How Much Is a Fracture — Lower Extremity Workers Comp Claim Worth in New Hampshire?
A plain-language estimate based on New Hampshire benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,100 – $25,200
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in New Hampshire.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: New Hampshire's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Fracture — Lower Extremity claims typically resolve.
New Hampshire pays 60% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1847/week. For a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim, the typical temporary disability period is 12 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.4x–3.5x. 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, New Hampshire's formula puts your weekly benefit at $600. Over the typical 12-week recovery window for Fracture — Lower Extremity, that's $7,200 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.4x–3.5x range is what produces the $10,100–$25,200 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 — Lower 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 — Lower Extremity Claims
A lower extremity fracture carries real risk of lasting impairment if the break involves a joint, which is why these claims often settle higher than a comparable arm or wrist fracture.
Common causes: Falls, machinery accidents, vehicle incidents
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 New Hampshire — see the full Fracture — Lower Extremity resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
New Hampshire Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: New Hampshire Department of Labor, Workers' Compensation Division
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, 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.
Do I need a lawyer for a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim in New Hampshire?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim typically pay out in New Hampshire?
Estimated range for Fracture — Lower Extremity in New Hampshire: $10,100–$25,200. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.