Indiana-Index Finger-Settlement

[bradgt04]

On June 25th 2010 I was injured at work. My index finger was cut very deeply and required surgery (tendon laceration about 2" in length). I went to physical therapy and did all the stuff required.

The doctor did the PPI ratting. He said I had a 22% loss in the finger or a 4% loss in the hand (equals the same). He said I am entitled to a settlement.

I went to the indiana site and found the index finger is worth 8 degrees. So, 22% of 8 is 1.76 and the chart says $1380 from 1-10 degrees this all equals $2428. is this right? I have some bills I would like to pay off and kind of want to get a rough idea what my settlement would be.

Thanks for any help.

[1171]

never did an Indiana calculation. you might contact the the Work Comp board
http://www.in.gov/wcb/2340.htm

[bradgt04]

(01-10-2011 06:27 PM)1171 Wrote:  never did an Indiana calculation. you might contact the the Work Comp board
http://www.in.gov/wcb/2340.htm

Thank you. I found on another forum a guy who did a calculation for the same injury (he had only a 5% loss) and got around $600 that was in 2006 in Illinois. From what I understand Illinois is the lowest payout for Workman's Comp claims. So HOPEFULLY it will be double that.

Thanks again.

[1171]

each state has their own comp laws. there is no one single method for every one.

[bradgt04]

I did call. I asked the person what I would be getting back, said it was 2$2428. It just dosen't seem right. A guy I work with lost all movement in his thumb from the first knuckle and he only got $800.

I am just anxious is all