Fracture — Upper Extremity Claim Value in New Hampshire: 2026 Settlement Estimate
See how New Hampshire law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$6,200 – $14,400
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
This estimate starts with New Hampshire's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Fracture — Upper Extremity claims.
New Hampshire pays 60% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1847/week. For a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.3x–3.0x. 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, New Hampshire's formula puts your weekly benefit at $600. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Fracture — Upper Extremity, that's $4,800 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.3x–3.0x range is what produces the $6,200–$14,400 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.
Whether surgery is needed for Fracture — Upper 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 — Upper Extremity Claims
Fractures to the arm, wrist, or hand are usually confirmed by X-ray, which makes these claims among the more straightforward to document compared to soft-tissue injuries.
Common causes: Falls, machinery accidents, being struck
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 — Upper 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
How long do I have to file 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.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a New Hampshire workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Fracture — Upper Extremity injury in New Hampshire?
Estimated range for Fracture — Upper Extremity in New Hampshire: $6,200–$14,400. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.