New Jersey Workers Comp Settlement Estimator
Estimated settlement ranges for New Jersey across 20 common workplace injury types, built from New Jersey's actual benefit formula — not a national average.
New Jersey Workers Comp Rules at a Glance
- Wage replacement rate: 70.00%%
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,199/week
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20% (subject to judge approval)
- State agency: New Jersey Division of Workers' Compensation
Full filing deadline guide for New Jersey → · How to file a claim in New Jersey →
How a Claim Is Actually Calculated Here
On a $1,000 average weekly wage, New Jersey's formula puts the weekly benefit at $700. Over a typical 12-week recovery for a back injury, that's $8,400 in wage replacement before the settlement multiplier — producing the $12,600–$33,600 estimate shown in the table below. See the full methodology for how every number on this site is built.
Settlement Estimates by Injury Type
| Injury Type | Estimated Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Back and Spinal Injury | $12,600 – $33,600 | View estimate |
| Neck Injury | $7,300 – $16,800 | View estimate |
| Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) | $10,500 – $24,500 | View estimate |
| Knee Injury | $9,800 – $22,400 | View estimate |
| Carpal Tunnel / Repetitive Stress | $5,000 – $10,500 | View estimate |
| Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | $28,000 – $84,000 | View estimate |
| Herniated Disc | $15,700 – $39,200 | View estimate |
| Fracture — Upper Extremity | $7,300 – $16,800 | View estimate |
| Fracture — Lower Extremity | $11,800 – $29,400 | View estimate |
| Hearing Loss (Occupational) | Pending verification | View estimate |
| Burn Injury | $10,500 – $31,500 | View estimate |
| Amputation — Finger/Hand | $22,400 – $56,000 | View estimate |
| Amputation — Toe/Foot | $17,600 – $39,200 | View estimate |
| Hernia | $5,000 – $10,500 | View estimate |
| Occupational Lung Disease | Pending verification | View estimate |
| Chemical Exposure | $3,600 – $9,800 | View estimate |
| Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) | $5,600 – $16,800 | View estimate |
| Vision Loss/Eye Injury | $3,900 – $9,800 | View estimate |
| Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) | $7,000 – $21,000 | View estimate |
| Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) | Pending verification | View estimate |
Estimates only, not legal advice. See individual injury pages for the full calculation and this state's specific rules.
Not sure which injury applies to you?
Use the live calculator on the homepage to plug in your own wage and get an instant estimate for any injury type, not just the ones listed here.
Try the Live CalculatorOfficial Sources
- workcompcalc.com — Primary source
- findlaw.com — SoL
- atticus.com — Waiting period
- helmerlegal.com — Contingency
Recent Changes
January 1, 2026
Maximum weekly benefit increased to $1199
New Jersey's maximum workers comp weekly benefit rose to $1199 for 2026, up from $1159 in 2025 -- recalculated annually from the statewide average weekly wage.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (official press release)
Common Disputes in New Jersey
The most common disputes in New Jersey workers comp claims center on three issues: whether the injury is actually work-related, how much permanent impairment resulted, and whether the average weekly wage was calculated correctly.
New Jersey Workers Comp — Common Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in New Jersey?
730 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide above for exceptions that can extend it.
Do I need a lawyer for a workers comp claim in New Jersey?
Not always — straightforward, undisputed claims often don't need one. Attorneys here work on contingency (20% (subject to judge approval)), so a free case review costs nothing even if you're unsure.
What agency handles workers comp claims in New Jersey?
New Jersey Division of Workers' Compensation oversees workers comp claims in New Jersey.
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