How much is a knee injury worth in Florida workers' comp?
Florida does not use a fixed number of weeks for a knee injury. Your doctor gives a whole-person impairment rating and the award follows the state formula (whole-person %, 2–6 weeks per point).
How a knee injury is paid in Florida
No body-part schedule; the impairment is rated and paid on the weeks-per-percent brackets.
Florida pays impairment income benefits for 2 weeks per rating point from 1% to 10%, 3 weeks per point from 11% to 15%, 4 from 16% to 20% and 6 above 20%, at 75% of your temporary disability rate (66.67% of your wage, up to $1,358 a week).
What is different in Florida
Florida pays impairment benefits biweekly starting the day after maximum medical improvement (or when temporary benefits run out), and halves them for any week the worker earns at least the pre-injury AWW.
Worked examples
| Rating | $800 weekly wage | $1,200 weekly wage | $1,600 weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% whole-person rating | $4,000.20 | $6,000.30 | $8,000.40 |
| 10% whole-person rating | $8,000.40 | $12,001 | $16,001 |
| 15% whole-person rating | $14,001 | $21,001 | $28,001 |
| 25% whole-person rating | $34,002 | $51,003 | $68,003 |
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Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The figures on this page are what Florida law sets. Many claims end in a negotiated settlement instead. Insurers usually start from the statutory award for your rating, then adjust for disputed ratings, future medical care, how long wage-loss benefits could run and the risk of a hearing. Knowing the statutory number for a knee injury helps you judge whether an offer is low.
Florida vs. neighboring states
| State | How a knee injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | whole-person %, 2–6 weeks per point | — |
| Alabama | 200 weeks (as the leg) | $44,000 |
| Georgia | 225 weeks (as the leg) | $180,000 |
"Max for total loss" applies to body-part schedules at the top weekly rate. Compare all 50 states and D.C.
While you recover: temporary disability in Florida
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,358 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $20/week (or actual wage if less) |
| Waiting period | 7 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 21 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | 104 weeks |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a knee injury worth in Florida workers' comp?
It depends on your whole-person impairment rating. Florida pays whole-person %, 2–6 weeks per point; a 10% rating is worth up to $20,370.
What is the average workers' comp settlement for a knee injury in Florida?
Florida does not publish an official average. The best benchmark is the statutory award for your rating: for example, a 10% whole-person rating at a $1,200 weekly wage works out to about $12,001. Settlements move up or down from there.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Florida in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,358 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31).
Is there a waiting period in Florida?
Yes. Florida does not pay the first 7 days of lost time, but pays them back once disability lasts more than 21 days.
Which law sets these amounts?
Fla. Stat. §§440.12, 440.15. The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in Florida
Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: Fla. Stat. §§440.12, 440.15; Fla. Stat. §440.15(3)
- Division of Workers' Compensation, Florida Department of Financial Services (official site)
- leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0440/Sections/04
- law.justia.com/codes/florida/title-xxxi/chapter-440/section-440-15/
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Florida workers' compensation agency.
Estimate only. Your real award depends on your doctor's rating, your wage records, offsets and settlement terms. This page is general information, not legal advice.