Fracture — Lower Extremity Workers Comp Settlement in North Dakota (2026 Estimate)
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$11,200 – $28,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in North Dakota.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from North Dakota's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
North Dakota pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1197/week. For a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim, the typical temporary disability period is 12 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, North Dakota's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 12-week recovery window for Fracture — Lower Extremity, that's $8,000 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 $11,200–$28,000 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 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.
Whether surgery is needed for Fracture — Lower Extremity varies enough that it's one of the biggest single factors separating a case at the low end of this range from one at the high end.
About Fracture — Lower Extremity Claims
Fractures below the waist tend to keep workers off the job longer than upper body breaks, simply because most jobs require walking or standing that a healing leg or foot can't support.
Common causes: Falls, machinery accidents, vehicle incidents
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 Dakota — see the full Fracture — Lower Extremity resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
North Dakota Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 5 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: Workforce Safety & Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, the filing deadline is 365 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 Fracture — Lower Extremity claim in North Dakota?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim in North Dakota?
Estimated range for Fracture — Lower Extremity in North Dakota: $11,200–$28,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.