Trends in Workers'
Compensation Claims
Which Jobs Have the Most Workers’ Comp Claims?
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Two most at-risk industries are construction and manufacturing due to workplace accidents, environmental dangers, and heavy equipment -
Ranchers, farmers, and loggers are frequently injured at work. Working with dangerous equipment, animals, and risky environments leads to injuries. -
Medical workers are often hurt at work. Nurses and health aides risk injuring back, knees, and joints from constant working hours on their feet and lifting patients. -
Emergency response officials like police officers, firefighters, and EMTs commonly suffer on-the-job injuries. The nature of the job is dangerous, dealing with fires, crimes, and risky health situations (pandemics, illnesses).
Average Age of Workers’ Compensation Beneficiaries
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In one study, the average workers' compensation filer was 34 years old. -
Additional research found the American aging workforce does not lead to a significant increase in overall compensation claims filing, but older workers more likely to suffer permanent disabilities or death.
How Many Men vs. Women
File for Workers' Comp?
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Women more likely to be injured by and to file for workers compensation because of work-related incidents. -
In one recent year, there were 3,076 filed claims per 100,000 American insured workers
Average Workers'
Comp Settlement
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Compensation differs based on state, context, and injuries. -
In one recent year, the Oregon workers’ compensation system paid out a total of $560,120,000 in medical benefits and indemnity benefits (disability, vocational assistance, death benefits, agreements, and settlements. -
There were 19,572 claims that year, making the average payout roughly $28,618.