Knee Injury Workers Comp Settlement in Minnesota (2026 Estimate)
See how Minnesota law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$9,300 – $21,300
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Minnesota.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Minnesota's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Knee Injury claims.
Minnesota pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1402/week. For a Knee Injury claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.4x–3.2x. 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, Minnesota's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Knee Injury, that's $6,667 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.4x–3.2x range is what produces the $9,300–$21,300 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.
Surgery for Knee Injury is common enough that it's worth asking your treating doctor directly whether it's likely in your case — it materially shifts where your real number lands in this range.
About Knee Injury Claims
Knee injuries cover a wide range, from a twisted ligament that heals with rest to a torn meniscus that needs arthroscopic repair, and the settlement value tracks closely with which one applies.
Common causes: Falls, twisting, repetitive kneeling
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 Minnesota — see the full Knee Injury resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Minnesota Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 1095 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20% (capped at first $130,000 of compensation, ~$26,000 max)
- State agency: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Workers' Compensation Division
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, 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.
Do I need a lawyer for a Knee Injury claim in Minnesota?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% (capped at first $130,000 of compensation, ~$26,000 max) of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Knee Injury injury in Minnesota?
Estimated range for Knee Injury in Minnesota: $9,300–$21,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.