How Much Is a Vision Loss/Eye Injury Workers Comp Claim Worth in New York?
A plain-language estimate based on New York benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$3,700 – $9,300
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
Here's the math: New York's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Vision Loss/Eye Injury claims typically resolve.
New York pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1281.50/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 York's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 4-week recovery window for Vision Loss/Eye Injury, that's $2,667 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 $3,700–$9,300 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
A few factors this estimate can't see: your actual impairment rating, whether liability is contested, and ongoing medical costs beyond the immediate claim.
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
Because the eyes are especially vulnerable to flying debris and chemical splash, this injury category sees a wide range of outcomes — from full recovery to permanent vision impairment requiring a scheduled-loss award.
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 York — see the full Vision Loss/Eye Injury 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.
Do I need a lawyer for a Vision Loss/Eye Injury claim in New York?
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 Vision Loss/Eye Injury claim in New York?
Estimated range for Vision Loss/Eye Injury in New York: $3,700–$9,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.