Hip Injury Workers' Comp Settlement Calculator
Estimate your hip injury workers' comp settlement. Average settlement: $51,000. Range typically $10,000 – $200,000 depending on severity and state.
Adam Noah · Workers' Comp Research Analyst
Last updated: April 2026 · Reviewed for accuracy
About the authorAverage Hip Injury Settlement
$51,000
Source: National Safety Council injury cost database
How Is a Hip Injury Workers' Comp Settlement Calculated?
A hip injury workers' comp settlement in 2026 is built from four main components. Understanding each piece helps you know whether an offer is fair.
- 1.Lost wages (Temporary Total Disability). Most states pay 66.67% of your average weekly wage while you're off work, capped at the state maximum.
- 2.Permanent impairment. After you reach MMI, a doctor assigns an impairment rating (usually 0-100%). That rating multiplied by your state's scheduled weeks produces the PPD portion.
- 3.Medical expenses. Both past medical bills and reasonable future medical care for the hip injury. In lump-sum settlements this is capitalized into the total.
- 4.Vocational / loss-of-earning-capacity. If you can't return to your prior job at the same wage, the difference — sometimes for years — increases the settlement value.
Insurers typically try to settle these claims at 50-70% of their true value. Workers represented by attorneys historically recover 3-5x what unrepresented claimants accept.
Average Hip Injury Settlement Amounts by Severity (2026)
| Severity | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Bursitis / Soft Tissue | $10,000 – $28,000 |
| Labral Tear (Arthroscopy) | $28,000 – $70,000 |
| Hip Fracture | $55,000 – $130,000 |
| Hip Replacement | $100,000 – $200,000 |
| Severe Multi-Joint / Pelvic Injury | $150,000 – $400,000 |
Ranges based on National Safety Council, Martindale-Nolo, and state workers' comp board settlement data. Actual settlements depend on your state, wage, and case specifics.
Key Factors That Affect Your Hip Injury Settlement
- •Whether hip replacement was required
- •Permanent weight-bearing or mobility restrictions
- •Age at time of injury (younger workers face longer-term hardware concerns)
- •Your pre-injury occupation and ability to return to it
- •Your state's max weekly benefit and PPD schedule
- •Whether pelvic bones are involved
Is Your Settlement Offer Fair? Get a Free Case Review
A workers' comp attorney can review your offer and negotiate — most work on contingency (no fee unless you win). Represented claimants historically receive significantly higher settlements for hip injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average workers comp settlement for a hip injury?▾
Workers comp hip injury settlements average $51,000 nationally. Hip replacement cases typically settle $100,000-$200,000 due to permanent restrictions and expected future revision surgery.
How much is a hip replacement worth in workers comp?▾
A work-caused hip replacement typically settles $100,000-$200,000. The average is higher than arthroscopic cases because the implant has a 15-25 year lifespan, meaning revision surgery is built into the settlement value.
How long does a hip injury workers comp case take?▾
Hip replacement cases typically take 18-30 months from injury to settlement. You need to reach Maximum Medical Improvement first, which usually means at least 12 months post-surgery to confirm the implant has stabilized and permanent restrictions are fixed.
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