Amputation — Finger/Hand Claim Value in South Carolina: 2026 Settlement Estimate
See how South Carolina law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$21,300 – $53,300
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in South Carolina.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with South Carolina's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Amputation — Finger/Hand claims.
South Carolina pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1134/week. For a Amputation — Finger/Hand claim, the typical temporary disability period is 16 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 2.0x–5.0x. 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, South Carolina's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 16-week recovery window for Amputation — Finger/Hand, that's $10,667 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 2.0x–5.0x range is what produces the $21,300–$53,300 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
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 Amputation — Finger/Hand, 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 Amputation — Finger/Hand Claims
Because amputation injuries are permanent by definition, the settlement calculation skips much of the negotiation over impairment rating that occurs in other injury categories — the loss itself sets the baseline value.
Common causes: Machinery, power tools, crush incidents
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 South Carolina — see the full Amputation — Finger/Hand resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
South Carolina Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 33.3%
- State agency: South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in South Carolina?
In South 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 Amputation — Finger/Hand workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 33.3% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Amputation — Finger/Hand claim in South Carolina?
Estimated range for Amputation — Finger/Hand in South Carolina: $21,300–$53,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.