How much is a leg injury worth in Oregon workers' comp?
How Oregon workers' compensation pays for a leg injury, the 2026 benefit rates, and what to check before you accept a settlement.
How a leg injury is paid in Oregon
Oregon has no body-part schedule. An injury to the leg is rated as an impairment and paid under the state's general formula: impairment benefit = impairment value × 100 × state average weekly wage; plus work disability benefit = impairment modified by age, education and adaptability × 150 × worker's weekly wage, if not released to/returned to regular work.
General rule for permanent injuries in Oregon: impairment benefit = impairment value × 100 × state average weekly wage; plus work disability benefit = impairment modified by age, education and adaptability × 150 × worker's weekly wage, if not released to/returned to regular work.
What is different in Oregon
Oregon does not use weeks; every worker with permanent impairment gets an impairment award based on the state average wage, and those who cannot go back to their regular job also get a larger work disability award based on their own wage.
Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The figures on this page are what Oregon 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.
Oregon vs. neighboring states
| State | How a leg injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| California | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| Idaho | 200 weeks | $124,850 |
| Nevada | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| Washington | 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 Oregon
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,943.41 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | Lesser of 90% of wages or $50/week |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 14 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
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Frequently asked questions
How is a leg injury paid in Oregon workers' comp?
Oregon has no body-part schedule. An injury to the leg is rated as an impairment and paid under the state's general formula: impairment benefit = impairment value × 100 × state average weekly wage; plus work disability benefit = impairment modified by age, education and adaptability × 150 × worker's weekly wage, if not released to/returned to regular work.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Oregon in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,943.41 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30).
Is there a waiting period in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon 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?
ORS 656.210 (TTD), ORS 656.214 (PPD). The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in Oregon
Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: ORS 656.210 (TTD), ORS 656.214 (PPD)
- Oregon Workers' Compensation Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) (official site)
- wcd.oregon.gov/Bulletins/bul_111.pdf
- wcd.oregon.gov/Bulletins/bul_356.pdf
- oregon.gov/dcbs/oow/faqs/pages/time-loss.aspx
- oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_656.210
- oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_656.214
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Oregon 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.