Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Workers Comp Settlement in New Jersey (2026 Estimate)
See how New Jersey law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$5,600 – $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
This estimate starts with New Jersey's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claims.
New Jersey pays 70% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1199/week. For a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.0x–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 Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim), that's $5,600 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.0x–3.0x range is what produces the $5,600–$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
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.
Surgery is uncommon for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim), so most cases in this category settle without that factor pushing the number higher — though the underlying medical outcome still varies case to case.
About Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Claims
Because mental health injuries aren't visible the way a fracture or burn is, these claims typically require documentation from a treating psychologist or psychiatrist establishing both the diagnosis and its connection to work.
Common causes: Workplace trauma, harassment, first-responder incidents
Surgery likelihood: low
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 Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) 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
Is there a time limit to file a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) 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.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a New Jersey workers comp case?
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's the average settlement for a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim in New Jersey?
Estimated range for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) in New Jersey: $5,600–$16,800. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.