Virginia Workers Comp: Knee Injury Settlement Guide (2026)
A plain-language estimate based on Virginia benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$9,300 – $21,300
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Virginia.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: Virginia's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Knee Injury claims typically resolve.
Virginia pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1410/week. For a Knee Injury claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.4x–3.2x. 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, Virginia's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Knee Injury, that's $6,667 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.4x–3.2x range is what produces the $9,300–$21,300 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.
Surgery for Knee Injury 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 Knee Injury Claims
Knee injuries cover a wide range, from a twisted ligament that heals with rest to a torn meniscus that needs arthroscopic repair, and the settlement value tracks closely with which one applies.
Common causes: Falls, twisting, repetitive kneeling
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 Virginia — see the full Knee Injury resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Virginia Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission (VWC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in Virginia?
In Virginia, 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 Virginia workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Knee Injury claim in Virginia?
Estimated range for Knee Injury in Virginia: $9,300–$21,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.