Fracture — Upper Extremity Workers Comp Settlement in New Jersey (2026 Estimate)
Built from New Jersey's actual benefit formula — not a generic national average.
Estimated Settlement Range
$7,300 – $16,800
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in New Jersey.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
New Jersey sets specific rules for how weekly benefits are calculated. Applied to a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim, here's what that produces.
New Jersey pays 70% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1199/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 Jersey's formula puts your weekly benefit at $700. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Fracture — Upper Extremity, that's $5,600 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 $7,300–$16,800 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 — 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
Because arm and hand fractures show clear diagnostic evidence, insurers rarely dispute whether the injury happened — the negotiation instead centers on how much permanent impairment, if any, remains after healing.
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 Jersey — see the full Fracture — Upper Extremity resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
New Jersey Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20% (subject to judge approval)
- State agency: New Jersey Division of Workers' Compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, 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 — Upper Extremity claim in New Jersey?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% (subject to judge approval) 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 Jersey?
Estimated range for Fracture — Upper Extremity in New Jersey: $7,300–$16,800. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.