Many workplace injuries do result in a settlement, though not all, and the amount depends on several things.

The factors that typically matter most are the severity of the injury, whether surgery was required, how long treatment lasted, whether any permanent impairment remains once you reach maximum medical improvement, your impairment rating if one is assigned, your wages, and whether you can return to your previous job.

Where physical therapy fits in: thorough clinical documentation matters a great deal. Your therapist’s records of your functional limitations, your progress, your restrictions, and your response to treatment become part of the evidence about your condition. Attending your sessions consistently and reporting your symptoms accurately protects both your recovery and your record.

We are physical therapists rather than attorneys, and settlement questions are legal questions. If yours is complex, a workers’ compensation attorney in your state is the right person to ask.