Calculate Your South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Settlement Estimate

Workers' Compensation Calculator

Average Weekly Wage (AWW)

Body Part

Impairment % (10%)

Statewide Max Weekly ($)

Minimum Weekly Floor ($)

Compensation Rate (weekly)

Scheduled Weeks

300 wks

PPD Weeks (× % impairment)

30 wks

Estimated Lump Sum

How it works: Lump Sum = (Comp Rate) × (Scheduled Weeks) × (Impairment %) where Comp Rate = 2/3 × AWW (min $75 not exceeding AWW; capped at statewide max). PTD (500 weeks) and Custom Weeks ignore the impairment %.

Weeks remaining

Weekly benefit ($)

Annual discount % (2–6)

PV (commutable value)

Assumed discount

4% / yr

Weekly used

Under §42-9-301, commutations must use an annual discount between 2% and 6%. Actual commutations require Commission approval.

Member	Weeks	Notes
Thumb	65	§42-9-30(1)
Index finger	40	§42-9-30(2)
Second finger	35	§42-9-30(3)
Third finger	25	§42-9-30(4)
Fourth finger	20	§42-9-30(5)
Great toe	35	§42-9-30(8)
Other toe	10	§42-9-30(9)
Hand	185	§42-9-30(12)
Arm	220	§42-9-30(13)
Shoulder	300	§42-9-30(14) – post 7/1/2007
Foot	140	§42-9-30(15)
Leg	195	§42-9-30(16)
Hip	280	§42-9-30(17)
Eye	140	§42-9-30(18)
Hearing (one ear)	80	§42-9-30(19)
Hearing (both ears)	165	§42-9-30(19)
Back (≤49% loss)	300	§42-9-30(21)
Back (≥50% loss)	500	§42-9-30(21) presumption of PTD; rebuttable
Disfigurement (max)	50	§42-9-30(23)
Total & Permanent Disability (PTD)	500	§42-9-10(B); lifetime for paraplegic/quadriplegic/physical brain damage per §42-9-10(C)

How the Calculator Works

Our workers' compensation calculator helps you estimate the potential value of your work injury claim by calculating:

Lump Sum Settlements - Based on your compensation rate, scheduled weeks, and percentage of permanent partial disability (PPD)
Present Value - The commutable value of your settlement using discount rates between 2% and 6% as required by South Carolina law

The calculator uses the standard formula: Lump Sum = (Compensation Rate) × (Scheduled Weeks) × (Impairment Percentage)

Your compensation rate is determined as two-thirds of your average weekly wage (AWW), with a minimum of $75 per week and subject to the statewide maximum cap.

Who Should Use This Calculator

This tool is designed for:

Injured workers seeking to understand their potential settlement value
Attorneys preparing case valuations and settlement negotiations
Insurance adjusters evaluating claim reserves
Employers understanding potential liability exposure

Important Legal Considerations

Please note: This calculator provides estimates only. Actual workers' compensation settlements depend on numerous factors including:

Specific details of your injury and medical treatment
Your earning capacity and return-to-work potential
Negotiation between parties
Final approval by the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission

Under South Carolina Code §42-9-301, all commutations require Commission approval and must use an annual discount rate between 2% and 6%.

Get Professional Legal Help

While this calculator provides valuable estimates, workers' compensation law is complex. An experienced attorney can help you:

Maximize your settlement value
Navigate the legal process
Ensure all benefits are properly calculated
Handle negotiations with insurance companies

Contact our experienced workers' compensation attorneys today for a free consultation about your specific case.