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California Workers' Comp Settlement Calculator

Max weekly TTD: $1,620 · PPD max weeks at 100% impairment: 695

Estimate your settlement using California's actual workers' comp benefit caps and schedule.

Your case details

From your treating physician's MMI evaluation

If you'll need surgery, ongoing PT, or hardware

Estimated settlement range

$56,285 - $90,055

Low end to high end, based on case strength and negotiation

Weekly TTD rate

$600

2/3 of your weekly wage, capped at state max

PPD weeks owed

104 weeks

15% × 695 state max

PPD base value

$62,550

TTD rate × PPD weeks

California note

Complex PD rating with age + occupation adjusters.

Attorney fees in California are typically capped at 15% of recovery.

Analysis & insights

Your ppd value is $62,550, based on the inputs above. Tax outcomes drive the math behind nearly every other financial decision — savings rate, affordability, retirement.

Calculation summary

Result derived from 4 inputs. Adjust any one to test sensitivity.

Risk & benchmark gauge

Current band

Strong

Ppd Value: $62,550

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Industry benchmarks

  • Ttd Rate600.0%
  • Ppd Weeks$104
  • Ppd Value$62,550
  • Low Estimate$56,285
  • High Estimate$90,055

Key insights

Pre-tax contributions reduce taxable income

Every dollar to 401(k), HSA, or traditional IRA reduces taxable income at your marginal bracket — typically 12-32% federal.

Sensitivity testing

Adjust each input by ±10% to find the most impactful variable — that's the one to focus your real-world decisions on.

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Test the realistic range of each input

High priority

Try the lowest and highest realistic value for each input. The spread of results is the range you should actually plan for — point estimates lie.

Impact: Reveals which inputs matter most and where uncertainty hides.

Compare against published benchmarks

Medium priority

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This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Settlement values vary widely. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.