Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claim Value in Washington: 2026 Settlement Estimate
Built from Washington's actual benefit formula — not a generic national average.
Estimated Settlement Range
$24,000 – $90,000
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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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 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, Washington's variable rate puts your weekly benefit between $600 and $750, depending on marital and dependent status. Over the typical 20-week recovery window for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that's roughly $12,000 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 $24,000–$90,000 estimate above.
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.
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 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 Washington — see the full Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a Washington workers comp case?
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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim typically pay out in Washington?
Estimated range for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Washington: $24,000–$90,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.