Oregon Workers Comp: Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Settlement Guide (2026)
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,000 – $23,300
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
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from Oregon's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
Oregon pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1807/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, Oregon's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), that's $6,667 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 $10,000–$23,300 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.
Because surgery is a likely part of treatment for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), 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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Claims
Shoulder injuries in physical labor jobs frequently involve the rotator cuff, and the difference between a strain and a full tear has a major effect on how much the claim ultimately settles for.
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 Oregon — see the full Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) 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
Is there a time limit to file a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) 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.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a Oregon workers comp case?
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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim in Oregon?
Estimated range for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) in Oregon: $10,000–$23,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.