How Much Is a Vision Loss/Eye Injury Workers Comp Claim Worth in New Jersey?
See how New Jersey law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$3,900 – $9,800
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 Vision Loss/Eye Injury claims.
New Jersey pays 70% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1199/week. For a Vision Loss/Eye Injury claim, the typical temporary disability period is 4 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.4x–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 4-week recovery window for Vision Loss/Eye Injury, that's $2,800 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.4x–3.5x range is what produces the $3,900–$9,800 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 is a starting range, not a final number. It doesn't account for your specific impairment rating, whether the insurer disputes the claim, or future medical costs tied to the injury.
Surgery for Vision Loss/Eye Injury is common enough that it's worth asking your treating doctor directly whether it's likely in your case — it materially shifts where your real number lands in this range.
About Vision Loss/Eye Injury Claims
Eye injuries range from a minor corneal abrasion that heals in days to permanent vision loss, and most states award a scheduled-loss benefit for any confirmed permanent impairment.
Common causes: Chemical splash, flying debris, impact
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 Vision Loss/Eye Injury 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 Vision Loss/Eye Injury 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.
How much does a Vision Loss/Eye Injury claim typically pay out in New Jersey?
Estimated range for Vision Loss/Eye Injury in New Jersey: $3,900–$9,800. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.