Fracture — Upper Extremity Workers Comp Settlement in North Carolina (2026 Estimate)
See how North Carolina law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$6,900 – $16,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in North Carolina.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with North Carolina's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Fracture — Upper Extremity claims.
North Carolina pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1353/week. For a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.3x–3.0x. 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, North Carolina's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Fracture — Upper Extremity, that's $5,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.3x–3.0x range is what produces the $6,900–$16,000 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 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 Fracture — Upper Extremity 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 Fracture — Upper Extremity Claims
An upper extremity fracture can range from a simple hairline break that heals with a cast to a compound fracture requiring surgical pins, and the settlement reflects that difference directly.
Common causes: Falls, machinery accidents, being struck
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 North Carolina — see the full Fracture — Upper Extremity resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
North Carolina Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 25%
- State agency: North Carolina Industrial Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, 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.
Should I hire an attorney for my Fracture — Upper Extremity workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 25% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Fracture — Upper Extremity injury in North Carolina?
Estimated range for Fracture — Upper Extremity in North Carolina: $6,900–$16,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.