Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claim Value in Michigan: 2026 Settlement Estimate
See how Michigan law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$25,000 – $74,900
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Michigan.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Michigan's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claims.
Michigan pays 80% of your average weekly wage (applied to after-tax/spendable wages, not gross pay — this estimate uses an approximation, not an exact payroll calculation), up to a maximum of $1220/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, Michigan's formula puts your weekly benefit at $624. Over the typical 20-week recovery window for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that's $12,480 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 $25,000–$74,900 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
What's missing from this number: your permanent impairment rating (assigned after MMI), disputed liability, and future medical treatment — all of which can move a real settlement well outside this range.
Surgery is common for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), 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.
This estimate also applies an approximation for Michigan's after-tax wage basis, not a precise payroll calculation — your real number could differ from this alone, separate from any injury-specific factors.
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 Michigan — see the full Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Michigan Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20% of first $100,000, then 15% on the remainder
- State agency: Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Agency
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Michigan?
In Michigan, 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.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a Michigan workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of first $100,000, then 15% on the remainder of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim in Michigan?
Estimated range for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Michigan: $25,000–$74,900. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.