Workers Comp Settlement Calculation

Summary

In Tennessee, workers compensation settlements are calculated based on factors such as Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) rating, weekly compensation rate, and statutory maximums. For a 15% whole body impairment, you multiply 450 weeks (statutory maximum) by 15%, resulting in 67.5 weeks. Then, multiply 67.5 weeks by $938 (weekly compensation) to get $63,315. For a 9% impairment to the shoulder, multiply 200 weeks (statutory maximum for shoulder) by 9%, resulting in 18 weeks. Then, multiply 18 weeks by $938 to get $16,884. Combine both amounts for a rough estimate of the potential settlement.

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In Tennessee, workers' comp settlements consider:
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) rating
- Weekly compensation rate
- Statutory maximums
For a *% whole body impairment, you multiply:
- * weeks (statutory maximum) x *% = *.* weeks
- Then, *.* weeks x $* (weekly compensation) = $*,*
For *% impairment to the shoulder:
- * weeks (statutory maximum for shoulder) x *% = * weeks
- Then, * weeks x $* = $*,*
Combine both for a potential settlement. This is a rough estimate.