How much is a leg injury worth in North Dakota workers' comp?
North Dakota pays a scheduled permanent partial disability award for a leg injury: the law sets total loss at a multiplier of 234.
How a leg injury is paid in North Dakota
North Dakota's rule for the weekly rate on these awards: 35% of SAWW x permanent impairment multiplier (lump-sum style award).
What is different in North Dakota
North Dakota pays no permanent impairment award unless the whole-body rating is at least 14%; the award is a one-time amount, not a periodic payment. Amputations such as the leg at the hip (234) or at/above the knee (195) have fixed multipliers.
No dollar calculator for North Dakota: 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 North Dakota 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 leg injury helps you judge whether an offer is low.
North Dakota vs. neighboring states
| State | How a leg injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | a multiplier of 234 | — |
| Minnesota | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| Montana | wage loss | — |
| South Dakota | 160 weeks | $184,320 |
"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 North Dakota
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of gross AWW (not to exceed net/spendable wages after federal income tax and Social Security) |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,614 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $775 (60% SAWW), or net wages if lower |
| Waiting period | 5 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 5 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a leg injury worth in North Dakota workers' comp?
North Dakota schedules a multiplier of 234 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 North Dakota in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,614 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30).
Is there a waiting period in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota does not pay the first 5 days of lost time, but pays them back once disability lasts more than 5 days.
Which law sets these amounts?
N.D.C.C. §65-05-09 (TTD), §65-05-12.2 (permanent impairment), §65-05-09.3 (retirement limits). The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in North Dakota
Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: N.D.C.C. §65-05-09 (TTD), §65-05-12.2 (permanent impairment), §65-05-09.3 (retirement limits); N.D.C.C. §65-05-12.2
- North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) (official site)
- workforcesafety.com/about-wsi/reports/north-dakota-weekly-benefit-levels
- workforcesafety.com/employees/benefits-services/wage-loss-benefits
- ndlegis.gov/cencode/t65c05.pdf
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the North Dakota 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.