Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Claim Value in Oklahoma: 2026 Settlement Estimate
See how Oklahoma law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,500 – $24,500
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Oklahoma.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Oklahoma's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claims.
Oklahoma pays 70% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $993/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, Oklahoma's formula puts your weekly benefit at $700. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), that's $7,000 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 $10,500–$24,500 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 Oklahoma — see the full Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Oklahoma Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 10-20%
- State agency: Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, 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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim in Oklahoma?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 10-20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim typically pay out in Oklahoma?
Estimated range for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) in Oklahoma: $10,500–$24,500. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.