Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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
$28,000 – $84,000
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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claims.
New Jersey pays 70% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1199/week. For a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 20 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 2.0x–6.0x. 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 20-week recovery window for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that's $14,000 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 2.0x–6.0x range is what produces the $28,000–$84,000 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.
Surgery is common for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and a surgical case typically settles toward the higher end of this range — or above it — since surgery usually means a longer recovery and a higher permanent impairment rating.
About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claims
Few injury categories vary as widely as TBI. A mild concussion might resolve in weeks; a severe brain injury can mean lifelong care and permanent disability benefits.
Common causes: Falls, being struck by objects, vehicle accidents
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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim in New Jersey?
Estimated range for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in New Jersey: $28,000–$84,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.