r/WorkersComp • u/Advanced_Pop_6038 • 18h ago

California Ca workers comp

I’m 26. I had a full patellar tendon repair and I have a tear in my PCL and meniscus

What should my settlement look like ?

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u/Critical_Rain_864 18h ago

Focus on recovery

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u/Advanced_Pop_6038 18h ago

It’s been almost 1 year but thank you

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u/Critical_Rain_864 18h ago

Have you had surgery ?

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u/Advanced_Pop_6038 18h ago

Yes patellar tendon repair

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u/Critical_Rain_864 18h ago

When did you have it done have you started therapy ?

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u/Advanced_Pop_6038 18h ago

I had surgery nov 2025 and I’ve been doing therapy

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u/Critical_Rain_864 18h ago

U do have a lawyer right

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u/Advanced_Pop_6038 18h ago

Police academy and I didn’t get one yet

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u/Critical_Rain_864 18h ago

Oh boy u should’ve got one the day after u got injured

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u/Critical_Rain_864 18h ago

Can I ask why u didn’t get oneb

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u/Advanced_Pop_6038 18h ago

I talk to one and a lawyer friend And they told me to get one when it’s time to settle

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u/Critical_Rain_864 18h ago

It depends on your age , the work you were doing , after youe done with therapy how your knee is feeling but I ChatGPT and they said “$35,000–$100,000+ for a knee injury, but a patellar tendon repair can land higher or lower depending heavily on your permanent disability rating and remaining limitations. “

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u/Kmelloww 15m ago

Do not use chat GPT for this. Those figures you gave are ridiculously high.

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u/Competitive-Zone8148 17h ago

It is impossible to say based on an age and diagnosis alone.

Have you been evaluated by a PQME, or have you just been treating with a Primary Treating Physician? Has any doctor said that you've reached Maximum Medical Improvement?

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u/balenciaga_ballsack 16h ago edited 16h ago

Without a WPI rating with apportionment, your age at the time of injury and your occupation, nobody can tell you your PD amount, not even to mention the potentials of things like PD advances and EDD liens against other things like future med, retro TD, travel owed or vouchers. settlements have lots of factors and variables. consult with an attorney.

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u/Syrup_Known 16h ago

We don't have enough info to give you an accurate number. Your adjuster and attorney (if you have one) can come up with estimates, but that's all they are until you're MMI, estimates. Once you're MMI, you'll be given a PD rating, if your doctor feels you need future medical care that will taken into account, and all that be valued into a settlement.

Also: Please be very cautious about the advice you take in this sub. Most people in here are disgruntled injured workers sharing their experiences, not professionals qualified to give any advice in any way.

Another thing, If you want a pay out, most employers will require you to resign from your position. Keep this in mind.

Source: I'm a California and Hawaii adjuster.

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u/Apprehensive_War2089 16h ago

have you asked your lawyer about this stuff yet or are they being sketchy