Fracture — Upper Extremity Claim Value in Oregon: 2026 Settlement Estimate
A plain-language estimate based on Oregon benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
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 Oregon.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: Oregon's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Fracture — Upper Extremity claims typically resolve.
Oregon pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1807/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, Oregon'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
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 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
Because arm and hand fractures show clear diagnostic evidence, insurers rarely dispute whether the injury happened — the negotiation instead centers on how much permanent impairment, if any, remains after healing.
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 Oregon — see the full Fracture — Upper Extremity resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Oregon Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 10-25% (tiered by award type and size)
- State agency: Oregon Workers' Compensation Division
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Oregon?
In Oregon, 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 10-25% (tiered by award type and size) of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim in Oregon?
Estimated range for Fracture — Upper Extremity in Oregon: $6,900–$16,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.