How Much Is a Burn Injury Workers Comp Claim Worth in Nevada?
See how Nevada law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,000 – $30,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Nevada.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Nevada's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Burn Injury claims.
Nevada pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1212/week. For a Burn Injury claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.5x–4.5x. 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, Nevada's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Burn Injury, that's $6,667 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.5x–4.5x range is what produces the $10,000–$30,000 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 Burn Injury, 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 Burn Injury Claims
Burn severity is measured by both depth and the percentage of body surface affected, which is why settlement values for this injury type vary more than almost any other category.
Common causes: Chemical exposure, fire, hot equipment
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 Nevada — see the full Burn Injury resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Nevada Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 5 days
- Filing deadline: 90 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 33.3%
- State agency: Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Nevada?
In Nevada, the filing deadline is 90 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Should I hire an attorney for my Burn Injury workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 33.3% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Burn Injury claim typically pay out in Nevada?
Estimated range for Burn Injury in Nevada: $10,000–$30,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.