How Much Is a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Workers Comp Claim Worth in West Virginia?
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
Estimated Settlement Range
$10,000 – $23,300
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in West Virginia.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from West Virginia's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
West Virginia pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1135/week. For a Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.5x–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, West Virginia's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), that's $6,667 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.5x–3.5x range is what produces the $10,000–$23,300 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
A few factors this estimate can't see: your actual impairment rating, whether liability is contested, and ongoing medical costs beyond the immediate claim.
Because surgery is a likely part of treatment for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff), 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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) Claims
Shoulder injuries in physical labor jobs frequently involve the rotator cuff, and the difference between a strain and a full tear has a major effect on how much the claim ultimately settles for.
Common causes: Overhead lifting, repetitive reaching, falls
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 West Virginia — see the full Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
West Virginia Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 182 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, the filing deadline is 182 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 West 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 Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) claim in West Virginia?
Estimated range for Shoulder Injury (Rotator Cuff) in West Virginia: $10,000–$23,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.