Virginia Workers Comp: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Settlement Guide (2026)
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$26,700 – $80,000
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
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from Virginia's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
Virginia pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1410/week. For a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 20 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 2.0x–6.0x. 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, Virginia's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 20-week recovery window for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that's $13,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 2.0x–6.0x range is what produces the $26,700–$80,000 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
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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), 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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claims
Traumatic brain injury claims carry some of the highest settlement values in workers comp, reflecting the wide range of severity — from a mild concussion to permanent cognitive impairment.
Common causes: Falls, being struck by objects, vehicle accidents
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 Virginia — see the full Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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.
Do I need a lawyer for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim in Virginia?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim typically pay out in Virginia?
Estimated range for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Virginia: $26,700–$80,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.