How much is a knee injury worth in Nebraska workers' comp?
Nebraska pays a scheduled permanent partial disability award for a knee injury: the law sets total loss at 215 weeks (a knee injury is rated as a partial loss of use of the leg).
How a knee injury is paid in Nebraska
Rated as partial loss of use of the leg (215 weeks).
Each week is paid at 66.67% of your average weekly wage, up to $1,166 a week, with a minimum of $49 a week (or your full wage if it is lower).
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 53.75 weeks.
What is different in Nebraska
Nebraska pays members by schedule and the body as a whole by loss of earning power; when several members are injured, each is paid separately with the benefit periods running one after another.
Worked examples
| Rating | $800 weekly wage | $1,200 weekly wage | $1,600 weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% loss of use | $11,467 | $17,201 | $22,934 |
| 25% loss of use | $28,668 | $43,002 | $57,336 |
| 50% loss of use | $57,336 | $86,004 | $114,672 |
| 100% loss of use | $114,672 | $172,009 | $229,345 |
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Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The figures on this page are what Nebraska 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.
Nebraska vs. neighboring states
| State | How a knee injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 215 weeks (as the leg) | $250,690 |
| Colorado | 208 weeks (as the leg) | — |
| Iowa | 220 weeks (as the leg) | $492,140 |
| Kansas | 200 weeks (as the leg) | $181,000 |
| Missouri | 160 weeks | $108,509 |
| South Dakota | 160 weeks (as the leg) | $184,320 |
| Wyoming | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
"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 Nebraska
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,166 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $49 (or actual wages if less) |
| Waiting period | Not confirmed |
| Waiting days paid back after | Not confirmed |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a knee injury worth in Nebraska workers' comp?
Nebraska schedules 215 weeks for total loss, up to $250,690 at the top weekly rate. A partial loss is paid as a share of that, based on your doctor's rating and your wage.
What is the average workers' comp settlement for a knee injury in Nebraska?
Nebraska does not publish an official average. The best benchmark is the statutory award for your rating: for example, a 25% loss of use at a $1,200 weekly wage works out to about $43,002. Settlements move up or down from there.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Nebraska in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,166 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31).
Which law sets these amounts?
Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-119, 48-121, 48-121.01. The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
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Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-119, 48-121, 48-121.01; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2), (3)
- Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court (official site)
- newcc.gov/service-providers/attorneys/benefit-rates
- law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/chapter-48/statute-48-121/
- nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-121&print=true
- law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/chapter-48/statute-48-121-01/
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Nebraska 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.