How much a Delaware workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Delaware settlements run 15000 to 90000 for many claims, with severe-injury or surgical cases running higher; every case differs and there is no guaranteed amount. This guide lays out the Delaware caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English.
All figures are from Delaware sources, verified as of June 2026.
Delaware at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67% (two-thirds of the average weekly wage) |
| Max weekly benefit | 924.31 |
| Min weekly benefit | 308.11 |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| PPD method | Combination — scheduled body-part weeks under 19 Del. C. §2326 for listed members (arm, hand, leg, foot, eye, fingers, toes, hearing); unscheduled parts (back, neck, shoulder) are paid by the physician’s impairment rating multiplied by the applicable number of weeks. Each award = 66.67% of wages × scheduled weeks × percent of impairment. |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Delaware Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Delaware?
How much a Delaware workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Delaware settlements run 15000 to 90000 for many claims, with severe-injury or surgical cases running higher; every case differs and there is no guaranteed amount. This guide lays out the Delaware caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English.
All figures are from Delaware sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Delaware Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Delaware assigns it a set number of weeks of benefits. Your payout is roughly those weeks multiplied by your impairment rating and your weekly comp rate. Here are the Delaware figures:
| Body part (scheduled loss) | Statutory weeks of benefits |
| Arm | 250 weeks |
| Hand | 220 weeks |
| Leg | 250 weeks |
| Foot | 160 weeks |
| Eye | 200 weeks |
| Thumb | 75 weeks |
| Index Finger | 50 weeks |
| Second Finger | 40 weeks |
| Third Finger | 30 weeks |
| Little Finger | 20 weeks |
| Great Toe | 40 weeks |
Whole-body / maximum: up to NONE (no single whole-body PPD cap; awards are per the §2326 schedule, the highest scheduled members being arm and leg at 250 weeks each; serious/permanent disfigurement is separately compensable up to 150 weeks) weeks.
How Delaware Calculates Your Payout
The weekly rate is 66.67% (two-thirds) of the worker’s average weekly wage, subject to a statutory maximum of 924.31 and minimum of 308.11. The maximum equals two-thirds of the statewide average weekly wage (1386.46), and both the max and min are reset each July 1.
Permanent disability: Combination — scheduled body-part weeks under 19 Del. C. §2326 for listed members (arm, hand, leg, foot, eye, fingers, toes, hearing); unscheduled parts (back, neck, shoulder) are paid by the physician’s impairment rating multiplied by the applicable number of weeks. Each award = 66.67% of wages × scheduled weeks × percent of impairment.
Offsets: Delaware has no general Social Security retirement offset in its workers’ comp statute; coordination with SSDI follows federal rules. Confirm any offset with the board and a licensed attorney.
What Settlements Actually Run in Delaware
15000 to 90000 for many claims, with severe-injury or surgical cases running higher; every case differs and there is no guaranteed amount That said, no two cases are alike — the number that matters is the one your own injury, rating, and wage produce, not a statewide average.
What drives a Delaware settlement: body part injured, the physician’s permanent impairment (PPD) rating, the worker’s pre-injury average weekly wage, future medical care needs, and ability to return to work
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Delaware
A Delaware workers comp settlement usually has two parts: the wage benefits you are paid while you cannot work, and a lump sum for any permanent damage the injury leaves behind. The wage piece replaces a share of your average weekly wage, up to the state cap shown above.
The permanent piece is where most of the settlement value lives, and it depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and how the state values that loss.
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Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Injuries in Delaware
Most states, including how Delaware handles many claims, divide permanent injuries into two buckets. A scheduled loss is a specific body part with a set number of weeks assigned to it, like an arm, hand, or leg. An unscheduled loss affects the body as a whole, like a back or a head injury, and is often worth more because it touches your overall ability to earn.
Knowing which bucket your injury falls into is the first step to understanding what your case may be worth.
Other Delaware settlement rules: PPD/permanency awards are separate from and typically paid after temporary total disability (TTD); scheduled awards are paid regardless of whether the worker returns to work or earns the same wages. Lump-sum settlements require Industrial Accident Board approval through a commutation. Temporary partial disability (TPD) is capped at 300 weeks. Serious and permanent disfigurement is separately compensable for up to 150 weeks.
Understanding Your Delaware Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Delaware workers comp settlement is not random — it follows the state’s own formula. Your average weekly wage sets your benefit rate, the body part and impairment rating set the number of weeks, and the state cap sets the ceiling. Put together, those pieces are what a Delaware workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Delaware workers comp settlement is unclear, the calculator below gives a quick estimate and your state board can confirm the current caps and the body-part schedule.
Got a settlement offer? Before you accept, it helps to know what your Delaware case may really be worth. An attorney can review the offer, often at no upfront cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a workers’ comp settlement in Delaware?
There is no single average — a Delaware settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run 15000 to 90000 for many claims, with severe-injury or surgical cases running higher; every case differs and there is no guaranteed amount. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Delaware workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Delaware generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $924.31/week), then adds a permanent-disability amount based on the body part and your impairment rating. The state’s body-part schedule sets the number of weeks.
Do I need a lawyer to settle my Delaware workers’ comp case?
Not always, but for a serious injury, a denied claim, or a settlement offer you are unsure about, many claimants talk to a workers’ comp attorney first — the consultation is usually free and represented claimants often recover more.
Official Delaware Sources & Resources
- Delaware Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Workers’ Compensation (claims are adjudicated by the Industrial Accident Board): https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/workers-comp/
- Delaware Workers’ Comp Statute: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title19/c023/sc02/index.html
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Delaware workers comp settlement figures were last verified against official sources in June 2026. State benefit caps change every year — confirm the current figure with your state workers’-comp board or a licensed attorney before you rely on it.
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Workers Comp Explained is an independent educational resource, not a law firm or insurer. Workers’ comp benefits, settlement values, deadlines, and requirements vary by state and by the specific facts of your injury and change over time, and any settlement figures here are illustrative only.
Confirm your rights and any deadline with your state’s workers’ compensation board and a licensed attorney before you act.