Fracture — Upper Extremity Workers Comp Settlement in District of Columbia (2026 Estimate)
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$6,900 – $16,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in District of Columbia.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from District of Columbia's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
District of Columbia pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1831/week. For a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.3x–3.0x. 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, District of Columbia's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Fracture — Upper Extremity, that's $5,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.3x–3.0x range is what produces the $6,900–$16,000 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.
Surgery for Fracture — Upper Extremity 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 Fracture — Upper Extremity Claims
An upper extremity fracture can range from a simple hairline break that heals with a cast to a compound fracture requiring surgical pins, and the settlement reflects that difference directly.
Common causes: Falls, machinery accidents, being struck
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 District of Columbia — see the full Fracture — Upper Extremity resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
District of Columbia Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: DC Department of Employment Services, Office of Workers' Compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Fracture — Upper Extremity claim in District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, 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 Fracture — Upper Extremity claim in District of Columbia?
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 Fracture — Upper Extremity claim in District of Columbia?
Estimated range for Fracture — Upper Extremity in District of Columbia: $6,900–$16,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.