How Much Is a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Workers Comp Claim Worth in New Jersey?
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,500 – $24,500
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
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from New Jersey's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
New Jersey pays 70% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1199/week. For a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.5x–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 Jersey's formula puts your weekly benefit at $700. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), that's $7,000 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.5x–3.5x range is what produces the $10,500–$24,500 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
A few factors this estimate can't see: your actual impairment rating, whether liability is contested, and ongoing medical costs beyond the immediate claim.
Because surgery is a likely part of treatment for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), whether it's actually needed in your case is one of the biggest single factors in where your real settlement lands relative to this range.
About Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Claims
Rotator cuff injuries are common in jobs that involve overhead lifting or repetitive reaching, and they often require arthroscopic surgery, which extends the time before a worker can return to full duty.
Common causes: Overhead lifting, repetitive reaching, falls
Surgery likelihood: high
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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) 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
How long do I have to file 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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) 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.
How much does a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim typically pay out in New Jersey?
Estimated range for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) in New Jersey: $10,500–$24,500. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.