How Much Is a Burn Injury Workers Comp Claim Worth in Texas?
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,500 – $31,500
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Texas.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from Texas's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
Texas pays 70% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1271.05/week. For a Burn Injury claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.5x–4.5x. 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, Texas's formula puts your weekly benefit at $700. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Burn Injury, that's $7,000 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.5x–4.5x range is what produces the $10,500–$31,500 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
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 Burn Injury, 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 Burn Injury Claims
A minor burn from hot equipment might resolve with basic treatment in a few weeks, while a severe chemical or fire burn can require skin grafts and months of recovery — the claim value reflects that gap directly.
Common causes: Chemical exposure, fire, hot equipment
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 Texas — see the full Burn Injury resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Texas Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 25%
- State agency: Texas Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Texas?
In Texas, 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 Burn Injury claim in Texas?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 25% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Burn Injury injury in Texas?
Estimated range for Burn Injury in Texas: $10,500–$31,500. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.