How Much Is a Fracture — Lower Extremity Workers Comp Claim Worth in Washington?
Built from Washington's actual benefit formula — not a generic national average.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,100 – $31,500
Washington's benefit rate varies by marital and dependent status (60%–75% of AWW), so this range reflects both that variation and typical case severity for this injury.
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Washington.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Washington sets specific rules for how weekly benefits are calculated. Applied to a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim, here's what that produces.
Washington pays between 60% and 75% of your average weekly wage, depending on marital and dependent status, up to a maximum of $2071/week. For a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim, the typical temporary disability period is 12 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.4x–3.5x. 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, Washington's variable rate puts your weekly benefit between $600 and $750, depending on marital and dependent status. Over the typical 12-week recovery window for Fracture — Lower Extremity, that's roughly $7,200 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.4x–3.5x range is what produces the $10,100–$31,500 estimate above.
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.
Surgery for Fracture — Lower 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.
In Washington, the wage-replacement rate itself varies by marital and dependent status — meaning even two workers with identical injuries and wages can see a real difference in weekly benefit, on top of everything else that affects the settlement.
About Fracture — Lower Extremity Claims
A lower extremity fracture carries real risk of lasting impairment if the break involves a joint, which is why these claims often settle higher than a comparable arm or wrist fracture.
Common causes: Falls, machinery accidents, vehicle incidents
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 Washington — see the full Fracture — Lower Extremity resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Washington Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 10-30%
- State agency: Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim in Washington?
In Washington, 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.
Should I hire an attorney for my Fracture — Lower Extremity workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 10-30% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Fracture — Lower Extremity claim typically pay out in Washington?
Estimated range for Fracture — Lower Extremity in Washington: $10,100–$31,500. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.