How much is an eye injury worth in Maryland workers' comp?
Maryland pays a scheduled permanent partial disability award for an eye injury: the law sets total loss at 250 weeks.
How an eye injury is paid in Maryland
Maryland's rule for the weekly rate on these awards: Under 75 weeks: 1/3 AWW max 16.7% SAWW (2025: $250); 75-249 weeks: 2/3 AWW max 1/3 SAWW (2025: $498); 250+ weeks (serious disability): 2/3 AWW max 75% SAWW (2025: $1,120). 2026 dollar values not confirmed..
If your doctor rates a partial loss of use, the award is generally that percentage of the scheduled weeks. A 25% rating works out to 62.5 weeks.
What is different in Maryland
The weekly PPD rate rises with the size of the award: under 75 weeks, 75-249 weeks, and 250+ weeks ('serious disability', where the number of weeks is also increased by one-third). Permanent loss of use of a hand, arm, foot, leg or eye counts the same as its loss.
No dollar calculator for Maryland: we could not confirm the 2026 weekly rate for these awards. The schedule above is from the statute.
Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The figures on this page are what Maryland 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 an eye injury helps you judge whether an offer is low.
Maryland vs. neighboring states
| State | How an eye injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 250 weeks | — |
| Delaware | 200 weeks | $192,544 |
| Pennsylvania | 275 weeks | $383,350 |
| Virginia | 100 weeks | $150,701 |
| West Virginia | 132 weeks | $106,344 |
| District of Columbia | 160 weeks | $296,331 |
"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 Maryland
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,537 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $50 (or actual AWW if less) - secondary (Nolo, 2025 figures) |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 14 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
Estimate your weekly check
Frequently asked questions
How much is an eye injury worth in Maryland workers' comp?
Maryland schedules 250 weeks for total loss. A partial loss is paid as a share of that, based on your doctor's rating and your wage.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Maryland in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,537 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31).
Is there a waiting period in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland does not pay the first 3 days of lost time, but pays them back once disability lasts more than 14 days.
Which law sets these amounts?
Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. 9-621 (TTD), 9-625 to 9-630 (PPD), 9-627 (schedule). The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in Maryland
Law and official sources
Includes secondary sources
Statute: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. 9-621 (TTD), 9-625 to 9-630 (PPD), 9-627 (schedule); Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. §§ 9-625 to 9-630; § 9-627 (schedule and 500-week 'other cases')
- Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission (official site)
- wcc.state.md.us/adjud_claims/comp_rates.html
- law.justia.com/codes/maryland/labor-and-employment/title-9/subtitle-6/part-iv/section-9-62
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Maryland 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.