New York Workers Comp: Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Settlement Guide (2026)
See how New York law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,000 – $23,300
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in New York.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with New York's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claims.
New York pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1281.50/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 York's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), that's $6,667 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 $10,000–$23,300 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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), 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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Claims
A torn or strained rotator cuff can be one of the slower workers comp claims to resolve, since surgical repair and physical therapy both take months to fully play out.
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 York — see the full Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
New York Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 10-15%
- State agency: NY Workers' Compensation Board
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in New York?
In New York, 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 York workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 10-15% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim in New York?
Estimated range for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) in New York: $10,000–$23,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.