Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Workers Comp Settlement in North Carolina (2026 Estimate)
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$26,700 – $80,000
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
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from North Carolina's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
North Carolina pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1353/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, North Carolina's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 20-week recovery window for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that's $13,334 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 $26,700–$80,000 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
A few factors this estimate can't see: your actual impairment rating, whether liability is contested, and ongoing medical costs beyond the immediate claim.
Because surgery is a likely part of treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), whether it's actually needed in your case is one of the biggest single factors in where your real settlement lands relative to this range.
About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claims
Because brain injuries affect long-term earning capacity and quality of life, TBI claims typically settle higher than almost any other injury category in this dataset.
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 North Carolina — see the full Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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
Is there a time limit to file a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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.
How much does a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim typically pay out in North Carolina?
Estimated range for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in North Carolina: $26,700–$80,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.