massachusetts: $24,000–$72,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.